Reshaping a Woodcarving Gouge 1 - Annealing & Shaping

Описание: With all the tools available to carvers today, you wouldn't think you'd need to make another!
Well, besides the fact that tool making is fascinating in it's own right, there are indeed occasions where you might need a 'just-so', special tool. In these circumstances I find a tool (spare!) that is close in shape to the one I want and alter accordingly.

It's not as difficult as you might think. The process of tool forging and tempering is ancient. And although it is computer-controlled today, it's quite possible to make a well-tempered and well-shaped carving tool yourself. In this video, I look at the the heat source and various pieces of equipment you'll need - really nothing very special.

There are various stages of heat treating. I've made notes to accompany the video in the download.

CAUTION/DISCLAIMER:
Heat, flame and dusty dry workshops? Asking for trouble, right? So you really must take great care. Do this work away from the workshop and outside in the air where you won't breathe in fumes. Keep water handy!

DOWNLOAD:
Notes on Reshaping a Woodcarving Gouge

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PX_0...

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Master Woodcarver Chris Pye website: https://www.chrispye-woodcarving.com