Where to buy custom woodworking tools...

[Hammock Hamster]

Hi all,

I don't know if anyone can help but I am trying to find either somewhere that sells non standard tools or a maker that can do custom jobs.

I am after a gouge similar to this

But with a shorter handle and a much shorter blade, say 1-1.5 inches.

The best way I can describe what I'm after is the equivalent of a normal screwdriver and one of the stubby versions.

Any clues where I might find something like this or anyone who could make one?

Cheers, Hamster

 

[Retired Member southey]

Hello chap, You could try here,

www.djarv.se

not orderd direct before but have one of their spoon gouges and used a few of their other bits, very good quality, the mini gouges could be what your looking for?

 

[greensurfingbear]

The woodsmith store has a good range.....might have it


Orric

 

[WULF]

Is this what your looking for or have i misunderstood.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Faithfull...t=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item33718d5dcb

 

[Clanmianlu]

Something like this http://www.woodsmithstore.co.uk/sho...uges/Product/Svante+Djarv+Mini+Gouge+20+-+12/ or http://www.woodsmithstore.co.uk/sho...+Gouges/Product/Hans+Karlsson+Minigouge+25mm/ ?

 

[hermitical]

I'd say give these guys a call...

http://www.bristol-design.co.uk/

the website is no reflection of the business!

 

[Dave Budd]

or of course take a look at my sig

 

[Chris the Cat]

I was just about to say...'What about the Budded one!'
da C.

 

[Hammock Hamster]

Thanks all, the woodsmith store links look like they may be the way to go so am going to look into them a bit further.

Ideally a slightly wider blade so my well be PM'ing mr Budd in the near future for a chat about custom bit.

Cheers all, Hamster

 

[Dave Budd]

just let me know what sorta size, sweep etc and I can make whatever you like

 

[mr dazzler]

Or you could get an old gouge blade, some are worn very short from repeated grinding and honing, or just cut down an existing gouge and reprofile it. And fit it into a stubby palm type handle (like woodblock print engravers burin tool handles) You could easily carve a custom handle and use brass or copper tube to make a ferrule.

 

[Ian S]

Or you could get an old gouge blade, some are worn very short from repeated grinding and honing, or just cut down an existing gouge.

I think that you'd have to be careful that there is still some hardened steel left. I think it's quite common for makers to harden say only the first 50% of the blade is hardened.

Cheers