veiner question

[Robert R]

what is the difference between a veiner an a gouge?

[Mitchell]

A veiner is generally referred to as a #11 gouge, or vice-versa....especially in the smaller sizes.

Here's a link to an older thread: Please explain:V-tool/veiner

[pallin]

A veiner is the same as a V-tool or V-parting tool. Gouges are the curved carving tools, ranging from a very slight curve (#2) to a half circle (#9), with shafts that may be straight, long bent, spoon bent, staeli, dog leg, macaroni, fluteroni, fish tail, reverse bent, or wing parting. Straight edge cutting tools are generally called chisels.

[Robert R]

Thanks Mitchel.that is very helpful

[davidinsarasota]

Additionally, Veiners are U shaped, whereas with a standard gouge if you press the end into some scrap wood, you can form a circle, useful in some applications.

I am really liking veiners for an Oak leaf relief project. Here's the post explaining why.

Veiners

[Donsexton]

To me veiners are any #11 gouge size 1/4" or below

[Dagwood]

if u stab the wood an turn it 180degrees a gouge will make a circle a veiner is deeper an will make an oval

[Canopener]

Gouge sweeps from #3 to #9 are graded by degrees of a circle, in other words their curve will eventually complete a circle. A veiner or # 11 has deeper side walls, the advantage being that you can use the flat side of the tool to make flatter cuts. They are one of my fave tools.
Jim

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

Next tis the question...."to vein or not to vein"!