[Southern917]

I have been looking high and low for a "Bull Nose" #3-15-20mm. As I am fairly new to carving, I would appreciate any help in finding this tool. I would even consider having one made if they aren't regular stock. Those dang corners are tearing me up, and my work!!!

Thanks, S

[Dan S]

Try Japan woodworker. I have a couple of their bullnose chisels. I love mine but they aren't cheap.

Dan

[wood-whittler]

southern,


if you are good with sharpening you can always take the one you have and round the corners off to keep it from digging, if you arent then you could probably contact rick at little shavers and he could probably help.


hope this helps

bart

[Just Carving]

I think you're looking for the Warren 3/4" #3 Fingernail/Rounded/bullnose gouge. Here's some links to vendors who sell it (low to high price not including shipping):

http://www.woodcarverssupply.com/sto...tem=8&mitem=20 $13.95
http://www.texaswoodcarvers.com/Tool...arving%20Tools $13.95
http://www.hummul.com/store.php?crn=...on=show_detail $15.00
http://www.fandfwoodcarving.com/warren-g.htm $15.95
http://www.mountainwoodcarvers.com/hand2.htm $15.99
http://www.thewoodcraftshop.com/Defa...a&ProductID=30 $16.75
http://littleshavers.com/CatalogPage28.html $16.75
http://www.woodcarvers.com/wa024.htm $16.75
http://www.chippingaway.com/WoodCarv...andChisels.htm $16.95

Bob L

[Southern917]

Thanks you for all the great links!!! I was hoping to find one rated for light mallet use. Would the Warren hold up? If not, my sharpening skills are OK for touch ups and honing, but to reshape scares the chips outta me!!!

[Just Carving]

Here's a link to the manufacturer's website with an e-mail address.

http://www.warrencutlery.com/mcart/i...els+%26+Gouges

The tools has a ferrule, so I imagine as long as you don't beat away at the tool, you should be able to use a mallet. But check with them to be sure.

Reshaping can be done with emery paper if you have the time--start with a coarse sheet and work your way to 400 grit--800 if you want a polished finish, then strop and you're done. I usually end up rounding off the corners once in a while by mistake. So, it isn't that hard to do. If you buy a cheap chisel at the local Walmart, Target, or use an old beater chisel--even a paint scraper--around the shop, you haven't lost anything, just gained the experience of customizing your own gouge. Besides, it's fun!

Bob L

[Capt. Bandaid]

If the edges of your gouges are cutting into the wood, perhaps you are taking too deep of a cut. Try taking a lighter cut and see if it helps before you spend any money. Gads, I wish I could take my own advice!!!!!!