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Old 10-31-2007, 10:48 AM
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Default numbers for back bent gouges
Can anyone explain what the numbers for back bent gouges mean? For example, is a #25 about the same (in reverse) as a #5 ?
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Old 10-31-2007, 11:56 AM
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Well I was just at a carving seminar this past weekend and we talked about that exact thing. The instructor, who was originally from Bosnia and was a professional carver there says the #25 is a #5 and a #23 is a #3 The number actually denotes that it is a back bent gouge and the second number denotes the sweep of the gouge. You are absolutely correct, at least according to him.

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Old 10-31-2007, 12:57 PM
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Gene... Thanks for the information. I've googled and tried to find an explanation with no luck so I really appreaciate it. I'm carving a diving helmut and want to get the right tool.
Jerry
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Old 11-01-2007, 10:44 PM
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I checked my #25's last night and they are identical to my #5 straight gouges. Mike
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