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   philip | May 15, 2007 11:17am | #1

   Gary- can you show a picture of that gouge? On the few occasions that I have done this shaping I just used a 1/2" chisel bevel down.

   Philip Marcou
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   sggoat | May 29, 2007 05:33am | #2

   Sorry I have not been back on-line recently. Changed e-mail you know. I'll get a pic for you as soon as I can. (then figure out how to post it).

   I use the gouge to clean off the legs, spindles,etc. for Windsor Chairs. When the legs poke up through the seat after wedging, the chisel makes easy work of flattening out the leg stump. Just be sure to use a side-cutting motion when using the gouge--not straight on. Use your thumb to "slice" the protrusion off.

    

   Gary

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   gstilwell | Jun 10, 2007 04:16am | #3

   Will try to have pics on Sunday.

   Gary

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   gstilwell | Jun 23, 2007 03:54am | #4

   Here is the #3 Sweep gouge that you can use for ther pegs. Available from The Japan Woodworker(Mr. Masumura, I think)See attachments

   
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   philip | Jun 23, 2007 06:27am | #5

   Thanks Gary.Philip Marcou

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   gstilwell | Jun 27, 2007 03:12am | #6

   Remember to use the gouge to "pare" the wood off. Slide the tool against the end grain to 'slice' off shavings. if you're right-handed, hold the tool handle with your right hand, left thumb on the side of the gouge(keep your fingers away from the intended direction of the edge), and push both with your right hand and left thumb. The edge should cut ~ a 45 degree slice away from you. Even if you get too agressive with the vertical angle of the gouge, the sweep will allow cuts that won't dig into the base wood; just the peg.

   I can set up pics of how I do it if you like.

    

   Gary