Two handed gouge for violin plate carving

[Christophe Mineau]

Hi,
here is gouge I adapted to be handled with both hands for more strength and to prevent blisters when rough carving violin plates.



All the details on my website :
La Belle Note - A two handed gouge

Please, give me feedback !
Thanks,

[schor]

Very nice work Christope, I assume that is a copper cap? Was that on the original gouge?

[Christophe Mineau]

Hi Steve,
No the original gouge had a steel cap, on an ash hexagonal handle. It is a french "Auriou" gouge (they are more famous for their handmade rasp).
Cheers

[kbalch]

Thanks Christophe Mineau! I've added your Two-Handed Gouge to our Woodworking category, as well as to your builder page: Christophe Mineau's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Two-Handed Gouge by Christophe Mineau

tags: luthiery, hand tools, turning, gouge

[Altair]

I love the way you combined three kinds of wood for the handle. Nice work Christophe.