04-01-2016, 04:05 PM
I find myself in need of a firmer gouge for some rough carving on my current project - a piece of southwest style furniture. Although I only need a 3/4" one right now, I figure I might as well get a set, if the price is right. I don't need top of the line, but I don't want junk either. I'm considering the following: This set from Lee Valley, or this one from Amazon.com. The Lee Valley set is made in El Salvador...I don't think of Central America as a source for fine woodworking tools, but then Lee Valley doesn't generally sell junk. As for the Amazon set, I'm familiar with Narex, as I have a set of their mortise chisels, and they are decent.
Opinions?
Opinions?
Bob