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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Mad Max on May 05, 2014, 08:35:35 pm

Title: beaver tail wood chisel
Post by: Mad Max on May 05, 2014, 08:35:35 pm

I can't find one of these

Title: Re: beaver tail wood chisel
Post by: dane lund on May 05, 2014, 08:41:31 pm

Not sure what that is. I've heard of a fishtail gouge but not of a beaver tail wood chisel.

Help us out with an explanation!

Title: Re: beaver tail wood chisel
Post by: osage outlaw on May 05, 2014, 11:42:53 pm

Try searching for a gouge chisel.  I think I saw you and JW using one at the classic.  Is that what you are looking for?

Title: Re: beaver tail wood chisel
Post by: Mad Max on May 06, 2014, 09:35:45 am

Quote from: osage outlaw on May 05, 2014, 11:42:53 pm

Try searching for a gouge chisel.  I think I saw you and JW using one at the classic.  Is that what you are looking for?

Yes
What is his PA name :)

Title: Re: beaver tail wood chisel
Post by: George Tsoukalas on May 06, 2014, 10:19:13 am

Sounds like it may be a lather tool?  Jawge

Title: Re: beaver tail wood chisel
Post by: osage outlaw on May 06, 2014, 11:35:50 am

jwhalverson

Title: Re: beaver tail wood chisel
Post by: JW_Halverson on May 07, 2014, 11:01:27 pm

For those that didn't see it, it has a rounded cutting edge and slightly curved/spooned.  Imagine a beaver tail that is slightly cupped.  They are great for chasing growth rings around a pin knot and they really show off when you have a concave spot on a stave where you are chasing a growth ring.  Keep it razor sharp and it will follow that early growth like it's on rails!  Will try to take pics and post them here.

I will also check the hobby store where I got mine, Max.  Will let you know what I find.