Q: What is a #7 sweep gouge used for?
The Hirsch large #7 bent gouge carries an aggressive sweep that makes short work of major material excavation, making it well suited to roughing out sculptures or saddling chair seats.
61U2740 - Hirsch Large #7 Bent Gouge
Produced by one of Germany’s oldest tool-making firms, this professional-quality gouge is the style traditionally favored by European carvers.
Essential tools for a variety of woodworkers, large shallow sweep gouges are ideal for roughing out sculptures and saddling chair seats. This bent gouge has an aggressive #7 sweep that makes short work of major material excavation. It has a gradual curve along its length that makes it especially useful for working in deep concavities like the inside of a hand-carved bowl.
The natural-finish hornbeam handle has excellent impact resistance, and its octagonal shape gives a secure grip. The fully polished 40mm (1 9/16") wide blade is hand forged from high-carbon steel, hardened to Rc61 for durability, and requires only final stropping. Overall length is 250mm (just under 9 7/8").
The Hirsch large #7 bent gouge carries an aggressive sweep that makes short work of major material excavation, making it well suited to roughing out sculptures or saddling chair seats.
No, the blade only needs final stropping since it's already hand forged, hardened to Rc61 and fully polished at the factory.
It's made from hornbeam, a dense hardwood valued for holding up to repeated impact, shaped into an octagon for a secure grip.
The #7 carries a more aggressive curve built for removing material quickly during roughing, while the #5 has a shallower sweep suited to smoothing cuts and refining a surface. Choose the #7 if you're still hogging out bulk material, or the #5 once you're ready to clean up those cuts.
| Materials | High-carbon steel (Rc61); hardwood handle |
| Dimensions | 250mm (~9 7/8") overall length; 40mm (1 9/16") blade width |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Includes | Bent gouge |
| Color/Finish | Light wood (hornbeam handle) |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Hirsch Large #7 Bent Gouge
Produced by one of Germany’s oldest tool-making firms, this professional-quality gouge is the style traditionally favored by European carvers.
Essential tools for a variety of woodworkers, large shallow sweep gouges are ideal for roughing out sculptures and saddling chair seats. This bent gouge has an aggressive #7 sweep that makes short work of major material excavation. It has a gradual curve along its length that makes it especially useful for working in deep concavities like the inside of a hand-carved bowl.
The natural-finish hornbeam handle has excellent impact resistance, and its octagonal shape gives a secure grip. The fully polished 40mm (1 9/16") wide blade is hand forged from high-carbon steel, hardened to Rc61 for durability, and requires only final stropping. Overall length is 250mm (just under 9 7/8").
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