Luthier Gouges and More

Violin Gouge, 30mm

This long handled gouge makes the job of carving violin, viola and cello plates faster and more enjoyable. The specially designed ash handles allow the user to make powerful, efficient cuts for quick removal of excess wood. They are tempered to Rc61 and are guaranteed to hold a razor sharp edge for hours of productive, uninterrupted carving.

Overall length 13″. #5 sweep. Made in Austria.

Violin Gouge, 20mm

This long handled gouge makes the job of carving violin, viola and cello plates faster and more enjoyable. The specially designed ash handles allow the user to make powerful, efficient cuts for quick removal of excess wood. They are tempered to Rc61 and are guaranteed to hold a razor sharp edge for hours of productive, uninterrupted carving.

Overall length 13″. #5 sweep. Made in Austria.

Palm Handle Violin Scroll Gouge Set

This set of palm handle gouges is perfect for carving violin scrolls. These short, compact tools are 5″ long and come in a set of 6: #9-10mm, #5-16mm, #3-16mm, #7-16mm, #7-12mm and #5-20mm. The blades are forged from the best German steel and are guaranteed to hold a sharp edge even after extended use in dense, hard woods. Made in Austria by Stubai.

Inside-Bevel Corner Block Gouge

These inside-bevel gouges are useful for shaping the corner blocks of violins and other bowed instruments. Also designed for trimming the inside of any curved surfaces. #6 sweep 20mm blade. Made in Germany by Two Cherries.

Note: Tools require honing before use.

Dastra Inside-Bevel Violin Gouge

These inside-bevel gouges are designed for shaping the corner blocks of violins. The blade is fitted to a comfortable pear-shaped handle. 9 1/2″ length. #6 18mm blade. Made in Germany by Dastra.

***Discontinued; this item is available while supplies last.***

Purfling Groove Cleaner

The ideal tool for cleaning a purfling groove. The 2mm thick blade can be modified to suit the user’s needs.

Purfling Groove Marker

Adjustable cutter for manual marking of guitar edges and violin purfling grooves. Two knives with opposing bevels are adjusted with Allen set screws for a cutting clearance of 1/16″ to 1/4″ from the fence. Bronze casting with hardwood handle.

Palm Chisel, #2 4mm Skew

Palm tools are the best choice for small carving projects. Many carvers hold their work in one hand and the compact palm tool in the other. This one-handed carving technique allows excellent control when making intricate cuts on a small scale. Blade length: 3″, overall length 6″. Made in Germany by Dastra.

**Discontinued; sizes listed are available while supplies last.**

Palm Chisel, #2 6mm Skew

Palm tools are the best choice for small carving projects. Many carvers hold their work in one hand and the compact palm tool in the other. This one-handed carving technique allows excellent control when making intricate cuts on a small scale. Blade length: 3″, overall length 6″. Made in Germany by Dastra.

**Discontinued; sizes listed are available while supplies last.**

Palm Gouge, #4 2mm

Palm tools are the best choice for small carving projects. Many carvers hold their work in one hand and the compact palm tool in the other. This one-handed carving technique allows excellent control when making intricate cuts on a small scale. Blade length: 3″, overall length 6″. Made in Germany by Dastra.

**Discontinued; sizes listed are available while supplies last.**

Palm Gouge, #11 3mm Veiner

Palm tools are the best choice for small carving projects. Many carvers hold their work in one hand and the compact palm tool in the other. This one-handed carving technique allows excellent control when making intricate cuts on a small scale. Blade length: 3″, overall length 6″. Made in Germany by Dastra.

**Discontinued; sizes listed are available while supplies last.**

Palm Gouge, #11 4mm Veiner

Palm tools are the best choice for small carving projects. Many carvers hold their work in one hand and the compact palm tool in the other. This one-handed carving technique allows excellent control when making intricate cuts on a small scale. Blade length: 3″, overall length 6″. Made in Germany by Dastra.

**Discontinued; sizes listed are available while supplies last.**

Palm Gouge, #11 5mm Veiner

Palm tools are the best choice for small carving projects. Many carvers hold their work in one hand and the compact palm tool in the other. This one-handed carving technique allows excellent control when making intricate cuts on a small scale. Blade length: 3″, overall length 6″. Made in Germany by Dastra.

**Discontinued; sizes listed are available while supplies last.**