Product Description
Flexcut FR453 Palm 5/8" Back Bent Gouge
The Flexcut is a fixed handle palm tool with a 5/8" (16 mm) wide back bent gouge. The Flexcut back bent gouge features a flexible high carbon spring steel shank that conforms to the contours of your projects surface to give you maximum control over every cut.
The wide variety of shapes it can attain makes this such a diverse tool. When the contour of the surface changes, the angle of the handle remains almost the same, while the blade changes angels.
The Flexcut Back Bent Gouge is an upside down spoon gouge with a convex rather than concave cutting edge. Flexcut Back Bent Gouge is used for undercutting and shaping where space above the cut is limited.
Flexcut FR453 Palm 5/8" Back Bent Gouge Features
- Made with High Carbon Steel.
- Ash contoured handle.
- Razor Sharp.
- Made in the USA.
Your Flexcut Chisel Carving Tools are pre-sharpened at the factory to a highly polished razor's edge. This creates an efficient, long-lasting cutting tool. The more polished the edge, the sharper it is and the longer it will stay sharp. Keeping your tools sharp requires some routine maintenance.
When it comes to carving, having the right tools can make all the difference in your final product. That's why it's important to have a strop and sharpening compound on hand to maintain the sharpness of your carving gouge.
And if you're unsure of what angle to sharpen it at, no need to fret, it's 15° - the same angle it's pre-sharpened at. But let's not forget about safety, a carving glove or finger guards can protect your digits while sharpening. With these tools and safety measures in place, you can rest assured that your carving projects will be a success.