Durable High-Speed Steel: Crafted from premium Austrian S600 high-speed steel, our wood carving gouge provides exceptional durability & long-lasting sharpness, ensuring smooth, precise cuts with minimal effort for an easy & efficient carving experience. Ergonomic Comfort Grip: The solid ash handle of this wood spindle turning tool is enhanced with a soft, secure grippy rubber overmold, superior control, & reduced hand fatigue; it gives comfort and stability for extended turning sessions. Maintain Stability: Our wood carving gouges are 19-1/4" overall length with a 13" handle, offering superior balance and control; their complete design provides the leverage needed to shape larger spindle blanks with precision, making carving smoother. Minimize Sanding Time: Designed for accuracy, this spindle roughing hand gouge delivers crisp, refined cuts, minimizing sanding and speeding up the finishing process by easily achieving a smooth, professional-quality surface. What’s Included: You get (1) Rockler High-Speed Steel 3/4'' Spindle Roughing Gouge with our HSS turning hand tool. Rockler ¾” Spindle Gouges for Woodturning: The Rockler 3/4'' Spindle Roughing Gouge is a must-have for anyone working with lathe turning tools. Designed for efficiency, it quickly transforms rough spindle blanks into smooth, round shapes with precision. Crafted from premium Austrian high-speed steel, this durable carpenter tool ensures long-lasting sharpness and clean cuts. The ergonomic ash handle, encased in shock-absorbing rubber, provides superior grip and comfort, reducing hand fatigue during extended use. As one of the essential wood gouges for carving, it delivers a refined finish with minimal sanding. Ideal for beginners and professionals alike, our wood carving tools are easy to sharpen, making them a cost-effective addition to any woodshop. Features of Wood Carving Rough Gouge: Premium ash handle is coated with a soft, grippy rubber for a secure, effortless grip and excellent ergonomics - Blade is made from high-quality S600 Austrian high-speed steel (equivalent to M2) - 19-1/4'' long, with a 13'' long handle (the same handle as the Rockler Full-Size Carbide Turning Tools). What’s Included: (1) Rockler High-Speed Steel 3/4'' Spindle Roughing Gouge. Specifications of Lathe Bowl Gouge: Weight: 1.35 - Tech Spec: Overall Tool Length: 19-1/4'' - Handle Length: 13'' - Handle Material: Solid ash with rubber overmold - Blade Width: 3/4'' - Blade Material: S600 high-speed steel (European grading system), equivalent to M2. About Us: The history of Rockler Woodworking and Hardware goes back to 1954 when Norton Rockler started the Minnesota Woodworkers Supply Company in north Minneapolis. It was a small mail-order business with a big aspiration – to become woodworkers' go-to resource for everything they need to complete their projects.