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Diefenbacher Violin Gouges

These long handled gouges make the job of carving violin, viola and cello plates faster and easier. The specially designed ash handles allow the user to make powerful, efficient cuts for quick removal of excess wood. The hand forged blades are made in Germany.  They are tempered to Rc61 and are guaranteed to hold a razor sharp edge for hours of productive, uninterrupted carving. Handles made in USA.

Large Gouge: #5 sweep, 30mm blade.     8" handle, 14 1/4" overall length.
Medium Gouge: #5 sweep, 25mm blade.  8" handle, 14 1/4" overall. New!
Small Gouge:  #5 sweep, 20mm blade.    8" handle, 13 1/4" overall.

Deep Gouge:
#7 sweep, 25mm blade.  8" handle, 14 1/4" overall length. New!

 

552-0530 #5-30mm Violin Gouge $58.95 Add to Cart
552-0525 #5-25mm Violin Gouge -New!- $55.95 Add to Cart
552-0520 #5-20mm Violin Gouge $53.95 Add to Cart
552-0725 #7-25mm Violin Gouge -New!- $57.95 Add to Cart

 

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Dastra 9 pc. Violinmaker's Scroll Carving Set

German tool maker Dastra (David Strasmann) has been in business for more than 150 years and currently manufactures carving tools that are among the finest in the world.  Each tool is hand forged and finished to perfection.  The fine German steel is properly hardened and tempered and is guaranteed to hold a long lasting, sharp edge.  This set of 9 tools is specially designed for violin scroll and neck carving.  The short blades and handles are easier to control than conventional carving tools and are perfect for the delicate work of scroll carving. Overall length - 7 1/2", 3 1/4" handle.

All gouges in this 9 piece set are #6 sweep. Set includes:
6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 13mm, 16mm, 20mm, 23mm, 27mm, 31mm sizes.

 

509-0009 Dastra 9 pc Violin Carving Set $475.00 Add to Cart

 

 

Corner Block Gouges

These inside bevel gouges are the tool of choice for trimming violin, viola and cello corner blocks to shape.  The fine steel blades are hand forged in Germany by David Strasmann Co. (Dastra) and will take the razor sharp edge necessary for delicate trimming operations. The comfortable Ash handle features a brass ferrule and ergonomic shape. Overall length 10" to 12", handle length 4 1/4".

Two sizes are available.  The #8 sweep 22mm (A)is the perfect tool for violins and violas. The #8 sweep 35mm (B) is the tool for cello work.

407-0822 (A) 22mm Violin Corner Block Gouge $55.00

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407-0835 (B) 35mm Cello Corner Block Gouge $85.00 Add to Cart

 

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