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These long handled gouges make the job of carving violin, viola and cello plates faster and easier (and actually enjoyable!). 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!

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. 

These tools are the same style and quality as the scroll set above. Their flatter curve (#3 sweep) makes them a valuable addition to the 9 pc scroll set. Used by professional violin makers for carving the transition from the flat side of the peg box to the slightly dished beginning on the scroll.

#3 sweep x 7 1/2" overall length, available in two sizes, 13mm and 30mm.

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This short chisel (7 1/2" overall) has a thick, stout blade making it the perfect tool for cleaning up the sides and bottom of the scroll peg box. German steel, Dastra quality.

Makes quick work of rough cutting the side walls of the peg box. The inside bevel grind allows the user to make vertical cuts with speed and accuracy.

6mm blade width, #9 sweep, overall length 7 1/2"

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 small #8 sweep 22mm is the perfect tool for violins and violas. The Large #8 sweep 35mm is used for cello work.

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Also known as in-cannel gouges, these tools are like traditional gouges only with the bevel ground on the inside of the blade.  Very useful for trimming the inside of curved surfaces and violin blocks.  Approx. #7-#8 sweep

Stock Number

500-1106
500-1112
500-1120
500-1126