Overview
Recommended for the initial turning of uneven or square stock to round. The shape of the roughing-out gouge enables the tool to cut safely with the wings (the name given to the tips of the side walls) well back from the workpiece. Not for use on bowl grain projects.
What's included
(1) 3/4" Robert Sorby #843H Roughing-Out Gouge
Technical Details
- Brand: Robert Sorby
- Manufacturer Part Number: B843193
- Weight (lbs): 0.9500
- Tool Type: Gouges
Product Warnings
WARNING This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/product 
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Why did you choose this?
Rockler Store
Very strong and does a very good job of hogging out a lot of wood.
Patrick M
on Nov 19, 2016
I broke the 3/4" gouge whe the rest on my lathe broke
David L
on May 2, 2016
Very strong and does a very good job of hogging out a lot of wood.
Patrick M
on Nov 19, 2016
Sorby you tools are outstanding.
Carol R
on May 9, 2016
how long is the tool\ handle?
BEST ANSWER: The handle is 12 inches and the tool total is 19 inches.
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- Robert P on Nov 19, 2015
- Purchased on Jan 14, 2015
Reviews
5.0 / 5.0
7 Reviews
sorby gouges are some of the best i prefer a hollow grind once i sharpen it on a wheel im good to go
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roughing gough
I like the roughing gouge very much. Before buying it I was using a set of mini tools, and although I hadn't used them enough to be comfortable with them, I made the decision that I needed something more heavy duty initially. This gouge has proven to be just the thing!
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Love it!
Being new to woodworking, love its handling and have used it for wood and acrylics
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Wonderful
I purchased this gouge and now I know my other tools need to be replaced.
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February 25, 2015
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Have a larger one and needed a smaller one for smaller projects. Sorby tools are the best !!
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Nice
Great balance, perfect steel combination too keep the edge
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Sorby makes outstanding tools. Arrived in perfect condition, holds edge well, easy to sharpen.
Highly recommended
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