Greenwood: What to look for in an adze
David Fisher explains how to choose, maintain, and use an adze to quickly hog away green wood and form pleasing curves, whether you are carving the inside of a bowl or shaping the crook of a spoon.
Synopsis: If you’re looking to remove a lot of material quickly, don’t overlook the adze. At its essence a carving gouge that you swing, an adze is a versatile and efficient tool when you understand how to use it. Here, David Fisher explains how to choose, maintain, and use an adze to quickly hog away green wood and form pleasing curves, whether you are carving the inside of a bowl or shaping the crook of a spoon.
A good adze is a versatile tool capable of removing wood quickly but also with nimble sensitivity. This traditional tool can be right at home in today’s woodshop. In a sense, an adze is just a carving gouge that you swing. But a good gouge is easier to find. Some blacksmiths produce excellent adzes that work right out of the box, but lately, demand is such that the wait list is…
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