Top 5 Woodcarving Tools for the Beginner Carver---Lets Talk Gouges

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[@Bodudus]

I bought a 60 degree V-tool with a handle made from recycled skateboards and have used it quite effectively to clean up some corners. This video has convinced me to look for some gouges too.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

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[@riccojames1]

Great advise for beginners for sure. I use 16mm No.5, 6mm D12 V Tool and 7mm D7 a lot when carving small pieces of basswood. Helps me get to the shape I want before shifting to knife.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Ah nice! Thanks

[@pugdillman297]

Thank you Alec for the chisel lesson. I just sold a carving and $$$$ hot in my hands! I LOVE V tools!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

hahah! I feel you brother! Spend wisely! Nice job on the sale!

[@monikasturm2575]

Oh perfect timing I'm looking to add some palm tools to my shop.

[@whittler0507]

Thanks Alec for a great lesson ..love your work

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks a lot Gene!!

[@michaelliles5836]

Great video...I'm just now getting back into carving. I have all kinds of different gouges, knives, and chisels in my collection...the one gouge I can not do with out is my #3 - 1 inch. I also have a fishtail gouge that I recently bought. I think it's a 12mm? I can see that as being another tool that I reach for often!

[@indianatone218]

Thanks for showing us your collection and advise on what to get ,ive been in touch with my local area and there interested in one of my kidneys so when i recover i can go on a chisel gauge spending spree wooohooo !

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Good luk with the surgery! The good Lord didn't give you two so you could keep em bof to yourself!

[@tomevans4402]

Well explained . Thank you!!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks Tom! Only took me 6 tries too! I'm a natural!

[@tomstadnyk546]

Never tire hearing about the types of carving tools. Especially interested in your favourites. Thanks for sharing ! Oh, also, what category does a Pheil #18 fit into?

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thanks Tom! I’m not familiar with a #18!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

If I said that I must have misspoken!

[@tomstadnyk546]

You hadn’t mentioned it, I happened to have picked a couple up upon recommendation. A #18 is like a very deep #11, perhaps with even more vertical sides. Maybe just one of those miscellaneous tools like a fluteroni. Appreciate you replying.

[@bodvar8832]

Hirsh chisels are a favorite of mine I believe they are manufactured in Germany.

[@markusleyerer8231]

Nice new videos here 👍
Unfortunately not everybody have the chance to buy used tools. When it comes to new tools, would you recommend a set for someone just starting out? Or rather buy individually piece by piece?

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

I recommend buying them individually if you can! Yes!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

and thank you!

[@MessickGreg]

Any fishtail gouge helps me get into places I couldn't with the ordinary gouge. I saved my money and bought some pfeil gouges then bought some palm tools and relief carved a rose

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

That's the truth Greg! Awesome tools! Nice!!

[@kevint8532]

Great vid. Ben wanting to advance past the one knife carvings. Palm tools is the way that I would go. So the same sizes for favorite 5 on them ? Thanks.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

I would! Yep!

[@jamelcampbell4984]

What is the difference with an inside or outside cutting edge, and when would you use a gouge with an inside cutting edge? I see all yours have outside cutting edges.

[@monikasturm2575]

Lol yes ladies can carve...I tell my daughter's the only man you can change is one you have carved.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Monika, you had me actually laughing out loud over here.. Had to read your comment to my wife.

[@danielmilliken8903]

Best comment iv seen in a long time Tu bro dad of two daughters 🦁👊🏼

[@WIZ-IN-PA]

If I could only figure out how to successfully sharpen my gouges. I guess I'm going to have to bite the bullet and buy that WorkSharp 3000 like you have.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Definitely worth the buy!

[@TreeBug88]

Thank you

[@Louise-xr5ok]

The basswood blocks say unavailable. Do you have alternatives?

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

I'll look into it! and post them in my next video!

[@vervegrande]

Make sure to wear a glove?

[@westbsa7424]