Joseph Marples Cutting Gauge - Brass Inlaid handles Henry Taylor 'sweep no 16'

Henry Taylor 'sweep no 16' or '3716' curved carvng gouge from the professional series

Please note: Boxwood handles are being phased out and replaced with Satinwood

The head and handle are threaded together to form a secure fixing

Dog Leg comes sharp ready for use

This technique in skilled hands allows allows effortless wood removal by paring thin slivers

Joseph Marples Cutting Gauge - Brass Inlaid handles Henry Taylor 'sweep no 16'A Joseph Marples brass inlaid half round cutting gauge. This cutting gauge is made from Rosewood with brass wear plates inlaid into the face of the head, a cutting knife held in place with a brass wedge and a knurled thumb screw used for adjustments. Cutting gauges are much like marking gauges the diference being a cutting gauge has a knife cutter instead of a pin. Cutting gauges are designed for working with veneers and scoring across grain. PLEASE