wedge@wedge@woodworking.group
Gouge arrived. An old Peugeot, one elephant. More substantial than expected. 34cm total length; 14 in handle. Thick/weighty blade; firmer like.
Octagon handle is original, certain; shy of 4cm wide. Split badly on two sides. Ferrules are shot. I’ll make a close match. Brass and steel ferrules.
I find that sweeps of old, French gouges never match up with the Sheffield list exactly, but it’s 30mm wide and closest to the № 7 sweep. I was hoping 8 or 9.
But it’s nice.
Restoring immediately.
wedge@wedge@woodworking.group
When pulling the metal out of the citric solution, it’s quite black with chelate powder. It will make your hands just as black.
I quickly take it to scrubbing station. The only water source in the ogre’s lair. A plastic brush scrubs it off quick and effective. Dish soap to clean hands.
Dry tool immediately. The hardened metal (darker) on blade is visible. Nice thing about this solution. Easy to find the hard part.
Then shine w/ brass brush, wipe w/ oil. Rust free and ready for handle.