Robert Sorby 5/16" Roughing Gouge 866H ONEID_OVER_18 Milescraft's Edge&MortiseGuide is perfect for

Milescraft's Edge&MortiseGuide is perfect for mortises

a conventional square grind or anything in between

Should you want a more subtle colour you can dilute the stains with Spirit Thinners for a delicate wash effect

Therefore an overcoat of some kind is needed

Robert Sorby 5/16" Roughing Gouge 866H ONEID_OVER_18 Milescraft's Edge&MortiseGuide is perfect forA Robert Sorby Roughing Gouge is commonly used tool recommended for the initial turning of uneven or square spindle stock to round. The shape of the spindle roughing gouge enables the tool to cut safely with the wings (the tips of the side walls) well back from the work piece. This tool is commonly used for preparing pen blanks. Size 5 16" Handle Length (in) 6 1 4" Overall Length (in) 10"