Focuser 52100 Forged Gouge FC145
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Focuser 52100 Forged Gouge FC145
Product details
Focuser 52100 Forged Gouge FC145
A solid, hand-forged carving gouge for clean hollowing and controlled paring. The FC145 pairs a compact cherry handle with a 25 mm edge in tough 52100 high-carbon steel, hardened to around RC 60 for a crisp, durable bite.
Why we rate it
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Sharp, dependable steel: 52100 at ~RC 60 takes a keen edge and holds it through green-wood fibres.
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Comfort in hand: The cherry handle is short and positive—easy to choke up for control or lever for waste removal.
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Hand-made, not stamped: Practical, forged geometry that suits both left- and right-handed carvers.
Key details
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Steel: Hand-forged 52100 high-carbon
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Hardness: ~RC 60
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Edge width: 25 mm
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Overall length: 230 mm
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Handle: Cherry, approx. 90 mm long; ~24 mm wide × ~35 mm thick
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Handedness / skill level: Suitable for right- and left-handers; all skill levels
How we use it
Seat the bevel and take light slicing cuts with the grain. For bowls, cups and deeper hollows, use short, linked strokes and let the bevel ride to keep the surface clean. When you need a bit more power, lever from the neck while your forward hand keeps control.
Care
Wipe the edge dry after carving and oil lightly to prevent rust. Maintain with a hard-backed strop; re-hone as needed. Store dry to protect the cherry handle.
We have a great sharpening starters kit to help you keep your gouge and other tools sharp.
Regular stropping however on the inside edge using a felt or leather wheel with stropping compound and a stropping paddle for the outside edge is a great way to maintain a keen edge for longer before you will even need to think about resharpening your gouge.
If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us. We'll get back to you as soon as possible, within 24 hours on weekdays.
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