Bottom Feeder

Bottom feeder Gouge

This aptly named gouge sports a traditional, blunt grind profile. It excels at handling end-grain fiber, and other difficult grains. Mike uses his bottom feeder on the interior bottom of a bowl to provide a smooth finish.

The Specs

  • Parabolic flute, traditional grind at 50º
  • Blade measures 5/8” outside diameter x 13” overall
  • 5/8” tang diameter
  • 16” or 20" x 3/4” handle & 5/8” adapter