On Saturday, December 22, 2001 at 10:56:15 PM UTC-5, Dinyar Chavda wrote:
I need to replace my Ellsworth gouge. In addition to the Signature gouge, I
have found others (cheaper) in various catalogs. Is there a big difference
between the Irish (Celtic) Grind and the Ellsworth Signature gouge? And
what is a Cut-Back grind?

Thanks for the information.

Dinyar

So , if you grind the sides of your 1/2" gouge by eye as I have been doing for 30 years or so, you develop a second nature movement and then grind the front with an oval sweep, you will end up with convex edge on the sides and a little shorter wing. This is the Porchfish grind. No I do NOT duplicate this for others. Just get a good Sorby 1/2" gouge, look at side grind designs and develop through trial and error what works for you. If your name is Ellsworth, of Course you will prefer an Ellsworth grind etc etc. Be an individual and find what you feel good working with. Goodon'ya !

On 2016-04-24 18:04:56 +0000, said:

On Saturday, December 22, 2001 at 10:56:15 PM UTC-5, Dinyar Chavda wrote:
I need to replace my Ellsworth gouge. In addition to the Signature gouge, I
have found others (cheaper) in various catalogs. Is there a big difference
between the Irish (Celtic) Grind and the Ellsworth Signature gouge? And
what is a Cut-Back grind?

Thanks for the information.

Dinyar

So , if you grind the sides of your 1/2" gouge by eye as I have been
doing for 30 years or so, you develop a second nature movement and then
grind the front with an oval sweep, you will end up with convex edge on
the sides and a little shorter wing. This is the Porchfish grind. No I
do NOT duplicate this for others. Just get a good Sorby 1/2" gouge,
look at side grind designs and develop through trial and error what
works for you. If your name is Ellsworth, of Course you will prefer an
Ellsworth grind etc etc. Be an individual and find what you feel good
working with. Goodon'ya !

You do know Dinyar posted that almost 15 years ago?