gouge

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A gouge is a tool used for carving, particularly in woodworking and stone carving. It is a type of chisel with a concave section, designed to scoop out material and create hollows or curved shapes. Gouges come in various sizes and are essential for shaping wood and stone, allowing sculptors to achieve detailed forms. They can be used to remove larger sections of material or for finer finishing work.12

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Gouges—i.e., chisels with concave instead of flat sections, able to scoop hollows or form holes with curved instead of flat walls—were also used during this period. Chisels and gouges of very hard stone were used to rough out both the exteriors and interiors of bowls…
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Gouges—i.e., chisels with concave instead of flat sections, able to scoop hollows or form holes with curved instead of flat walls—were also used during this period. Chisels and gouges of very hard stone were used to rough out both the exteriors and interiors of bowls…
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