Curious about the continental gouge - how/why was it developed? Where is it more common than the more common "American style" spindle roughing gouge?
After reading a couple years ago it could yield a fairer convex or concave curve than a spindle gouge I purchased a small one and found that to be true. The American style SRG also can yield a fairer curve than a spindle gouge, but doesn't fit the hand as well and is heavier. Both the continental gouge and American style SRG are forged. Wish I had purchased a larger one
After reading a couple years ago it could yield a fairer convex or concave curve than a spindle gouge I purchased a small one and found that to be true. The American style SRG also can yield a fairer curve than a spindle gouge, but doesn't fit the hand as well and is heavier. Both the continental gouge and American style SRG are forged. Wish I had purchased a larger one