Narrow width and deep sweep make it perfect for detailed grooves, small concave shapes, and adding fine textural elements to your carvings.
The Schaaf Tools 4mm Sweep #8 Gouge combines a narrow width with a deep curve, creating a precision tool for detailed carving work. This gouge is your go-to when you need to create small, pronounced concave shapes or add fine grooves that require more depth than a veiner but must fit in tight spaces.
At just 4mm (approximately 5/32") wide, this is your detail gouge for smaller carved elements. The #8 sweep provides substantial depth — nearly U-shaped — allowing you to remove wood efficiently despite the narrow width. This combination makes it ideal for carving small flowers, adding texture to miniature elements, or creating narrow channels and decorative grooves.
Forged from alloy chromium-vanadium steel and hardened to Rockwell C60, this gouge maintains a sharp edge through precise, detailed work. The narrow profile requires careful control, which the octagonal ash handle provides with its secure, non-rolling grip. While small, this tool creates distinctive marks that add character and dimension to your work.
Best For:
- Fine detail work on small carvings
- Narrow decorative grooves and channels
- Small flower petals and leaves
- Texture details in miniature elements
- Creating shadow lines in tight spaces
- Caricature and figurine detailing
- Small-scale relief carving details
- Adding dimensional accents to jewelry or small objects
Tool Specifications:
- Sweep: #8 (Deep / Nearly U-shaped curve)
- Width: 4mm (approximately 5/32")
- Steel: Alloy Chromium-Vanadium hardened to Rockwell C60
- Handle: Octagonal ash wood
- Edge: Out-cannel (external bevel)
- Style: Full-size handle for control
- Quality: Professional detail carving tool
What's Included:
- 1× 4mm Sweep #8 Gouge
- Factory sharpened
- Detail carving technique tutorials
- Complete sharpening video library
- Lifetime tool replacement guarantee
The narrow width and deep sweep of this gouge create a unique combination that fills a specific niche in your toolkit. While you won’t use it for heavy stock removal, when you need that perfect small concave curve or narrow groove, nothing else will do the job quite as well.
