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Bowl Adze

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This adze was designed for a well renowned bowl maker, Rip Mann, who teaches classes along the US east coast. His very clear instructional books are available on his website. Virtually all his students purchase my bowl adze, shown here.

However, I consider this a specialized adze for bowl making. For those interested in a more general use adze, I would suggest the elbow adzes (below). Besides being more versatile (at least, I think so) they are also quite a bit less expensive.

I offer the bowl adze in two different weights. The light one is about 1# 12oz, the heavier about 2# 5oz. The lighter one's edge is a little narrower (about 2 1/2 inches, instead of 2 3/4 inches) and its handle is a bit thinner. They both have the same geometry (blade and handle length, and cutting angle) and are the same price. For people with smaller hands or whose wrists and forearms might appreciate a lighter tool, I recommend the lighter bowl adze. A heavier person with larger hands would probably prefer the heavier one.

$350.00     add to cart
Bowl Adze for wood carving. Jim Wester hand forges these razor sharp wood carving tools for hollowing and texturing wood.  Especially useful for carving wood bowls and masks.
ADZ - B    2.75" blade    #7 sweep     

If you order one of these, please indicate whether you want the light or heavy, in "special instructions"
Please Note: I am out of stock of the heavies. Might be a few months before I can get some made. Thanks for your patience!


Elbow Adzes

Please Note:    Copper Edge Protectors  are sold separately
(Tools below do not come with edge protectors unless ordered separately.)
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Large Gutter Adze
$180      add to cart
Small picture of large gutter adze
Edge is 2" long with 3.5" dia. cup
Overall Weight is about 13 ounces
Large Straight Adze
$160       add to cart
Small picture of large straight adze
Edge is 1.75" long
Overall Weight is about 12 ounces
 
Small Gutter Adze
$155 (temporarily out of stock)
Small picture of small gutter adze
Edge is 1.5" long with 2.5" dia. cup
Overall Weight is about 9 ounces
Small Straight Adze
$140      add to cart
Small picture of small straight adze
Edge is 1.25" long
Overall Weight is about 8 ounces
The handles supplied with these adzes are sawn from boards of Eastern Cherry. It would seem that the "head" of the handle (where the iron is lashed onto the handle) is weak cross grain. For this reason, a 3/8 inch diameter hardwood dowel is epoxied into the head of the handle. It is a proven design and absolutely guaranteed not to break.
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My carving knives are intended for serious wood carvers. They are razor sharp and can be very dangerous if used improperly. Please be careful and don't allow young people to use them unsupervised.

Your satisfaction is fully guaranteed. If you have a problem of any kind with one of my knives, please let me know. I will make it right with you.

 
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Last Updated July 3, 2008