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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       add to cart
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

Elbow Adze Irons

These are the same irons as the ones above, sold without the handles, to make them more affordable. A well made iron - properly curved and cupped, heat treated and sharpened - is the part that is outside the experience of most carvers. I am glad to provide that option, and I encourage it. Besides saving some money, there is just nothing like using a tool you've made yourself. They come with very good instructions (including a full scale pattern and siene twine for wrapping).
Forged from round bars of the same high carbon steel I use for all my knives. They are each 6 inches long.
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Large Gutter Iron    $80     add to cart
Small picture of adze ilron, hand forged by North Bay Forge for whittling and general wood working.
Edge is 2" long with 3.5" dia. cup
Large Straight Iron    $60    add to cart
Small picture of adze ilron, hand forged by North Bay Forge for whittling and general wood working.
Edge is 1.75" long
 
Small Gutter Iron    $55    add to cart
Small picture of adze ilron, hand forged by North Bay Forge for whittling and general wood working
Edge is 1.5" long with 2.5" dia. cup
Small Straight Iron    $40    add to cart
Small picture of adze ilron, hand forged by North Bay Forge for whittling and general wood working
Edge is 1.25" long

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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"


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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