Spindle Gouges: Precision Tools for Detail and Control

A quality spindle gouge is essential for shaping clean coves, beads, and fine details on your wood lathe. Our premium spindle gouges are engineered for control, balance, and a flawless finish, making them perfect for everyone from beginners refining technique to pros mastering complex forms. With a wide range of spindle gouges, from our 1-1/4” Spindle Roughing Gouge for roughing large projects to our 3/8” Detail Spindle Gouge for small finials, our spindle gouges form the foundation of any serious spindle woodturning setup.

Engineered for Accuracy and Edge Retention

Each gouge is crafted from M42 high-speed steel (HSS) with 10% cobalt for superior sharpness and durability. The shallow flute design allows for precise shearing cuts and smooth bevel riding, leaving a razor-edge finish that minimizes sanding and simplifies sharpening. Whether you’re shaping hardwood spindle legs or fine decorative details on a box, these woodturning tools offer dependable performance on every pass.

Tool Features:

• M42 HSS for long-lasting sharpness

• Optimized flute geometry for smooth chip flow and control

• Available in multiple diameters for roughing and detail work

• Balanced handles and secure tangs for vibration-free cutting

Versatile for Every Woodturning Project

From delicate finials to chair legs and balusters, spindle gouges excel wherever finesse matters. Ideal companions to your bowl gouge, spindle roughing gouge, skew chisel, or scraper, these tools handle everything from rough shaping to final detail. Many turners also favor the Detail Spindle Gouge for refined work due to the 35-degree fingernail grind that allows the tool to reach tight curves and beads.

Handcrafted American Quality

Every Carter & Son Toolworks gouge is precision-ground, polished, and inspected in our shop in Seattle. Our ergonomic aluminum handles provide comfort and control for long sessions. The handles’ interchangeable design lets you customize your tool and handle setup, while also making it incredibly easy to remove the tool for sharpening.

Lifetime Guarantee

We stand behind every tool we make. With a lifetime guarantee and hassle-free returns, you can invest with confidence knowing your tool will deliver a razor edge and unmatched workmanship at your lathe for years to come.

Explore our spindle gouge collection to find the perfect tool for your next woodturning or woodworking project. Happy turning!