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Turning gouges

Scope note

Tools used in turning to remove irregularities in the wood quickly and to smooth hollows. Commonly used by wheelwrights to turn wheel hubs.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000161546

Broader Terms used

<gouges: woodworking tools>

Equivalent Terms used

turning gouge

Created

13yrs ago

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