Crown Detail Gouge 13mm M2 Cryogenic Steel Woodturning Tool

Detail gouges have a shallow flute and thicker cross-section compared with standard spindle gouges, resulting in less vibration and providing a smoother cut. This is due to there being more metal under the flute, supporting the cutting tip. They can also hang off the toolrest more than a traditional spindle gouge so are great for cleaning up the sides of deep vessels etc. the longer the bevel angle, the sharper the edge and the further it can reach into tight spaces. 

Blade length = 185mm
Handle length = 320mm

About Crown Cryogenic Steel

The Crown Cryogenic range are high quality turning tools with a difference. Using cryogenically treated tools means that now you can turn more and sharpen less often. The tools are made from M2 Steel that are heat treated normally then taken down to temperatures as low as -185°C which changes the molecular structure of the steel.

The two main crystals in tooling steel are the larger and softer austenite and the smaller, more stable martensite.  Normal heat treatment seeks to transform the austenite to martensite to produce steel with good wear characteristics and an amount of ductile properties.

The cryogenic process greatly enhances and accelerates the austenic transformation.  Another benefit is that at these extreme temperatures, fine ‘eta’ carbides are formed within the carbon structure.  Growing very slowly and only at these very low temperatures, ‘eta’ carbides are extremely small and act as a ‘filler’ between the other crystals in the metal.

The combined effect of heat treatment and cryogenic processing is to produce a refined crystal structure in your hand tool that will give a lifetime’s service by producing a blade that will retain its edge longer and give a superior ‘feel’ in use.

All Crown Cryogenic Turning Tools are finished with beautiful black Ash handles.