Continental Gouges by Ashley Iles

These Continental gouges are shorter, thinner variations of the tradition English gouge. They are shallower and should not be used for roughing. However, they shear like a skew and leave a wonderful finish. This is a great tool for between center work, especially if a regular skew is giving heartburn.

Except where noted all tools are made of high speed steel (HSS) and are sold handled. Tony Iles hand finishes each and every turning tool himself and is proud that every tool is shipped with its surfaces ground and edges broken. These are tools that will feel wonderful in the hand, with a heft makes them feel very solid - a real aid in turning. All the tools are shipped sharp and ready to use, although we fully expect many of you to customize the grinds to your particular working methods.

For more information on Ashley Iles - tools in the old tradition, Click here. All Ashley Iles Tools are made in England.