{"title":"Easy Wood Tools Roughers","description":"\u003cp\u003eWoodturning gouges are essential tools for any woodturner, offering precision and versatility in shaping and detailing wood on a lathe. At Axminster Tools, our selection of woodturning gouges caters to both novice and seasoned woodworkers, ensuring you have the right tool for every project. These gouges are crafted from high-quality steel, providing durability and a sharp edge that maintains its integrity through extensive use. Whether you're roughing out a blank, creating intricate details, or achieving a smooth finish, our range includes spindle gouges, bowl gouges, and detail gouges to suit your specific needs. The ergonomic handles offer comfort and control, allowing for extended periods of use without fatigue. Perfect for crafting everything from delicate spindles to robust bowls, these gouges are designed to enhance your woodturning experience, enabling you to bring your creative visions to life with precision and ease. Explore our collection to find the ideal gouge that complements your skill level and project requirements, ensuring every piece you create is a testament to your craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"easy-wood-tools-full-size-easy-rougher","title":"Easy Wood Tools Full-Size EASY ROUGHER™","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Easy Wood Tools Full‑Size Easy Rougher™ is a carbide woodturning tool designed for rapid, controlled material removal when turning large spindles, table legs, big bowls, platters, and other substantial projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs part of the Full‑Size range, it provides maximum leverage and reach, making it ideal for handling larger, heavier workpieces with confidence and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEquipped with a replaceable square carbide cutter featuring a subtle 100mm corner radius, the Full‑Size Easy Rougher™ delivers smooth, predictable cutting with no sharpening required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe substantial 12.7mm square section bar sits flat and steady on the tool rest, while the 406mm American Maple handle offers greater control during demanding roughing cuts - ideal for professional‑level or large‑scale turning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for heavy stock removal, the Full‑Size Easy Rougher™ removes material quickly, cleanly, and efficiently, helping you establish shape on large blanks with minimal effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen used parallel to the floor at centre height, the square bar ensures excellent tool stability and helps virtually eliminate catches and snatches, even on wide or deep workpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts geometry and mass make it perfect for tackling large diameter bowls and long spindle work before moving on to a finisher or detailer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith no sharpening needed, simply loosen the retaining screw and rotate the cutter to a fresh edge when dull.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy Wood Tools’ premium solid carbide stays sharp many times longer than HSS and is suitable for turning dry or green wood, acrylics, and resin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll Easy Wood Tools are 100% made in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSquare carbide cutter with slight corner radius (100mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHex key for quick cutter rotation or replacement\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e406mm American Maple handle with copper ferrule for strength\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e12.7mm square section bar for maximum stability\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColour‑coded handle for quick identification within the range\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShaft engraved with carbide cutter reference number\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverall length: 622mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandle length: 406mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBar profile: 12.7mm square\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOptional upgrade\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNegative rake carbide cutters are available separately and work especially well on acrylics, polyester, and resin, providing a finer, smoother surface on timber during shaping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Easy Wood Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54118468813147,"sku":"109249","price":108.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0652\/0667\/files\/109249_xl.jpg?v=1789781437"},{"product_id":"easy-wood-tools-easy-start-easy-rougher","title":"Easy Wood Tools Easy Start EASY ROUGHER™","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Easy Wood Tools Easy Start Rougher is a carbide woodturning tool designed to help you begin your turning journey with confidence, while also offering experienced turners a simple, controlled alternative to traditional HSS tools. 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The compact tool size combined with a flat‑profile bar ensures the tool sits securely on the rest, enabling smooth cuts without needing to manage complex tool angles or sharpening routines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for smaller‑scale turning, the Micro Easy Rougher™ removes material quickly, cleanly, and predictably, allowing you to establish shape while maintaining control over delicate workpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen used parallel to the floor at centre height, the flat bar design keeps the tool stable on the rest, helping to reduce the likelihood of catches and making it particularly suitable for beginners or detailed work where precision is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy Wood Tools’ long‑lasting carbide cutters hold an edge many times longer than HSS and are suitable for dry or green wood, as well as acrylics. 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