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Today was all about this massive carving gouge here..

The steel is stamped “JAMES CAM SHEFFIELD” on the inside, and “CAST STEEL” on the outside.

James Cam was a tool steel manufacturer from 1781 - 1838. “Cast steel” from Sheffield was among the very best steels from that era, and it still holds true today.

I acquired the rusted gouge missing the handle and in pretty bad over-all shape. I cleaned it up, reground the bevel to 20°, and fitted a proper american hickory handle with leather washers. The bevel was then honed to a shaving sharp edge on diamond plates.

I’ve never even seen a reference to a gouge this large, it is an exceedingly rare piece of woodworking history.

With only 200+/- years behind this tool, it’s amazing to think of the projects that it has helped complete… and the hundreds of years of future life that still remain…

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Going to make a couple hammers tomorrow at another shop. Never can be too prepared… #blacksmithing #forging #tools

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Let’s give it a spin!

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Hot rod with Packard Straight 8 at Bonneville salt flats.

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#machinist #hendy #lathe

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Hammerzeit #forging #blacksmithing #tools

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mocking up my belt grinder. i think i’ve settle on a design. progress is slow, but at least it’s happening.

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Are you stuck in life? Maybe it’s time for a change in scenery. Shift gears and do something else. Push yourself out of your comfort zone. Take a chance on your gut. Follow your heart. The world always changes. You gotta change with it, or get left behind. The only thing standing in your way is You. Good luck.

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"Owl is the grand and rather clever old man of the forest. He can also spell Tuesday." - Winnie The Pooh #blacksmith #anvil #owl #toolporn (at rorymay.com)