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purfling trough gouge size

 
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kjb
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 7:43 pm    Post subject: purfling trough gouge size Reply with quote
what are the mm size gouge you use for the purfling trough, if you don't mind sharing. thanks kevin I think my 18mm , is ok for the body but for the c bouts it seems a little large.

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Michael Darnton
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 8:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I use a 3/4" #7 most places, and something tighter in the c-bouts.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 8:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
11/16 ths or 5/8" or not specific depending on the belly curve?
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 8:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
It's more about the scoop than the width.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
thanks got it.
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