Gouges and hand planes are indispensable tools for woodworking, enabling craftsmen to shape, smooth, and refine timber with precision and control. Hand planes are primarily used for shaving thin layers of wood, achieving flat surfaces, precise dimensions, and smooth finishes. They are ideal for tasks like truing boards, chamfering edges, and fitting joints. Gouges, on the other hand, are specialized chisels with curved blades, perfect for carving intricate details, creating concave forms, and shaping sculptural elements in wood. Both tools offer a tactile connection to the material, allowing for nuanced adjustments and a superior finish often unmatched by power tools.

Our selection includes a diverse range of gouges and hand planes from leading manufacturers. Technocraft offers comprehensive wood sculptor sets, providing a variety of gouge profiles for detailed carving. Stanley's one-hand planes are recognized for their ergonomic design and ease of use, making them suitable for quick adjustments and smaller tasks. Rali's Hobel 220 Evolution planes feature innovative blade adjustment mechanisms for efficient and precise planing. Kirschen provides robust firmer chisel sets, known for their durability and edge retention, while Pfeil's Carpenter chisel sets, like the CmSet 6, offer a versatile collection of chisels for various woodworking applications. more