Nice, Jerry-I'm still waiting for mine. Is that the 5/8"? I must be crazy-I got the 3/4" with the 20" handle. Carter and Son must make them to order, as mine still hasn't shipped since I ordered it last Saturday. I'm learning that I like the heft, stability and control of larger tools. I figure I can take on anything up to a full stump with that beast (and I have some big stuff drying in my crawl space).

If that 3/4" proves too big for fine work, I can always use my 3/8" (or my round carbide when I get scared going deep ). Please post your 1st bowl using that gouge-we'll compare notes and results on here soon, I hope.

Correction: It's on the way, and due to arrive Saturday!