Oscar Rush Large Bowl Adze
A hand forged 50mm diameter hand adze with elliptical sweep profile to the cutting edge.
The head weight is approximately 600g with a 230mm - 235mm long (just over 9''), hand carved, faceted, kiln dried ash handle.
The leather adze cover is made by Oscar using Italian leather with solid brass rivets (these are much stronger than cap rivets).
This adze has been carefully designed for...
Oscar Rush Long Bent Gouge - medium sweep - 25/35/45mm
Oscar's gouges measure between 280mm and 300mm (11'' to 12'') overall including the octagonal ash handles with brass ferrules..
Oscar's sweeps are based on the diameter of a circle.
Either a 30mm, 50mm or 90mm diameter circle.
These long bent gouges are from a from a 50mm circle - medium sweep.
Widths - 25, 35 or 45mm
See Oscar at The London International Woodworking...
Oscar Rush Long Bent Gouge - shallow sweep - 25/35/45mm
Oscar's hand forged gouges measure between 280mm and 300mm (11'' to 12'') overall including the octagonal ash handles with brass ferrules..
Oscar's sweeps are based on the diameter of a circle.
Either a 30mm, 50mm or 90mm diameter circle.
These long bent gouges are from a 90mm circle - shallow sweep.
Widths - 25, 35 or 45mm
See Oscar at The London International...
Oscar Rush Long Bent Gouge - tight sweep - 25mm
Oscar's gouges measure between 280mm and 300mm (11'' to 12'') overall with octagonal ash handles with brass ferrules..
Oscar's sweeps are based on the diameter of a circle.
Either a 30mm, 50mm or 90mm diameter circle.
This long bent gouges is from a from a 30mm circle which is a tight curve.
Width - 25mm
See Oscar at The London International Woodworking Festival...
Oscar Rush Medium Carving Axe
A standard weight carving axe retaining a relatively compact design but with a broader curved edge for slicy cuts.
This carving axe has a 120mm - 125mm (5'') edge - SYMMETRICAL grind only for this axe (also known as double grind).
The head weight is approximately 625g. If striking the poll, do so with a wooden mallet (not a steel hammer)
The handle - hand carved 300mm - 320mm long...
Oscar Rush Side Axe - Left Grind
A hand forged, 130mm - 135mm (5 1/4'') edge side axe. LEFT grind.
The head weight is approximately 775g.
Handle - 320mm long (just over 1'') hand carved, faceted, kiln dried ash handle.
The leather cover is made by Oscar using Italian leather with solid brass rivets (these are much stronger than cap rivets).
This axe has been carefully designed as an all rounder rather...
Oscar Rush Side Axe - Right Grind
A hand forged, 130mm -135mm (5 1/4'') edge side axe. RIGHT grind.
The head weight is approximately 775g
Handle - 320mm long (just over 12'') hand carved, faceted, kiln dried ash handle.
The leather cover is made by Oscar using Italian leather with solid brass rivets (these are much stronger than cap rivets).
The axe is belt sharpened (2000 grit) and then polished on a wheel...
Oscar Rush Slick
These hand forged timber framing slicks with leather guards are made here in Suffolk by Oscar Rush.
Width of 60mm or 2 3/8'' with offset sockets and long turned ash handles - they are real beauties!
Please note each of these tools are forged, ground and handled by hand which makes each of these beautifully functional edge tools unique.
There will be slight variations between each...
Oscar Rush Small Bowl Adze
A hand forged 30mm diameter hand adze with a compound sweep profile to the cutting edge (more of a U profile).
The head weight is approximately 450g with a 210mm - 215mm long (just over 8'') hand carved, faceted, kiln dried ash handle.
The leather adze cover is made by Oscar using Italian leather with solid brass rivets (these are much stronger than cap rivets).
This adze has been...
Oscar Rush Small Carving Axe
A small carving axe for all sizes of carving.
This stout hand forged carving axe has a 95mm - 100mm (4'') edge - SYMMETRICAL grind (also known as double grind).
The head weight is approximately 475 - 500g.
If striking the poll, do so with a wooden mallet (not a steel hammer).
The handle is hand carved by Oscar, 275mm - 285mm long (just over 11''), faceted, kiln dried ash...
Oscar Rush Straight Gouge - medium sweep - 25/35/45mm
Oscar's gouges measure between 28cm and 30cm (11'' to 12'') overall with octagonal ash handles with brass ferrules..
Oscar's sweeps are based on the diameter of a circle.
Either a 30mm, 50mm or 90mm diameter circle.
These straight bodied gouges are from a from a 50mm circle - medium sweep.
Widths - 25, 35 or 45mm
See Oscar at The London International Woodworking...
Oscar Rush Straight Gouge - shallow sweep - 25/35/45mm
Oscar's gouges measure between 280mm and 300mm (11'' to 12'') overall with octagonal ash handles with brass ferrules..
Oscar's sweeps are based on the diameter of a circle.
Either a 30mm, 50mm or 90mm diameter circle.
These straight bodied gouges are from a from a 90mm circle - shallow sweep.
Widths - 25, 35 or 45mm
See Oscar at The London International Woodworking...
Oscar Rush Straight Gouge - tight sweep - 25mm
Oscar's gouges measure between 280mm and 300mm (11'' to 12'') overall with octagonal ash handles with brass ferrules..
Oscar's sweeps are based on the diameter of a circle.
Either a 30mm, 50 or 90mm diameter circle.
This gouge is a 25mm straight gouge with a tight/deep sweep (from a 30mm circle).
See Oscar at The London International Woodworking Festival Oct 24th...