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L 7/10 fixed palm gouge for lino and woodblock

Single Pfeil L 7/10 palm gouge with a curved steel cutter
Single Pfeil L 7/10 palm gouge with a curved steel cutter

Compatibility and working details

Profile
L 7/10
Cutting width
10 mm
Sweep
7
Fit and buying advice ↓

When to choose it

Choose the L 7/10 if you already have narrow tools and need a wider rounded clearing cut. The 10 mm identifies the cutting width and the 7 identifies the curve of the profile. Compare the full width with the space you want to remove before cutting close to a raised line.

The blade has its own palm handle, so you can keep this gouge ready while switching to a separate detail tool. Compare the dedicated shape with Pfeil Set A if you are still building a selection of several different cuts.

Specifications

Brand
Pfeil
Construction
Fixed palm gouge
Work task
Carve
Model
L 7/10
Profile
L 7/10
Cutting width
10 mm
Sweep
7
Construction
One fixed palm gouge
Amazon.com reference
B006FHM4J2

Fit and buying advice

Choose when the clearing lane can take a broad rounded cut. Leave tight edges to a narrower profile.

Related choice Set A palm cutters for linoleum and block printing ↗

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Documentation

Questions about this product

What does the 7 describe in L 7/10?

It is the sweep, or curvature of the gouge. The width is 10 mm. Compare both with the maker's profile chart.

Would it help with a narrow channel between letters?

Choose a narrower cutter if the clearing space is close to the full width of this gouge. Save the 10 mm tool for open areas.

Should I start with this one tool or a set?

Buy the single profile if it fills a known gap. Compare a set if the design requires several shapes you do not have yet.

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