The length measurement does not include the tang. Nor the handle. Many of my tur
ning tools measure 24" or more in total length.

It is easy to tell the difference between a turning tool and a bench gouge becau
se turning tools do not have bolsters. They don't need one.

On May 1, 2012, at 8:14 AM, Adam R. Maxwell wrote:

> 
> On May 1, 2012, at 07:43 , Kirk Eppler  wrote:
> 
>> If its any consolation, the chisels were probably sold that way.  The
>> Rayl's 1905 catalog shows them as Buck Bros Extra Long Turning Chisels &
>> Gouges, in sizes 1/8" to 2" ($0.25 to 0.90) skews and gouges the same sizes
>> ($0.30 to 1.27 each).   Average Length 11"
> 
> Well, that's interesting!  I wonder how 11" is measured...if it excludes the
> tang, these are shorter than new.  The 2" skew is 12" overall, and the 1-3/4"
> gouge is 13" overall.  Both have a good sized burr at the tip of the tang,
> but it doesn't appear to be from hammering, and it would have been hard to
> get a handle on over it.
> 
> thanks,
> Adam
> 
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