Guys,
1) What would I use gouges for, other than learning to carve beautiful designs (which I dont want to do at this stage). Are they really good all around tools to have for shaping wood, kinda like good rasps and chisels? Or are they something that only artists, advanced guys and turners use?
2) If I wanted to buy just a few - say at LV's upcoming sale - which shapes/sizes tend to be most useful for general work?
3) Any mid-price brands you can suggest, maybe a gouge equivalent of NAREX for example?
Thank you!
Fred