One of the first Ellsworth gouge's I bought is now too short to sharpen. I've ground a flat on the steel between the handle and the flute and extended the life for a short time. So what to do?
Grind past the flute and make a ???? I'd have about 3" of round steel in this situation.
Remove the handle and use it for another tool? If so, how does one remove a handle. Heat the steel to soften the glue?
I await your counsel.
Thanks, Tom in Douglasville, trying to get a few more chips from the Ellsworth.