Fig. 11.—Method of holding gouge.

In the diagram (fig. 12), if the wood from A to A¹ is to be cleared away, gouge cuts are made at b and b¹, then the space between b and b¹ may be quickly cleared without risk to the edge of the form at A. When this rough work is done the little ridge between A and b may be cleared with small round or flat tools, as is most convenient. But this final clearing should not be done until all the large spaces are roughed out.