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I'm using a tandy leather factory V-Gouge and the blade keeps wobbling when i use it so i am having trouble getting an even cut, it is a deep cut at first, then at the end of the cut its very shallow. I took it apart and noticed that the gap between the blade and the screw is really wide so it wobbles around.

http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/search/searchresults/8082-00.aspx

Anyone else have this issue? Know how to fix it? I was thinking about using a rubber washer, but figured i'd ask because maybe i'm just doing it wrong...

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yep Ive had the same problem...I thought it was something I was doing wrong too

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The slot is WAY to wide. Teh repair is to take a hole and cut a slot in it the exact width as the top of the blade. Easy fix on a lathe, hard by hand.

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Is there a better v-gouge to use that i might consider purchasing?

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I have the

Craftool Adjustable "V" Gouge

Item #31811-00 and it works well.

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You need to take a BOLT.

Take a bolt and cut a slot in it the exact width as the top of the blade.

electrathon,

I haven't removed the casing from my V-gouge yet so I'm unable to visualize your solution......

Does the slotted-bolt then replace the existing screw/knob? How do you take the casing apart, Is it just a press-fit?

Thanks, John

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If you take the threaded part out you will see it is basicly a bolt with a slot/grove gut near the end. the slot is about twice as wide as it should be, that is why the blade wiggles up and down so much, nothing to hold it firm in place. If you make a new bolt with a narrower slot the blade will no longer wiggle and your grove will be consistant in cut depth.

I started to fix mine a few weeks ago. Of course the parts are laying on my workbench. If I have time I will try to get to it this weekend and take pics of the repair.

Aaron

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Thanks for that explanation Aaron, I think I'll wait to see your pictures before I attempt the modification. - John

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Tried bending mine to close the gap and tighten it up snapped one side right off. Pot metal I guess.

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