What bevel angle may be used for harder woods?

About 35 degrees.

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  1. About 90 degrees
  2. About 35 degrees ✔
  3. About 5 degrees

Why: For harder woods, gouges may be sharpened with stronger bevels of about 35 degrees.

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Answer: About 35 degrees. For harder woods, gouges may be sharpened with stronger bevels of about 35 degrees.

  1. Wood carving en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_carving
    gouges sharpened with stronger bevels, about 35 degrees
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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