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| Author: | saltytri [ Tue Jan 16, 2018 2:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Spokeshave recommendation? |
If you use spokeshave to shape necks, do you have a favorite make and model and/or a recommendation for particular features and configuration? |
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| Author: | SnowManSnow [ Tue Jan 16, 2018 2:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spokeshave recommendation? |
I have the Veritas flat bottom. Now it’s the only one I own:) but I have no complaints Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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| Author: | Mark Mc [ Tue Jan 16, 2018 2:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spokeshave recommendation? |
I have the Veritas flat sole one, and love it. The thumbwheel blade adjustment is very precise, and it is just the right size and weight. I also use various rasps and microplanes. |
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| Author: | Colin North [ Tue Jan 16, 2018 3:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spokeshave recommendation? |
I have the Quangsheng bronze one. Bought it for carving necks. Bit like a LN Bloggs one but half the price. Adjustment is by tapping with a small brass hammer, like a wooden plane, and I use them as well, from 1 1/2" miniatures to try planes. It's maybe not for everyone, but I just love it. Attachment: quangsheng-bronze-spokeshave-cherry.jpg
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| Author: | edstrummer [ Tue Jan 16, 2018 3:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spokeshave recommendation? |
Looks nice. eBay??? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | johnparchem [ Tue Jan 16, 2018 3:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spokeshave recommendation? |
I use the LN Boggs flat sole and love it. I do not really adjust so much as lay the sole on a flat and loosen and then tighten the blade holder. |
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| Author: | Colin North [ Tue Jan 16, 2018 3:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spokeshave recommendation? |
edstrummer wrote: Looks nice. eBay??? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I bought in UK from https://www.workshopheaven.com/quangsheng-bronze-spokeshave.html Afraid you're on your own your side of the pond. |
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| Author: | sdsollod [ Tue Jan 16, 2018 4:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spokeshave recommendation? |
I have these and they have worked well for me. They were discussed a few years ago on the OLF and got good comments, so I tried them. Haven't felt the need to get something else. ...maybe at some point. Unfortunately, they are no longer available. http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.a ... 6321&cat=1 I think Japan Woodworker sells something similar... |
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| Author: | JSDenvir [ Tue Jan 16, 2018 5:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spokeshave recommendation? |
Dave’s Shaves. Windsor chair makers, who live and die by their spokeshaves, swear by them. Get the small compass shave with the brassed front. Perfect for getting into the curve of the heel. Not inexpensive, but worth every penny. |
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| Author: | ernie [ Tue Jan 16, 2018 7:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spokeshave recommendation? |
I have 13 spokeshaves currently ,for very fast stock removal I use a large chinese spokeshave that looks like an upside down drawknife , sharpened and honed it is extremely adept for fast stock removal.The chinese ebony or rosewood smaller shaves are also very good. These shaves can be bought on e bay |
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| Author: | saltytri [ Tue Jan 16, 2018 10:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spokeshave recommendation? |
Thanks, everyone, for the good tips! |
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| Author: | ernie [ Wed Jan 17, 2018 8:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spokeshave recommendation? |
David forgot , the wooden shaves were $5 for the larger one and abou t18$ for the small ebony one . they look hand forged, but will need some honing. Another excellent tool is from woodcraft it is a low angle metal spokeshave by wood river on sale for $50 more or less . This spokeshave is also a great buy it/s flat , has a vy sharp blade and cuts cleanly. The 3 L/N shaves are great but a lot of $$$. Hope this helps. You can also modify e vil bay , yard sale, and used , stanleys and KUNZ |
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| Author: | jfmckenna [ Wed Jan 17, 2018 11:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spokeshave recommendation? |
I've been using the same Kunz #51 flat bottom spoke shave for 25 years. Cheap and effective. At some point I got a Veritas spoke shave thinking I would upgrade but immediately went back to the Kunz because the base is more narrow and as such lets me get closer to the heal and the peghead. |
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| Author: | phavriluk [ Wed Jan 17, 2018 3:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spokeshave recommendation? |
On Ebay are some inexpensive spokeshaves sold out of Hong Kong, iron located by a wooden wedge. Do these work, or can they be persuaded to work? It's easy to get a really nice spokeshave, bring money. But what limitations do inexpensive ones have besides offering nothing to one's trophy-tool cabinet? Thanks! |
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| Author: | Ruby50 [ Wed Jan 17, 2018 9:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spokeshave recommendation? |
The two different kinds are the Stanley 151 and clones, which are like planes with an angled blade and short bed, and the wooden style ones with a blade that rides flat on the work. I have made a half dozen of the wooden ones - simple to do - with blades from either: http://www.ncworkshops.com/parts_service.html or http://www.hocktools.com/products/kits.html I find them very easy to use, and a round bottomed one works great on concave curves that are pretty tight. Older ones that are adjusted by tapping the blade are a little finicky. The modern version of this tool has threaded tangs on the blade and large thumbscrews to make it easy to remove for honing. I adjust the blade so it cuts deeper on the left side than on the right so you can do course and finer work without switching tools. Here is a purpleheart one I made with a Hock blade, with a boxwood one in the background that a friend made for me with a Dave's Shave blade. The neck is Ash: |
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| Author: | phavriluk [ Wed Jan 17, 2018 10:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spokeshave recommendation? |
Thanks for the pictures and links. Nice stuff but way off my budget. |
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| Author: | Michael.N. [ Thu Jan 18, 2018 4:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spokeshave recommendation? |
sdsollod wrote: I have these and they have worked well for me. They were discussed a few years ago on the OLF and got good comments, so I tried them. Haven't felt the need to get something else. ...maybe at some point. Unfortunately, they are no longer available. http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.a ... 6321&cat=1 I think Japan Woodworker sells something similar... Simple but really good, just need to get the blade extremely sharp. I have both sizes. Can't remember where I bought mine but it may have been direct from China or Taiwan via the auction site. As with all wooden shaves with the tang you can adjust the blade so that it cuts fine at one end of the blade and deeper at the other. It's been years since I used my metal shaves. |
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| Author: | sdsollod [ Thu Jan 18, 2018 4:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spokeshave recommendation? |
Here is the "contour" plane in action. The blade definitetly takes some work, but once you get it sharp it works well. Japan Woodworker has something similar. As with anything you can spend as much as you want, but often simple inexpensive things can work fine. https://www.japanwoodworker.com/product ... spokeshave |
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| Author: | sdsollod [ Thu Jan 18, 2018 4:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spokeshave recommendation? |
BTW - I like both sizes, but I really like the smaller one. It works well around the heel... |
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| Author: | mqbernardo [ Thu Jan 18, 2018 8:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spokeshave recommendation? |
i only have one spokeshave, a cheap kunz (number 64?) and it serves me well, but i lust over the small HNT gordon one: https://www.hntgordon.com.au/gidgee-spo ... blade.html one day... |
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| Author: | Colin North [ Fri Jan 19, 2018 5:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spokeshave recommendation? |
mqbernardo wrote: i only have one spokeshave, a cheap kunz (number 64?) and it serves me well, but i lust over the small HNT gordon one: https://www.hntgordon.com.au/gidgee-spo ... blade.html one day... That. Is. G e o r g e o u s. |
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| Author: | mqbernardo [ Fri Jan 19, 2018 8:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spokeshave recommendation? |
I hear ya. Sometimes they sell discounted ones at eBay, with very slight blemishes. Worth looking for. |
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| Author: | Clay S. [ Fri Jan 19, 2018 11:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spokeshave recommendation? |
I paid a dollar for the last spokeshave I bought. It was a Stanley 51 flea market find. That is about what they go for there. I also have a Record similar to the Stanley 151. Spokeshaves are simple tools, many people made their own.The metal Stanley's were once the "fancy" ones. I also have a cobbler's sole shave I found at the flea market - similar to this one : http://www.ebay.com/itm/Snell-Atherton- ... SwhQhYyZv3 It's kind of cute. So if anyone needs their soul shaved let me know  .
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| Author: | Kbore [ Tue Jan 23, 2018 7:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spokeshave recommendation? |
Kunz NO, Stanley made in England YES. Karl |
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| Author: | Ruby50 [ Sun May 13, 2018 6:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Spokeshave recommendation? |
At least this *edited* is bringing some interesting threads out of the woodwork. |
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