Spokeshave

[SteveF]

adjustment & usage Q

are they for bulk removal or should they be just used to "trim" up

I have sharpened one up and seem to get a good cut

with a deep cut the tool seems to get hot very quick
but with a light touch I can get a polished finish....which seems better than I could with sanding

I know I could just do the ...if it works for you approach

Steve

 

[matthewwh]

Traditionally used for fine tuning after taking things as far as you can with a drawknife. They are quite a subtle tool, with the blade set at a very slight angle you can drift left and right to get a light or heavy cut without adjusting.

As you say...if it works for you.

 

[bugbear]

They are quite a subtle tool, with the blade set at a very slight angle you can drift left and right to get a light or heavy cut without adjusting.

Yes, this is a beautiful way of working, able to take hogging and finishing cuts without swapping tools or using an adjuster.
Since I'm stronger in the right hand, I always put the deep cut on the RHS of the tool, with the shallow end on the left.

I reallt relish making axe handles with a well tuned, well sharpened spokeshave,

BugBear

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Traditionally used for fine tuning after taking things as far as you can with a drawknife. They are quite a subtle tool, with the blade set at a very slight angle you can drift left and right to get a light or heavy cut without adjusting.

As you say...if it works for you.

:!: Never crossed my mind. So simple when someone points it out.

 

[bugbear]

They are quite a subtle tool, with the blade set at a very slight angle you can drift left and right to get a light or heavy cut without adjusting.

:!: Never crossed my mind. So simple when someone points it out.

I learnt it (long ago) from Mike Dunbar's "Restoring, Tuning & Using Classic Woodworking Tools" one
of the books that kickstarted the 1980's handtool resurgance.

I've been plugging it ever since, since it's not widely known, and it's a thing of joy.

BugBear