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Re: Spokshave and Sharpening Stone
By:C. Fronzek
Date: 9/15/2003, 1:11 pm
In Response To: Tools: spoke shavers??? (Joe)

Joe;
Go with the spokeshave. It's basically a plane so depth of cut can be preset. The Stanley with the double adjusting screws is a good entry level tool and will set you back about $20.
The drawknife is a woodwright's tool (good for roughing and working with green lumber)and requires practice to keep from digging in and ruining work.
Both tools are classed as edged tools and require FREQUENT sharpening for best results. Sharpe blades not only give better results but keep you from working yourself to death. You'll need a stone of 300-400 grit (the pro's go as fine as 8000 grit but that's overkill) and a honing guide to maintain the proper angle. The stone has to be FLAT and is used in away that will keep it flat.
Remember, even a top-of-the-line Lee-Nielson spokeshave is no better than a boat anchor if you don't know how to keep it sharpe.
Charlie

: Looking for information on spoke shavers or draw blades? Which one? web site
: search shows many different kinds. Anyone have a preference on which one
: to buy, looking forward to make some Greenland paddles. Thanks

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Tools: spoke shavers???
Joe -- 9/15/2003, 9:54 am
Re: Tools: spoke shavers???
Jamey -- 9/17/2003, 3:44 am
Re: Tools: spoke shavers???
Leo Boudreau -- 9/17/2003, 9:32 am
Re: Spokshave and Sharpening Stone
C. Fronzek -- 9/15/2003, 1:11 pm
Re: Tools: spoke shavers???
Mike Johnson -- 9/15/2003, 11:58 am
Re: Tools: spoke shavers???
Paul Jacob -- 9/15/2003, 11:55 am
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Arko Bronaugh -- 9/15/2003, 11:47 am
Re: Tools: spoke shavers???
Brian Ervin -- 9/15/2003, 11:08 am