STANLEY 55 mm Flat 151 Spokeshave

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Despite what you might be expecting, only the most expensive brands deliver their products ready to use out of the box. The price you pay for an affordable tool is that you’ll need to spend a little time fine tuning it before putting it to work.

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Adjust the tool for the desired shaving size before getting to work and make sure that the blade is nice and sharp. Although the spokeshave isn’t as demanding as a drawknife and can be pushed or pulled, always go with the grain when shaving. In the case of a spokeshave the most important steps you need to take care of are sanding, flattening and sharpening. Sanding Play around with it to get a hang of how to work it as the 2 wheel mechanism works the screws simultaneously modifying both the lateral and depth adjustment. After a bit of trial and error you’ll be ready to put it to good use.Equipped with carbon steel blades and comfortable handles, the Astitchin spokeshave made runner up because of its durability. This product is designed to go the extra mile. Made with wear resistant material, it feels great and solid to the hand but it will give you all the precision you need. This tool is a great buy if you’re willing to put in 30 minutes or so of work before you use it. It’s affordable and has all the functionality you would expect from a flat base spokeshave. You can adjust it pretty easily but this is not the kind of tool you’ll be able to put to work straight out of the box. In an ideal world, all spokeshaves would come perfectly flat out of the box, smooth to control and pristine. Unfortunately, reality doesn’t measure up, especially for more budget friendly options. Spend some time flattening and polishing the sole with sandpaper and you’ll make almost any tool usable. Sharpen By using the screws on the top of the spokeshave’s body you’ll be able to adjust the depth of the cut, making for bigger or smaller shavings depending on how much material you’re looking to take off. These screws should be easy to turn and feel sturdy. It’s important that you get a handle on them before digging into the wood as different spokeshaves can have slightly more or less intuitive adjustment mechanisms and you want to make sure you’re in complete control of the shaving size. Preparing a spokeshave

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There are multiple types of spokeshaves available but the most popular and adaptable one is the flat bed so that’s the one we will be covering in today’s guide.When you’re just starting out, using a spokeshave can be pretty focus intensive work. If you’re not used to it, you might be tempted to grab it by the edges of the handles and start cutting but this will limit precision. We advise that you grab it with your thumbs and forefingers as close to the body as possible so that the movement is easier to control from your wrists. The handles of a spokeshave extend like wings from both sides of the tool and they’re an important part of maintaining control and stability when angling a cut. If the handles are too long they can be uncomfortable to work with but if they’re too short they’ll make it hard to judge the angle. Blade Some tools come covered in paint on the whole surface, including on the bottom which is, of course, the area that’s going to be doing the heavy lifting. This is a problem not only from a flatness perspective, but also, the paint can leave residue on your work as you’re using the tool. Make sure to sand or dissolve it before starting to take off material. Flatten This spokeshave comes with five hard and durable blades to be swapped out as needed. It will be easy to use, easy to adjust and you won’t have to worry about the blades getting dull or repurchasing for quite a while. The bottom of the tool is made from wear resistant material, aiming to give as much use out of the tool as possible.

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If you’re looking for a quality spokeshave but you’re unable or unwilling to pay top dollar for the most reputable brands, this is the tool for you. This spokeshave is great value for money and the best you will find in its price range. This two piece set is ideal for beginners. It’s affordable but effective and will allow you to comfortably learn how to adjust, sharpen and shape. It’s highly controllable and easy to maneuver so you can get nice clean cuts with minimal effort. There are four types of spokeshaves. The flat spokeshave, round spokeshave, concave spokeshave and convex spokeshave. The flat spokeshave is the most frequently used and the most versatile.If you’ve got a bit of knowledge on how to prepare and care for it, this Swpeet spokeshave will do its job just fine for a fraction of the price. Flatten the sole, sharpen the blade and wax between uses to avoid rust and you’ll find shaving with it is an enjoyable experience.