Hi Folks
Here’s a project I’ve been meaning to make for ages – a wooden low-angle spokeshave.
This one is made from quartersawn English Oak and features an Ebony wear strip in front of the mouth. It is approximately 11 inches long and has a 1/8 thick O1 tool steel cutter (which I made from scratch). Two brass knobs tighten the cutter in place and there are height adjusting screws under the cutter to change the depth of cut.
Finish is a coat of boiled linseed oil and then three coats of shellac.
It feels very natural in the hand, surprisingly different to a metal shave. I can see me making a few more of these ;)
Cheers
Phil
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Jon3
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#1 posted 1798 days ago
Phil,
This is a project I’ve been thinking of doing myself.
I’d love to hear details, or perhaps see a blog on the project!
GaryK
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#2 posted 1798 days ago
Pretty nice. It almost looks like a draw knife.
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TedM
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#3 posted 1798 days ago
Sweet! Would love to see a ‘step by step’ for this one!
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#4 posted 1798 days ago
Thanks, Gents!
I’m about to make another so will get the camera handy.
Cheers
Phil
WayneC
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#5 posted 1798 days ago
Very nice. Did you make the blade?
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Philip Edwards
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#6 posted 1798 days ago
Yes, Made the blade and brass knobs. You can get a similar set from Ron Hock and Lee Valley.
Cheers
Phil
Karson
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#7 posted 1798 days ago
Philip: Looks great. Nice job.
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Davesfunwoodworking
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#8 posted 1798 days ago
Okay I have to ask Do you sell your planes and spokeshave’s or is this something you do for a hobbie? I really like all of your work that I have seen. All I can say is wow what a great craftsman you are. Very nice looking.
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Blake
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#9 posted 1798 days ago
Well done. That’s a beautiful handmade tool. You’ll enjoy using it.
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#10 posted 1798 days ago
great looking tool.. nice work
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#11 posted 1798 days ago
Nice tool. Thank you for sharing.
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#12 posted 1798 days ago
i can see myself making one of these, seeing yours i just might.great job
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Philip Edwards
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#13 posted 1798 days ago
Thanks, Guys!
Dave, Yes, I do make planes for sale. But I do it because I love it!
I have a web site for my planes here.....
Cheers
Phil
WayneC
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#14 posted 1797 days ago
The link above is broken. Try http://www.phillyplanes.co.uk/
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Philip Edwards
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#15 posted 1797 days ago
Apologies – thanks, Wayne!
Phil
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