What are good options for a currently commercially available draw knife and spoke shave? Mid range price and quality. Bonus if they work on HD cork.
Draw knife and spoke shave
- Thread starter Kevin Puls
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The old stuff is some of the best stuff. Doesn't look like there are a lot of spokeshaves but check back often as there has been some good ones on there not too long ago, maybe a month ago.
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Nick Papavasiliou
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I’ve stuck with a stanley 151 and a fluxcut drawknife for a few years. I can’t say they’re better or worse than any others, but they were available.
Michael McCord1
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I have a pfiel drawknife or whatever brand woodcraft carries and it’s been good. My flexcut tools have served me well too.
I didn’t realize there were so many variations. What size and shape should I start with?
Michael McCord1
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I would put a premium on comfort in hand
On the spokeshave, its hard to beat an old Stanley 151, in my opinion, and they come up fairly frequently for not a lot. As mentioned previously, keep and eye on hyperkitten.com - it seems he has one or two every week or so (but they sell). Also check local flea markets, if you have any nearby - these things were very common. They're pretty easy to clean up and sharpen - this link may be helpful to you.
Might could see if @patrick mccarthy could make you one as well.
He has made quite a few in the past that you can see pictures of some he made if you search "spakeshave"
He has made quite a few in the past that you can see pictures of some he made if you search "spakeshave"
Kevin
Keep in mind a draw knife needs a good edge or it will be frustrating to use. They are not what I call easy to sharpen. The link below is one of the better methods I've seen. I haven't tried it but believe it is a good way to do it.
Keep in mind a draw knife needs a good edge or it will be frustrating to use. They are not what I call easy to sharpen. The link below is one of the better methods I've seen. I haven't tried it but believe it is a good way to do it.
I have thought about this. I have a hard time sharpening a pencil consistently. I use disposable blade on different knives regularly because of my ineptitude at sharpening items. It’s something to consider.