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I have and use a number of spokeshaves and the only real trick is blade sharpness. I try to keep the blade set as shallow as possible, except on the Stanley #151. Because it has an adjustable blade I set one side high and the other low, in order to be able to use it for a heavy or light shaving without readjusting the blade. I also have a # 1 circular spoke shave the is also razor sharp and set very shallow. I try to set the blade at no more than .015 or .020 in order to keep it from cutting too deep. It takes a while to get use to using a spokeshave ,but it is well worth the time and effort I find.