Cherry Spokeshave
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I had made one spokeshave a while back but had an extra piece of O1 steel and brass so I thought I’d make one a bit fancier. I used the template from Logan Cabinet Shoppe. The beading on the top was done with my old Stanley 66 beading tool.
That’s great, Gary. Your steel and brass – you were able to shape yourself? Or were they a kit for making a spokeshave? I love the indents for the thumbs on the back. That should make them much more comfortable.
Hi Matt! No kit. I rough cut with a hack saw and shaped with a single-cut file. I ground the bevel with a bench grinder, quenching in water every few seconds. Then I drilled the holes in the steel with an Irwin #10 bit and tapped with a 14-20NS tap. I got 2 brass machine bolts and cut the heads off and filed the cuts smooth, screwed them in after applying Loc-tite. For the fine adjustment set screws, I used a #29 drill & an 8-32NC tap. You’re right about the thumb indents; they not only make it more comfortable, but help to maintain a consistent hold for some tasks. After all the shaping was done, I finished it with one coat of Danish oil & three coats of amber shellac and wax applied with 0000 steel wool. I bought the brass thumb screws and the O1 tool steel strip on eBay. Except for the wood, everything else came from the local ACE Hardware. A fun, one evening project!