Spokeshave Restoration & Sharpening
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4 June 2014 at 3:50 pm #57898
Hi all,
I was able to pick up a Stanley 151 spokeshave this week and have a couple of questions. Hope you can assist with these..
1) Spokeshave has a black enamel-like finish, what is the best way to refinish? I already cleaned it up and removed most of the rusty spots (used boeshield rust remover/cleaner).
2) I still need to sharpen the cutting iron. What is the best method for this? Do I follow the plane iron method?
3) Do I need to do anything to the cap iron?
4) Do I need to do anything for the flat surface?I’ve attached pics to show its condition. Last 2 are after cleaning it up..
Thanks, and appreciate your input..
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You must be logged in to view attached files.4 June 2014 at 4:24 pm #57907I sharpen mine just like I do a plane iron. For a few tips, check out this post http://paulsellers.com/2012/11/grinding-and-honing-spokeshave-blades/
4 June 2014 at 7:16 pm #57911If you wanted to touch up the paint I would just use some black enamel paint You should be able to buy small bottles in a model shop. The Veritas honing gauge will hold the iron for sharpening.You should lap the back of the iron flat before sharpening.Other than removing any rust I don’t think you need to do anything to the cap iron or the sole of the spoke shave
4 June 2014 at 7:51 pm #57912[quote quote=57911]If you wanted to touch up the paint I would just use some black enamel paint You should be able to buy small bottles in a model shop. The Veritas honing gauge will hold the iron for sharpening.You should lap the back of the iron flat before sharpening.Other than removing any rust I don’t think you need to do anything to the cap iron or the sole of the spoke shave
[/quote]yeah, good advice. However, it wouldn’t hurt to make sure the sole is flat and polished. At the least it will reduce friction.
5 June 2014 at 12:37 pm #57943Thanks David. I’ll touch up with enamel just to protect it. I did begin to flatten the back of the iron. It seems the edge has a bit of a bevel on the flat side so I worked on it for a bit. I see a bit of a sheen now on the edge but it’s slight so I’ll continue tonight when I get home. Then I’ll work on the edge using the honing guide..
Joe, thanks as well. I might check the bottom since I found a slight bevel on the flat side of the cutting iron. Just to be sure..
Enjoy the day… or evening..
Marilyn
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