Trialing the spokeshave | boy's axe handle

joshiecole · Aug 21, 2015

Just a quick couple of pics, cos everyone likes pics. I don't know how many of you guys use a spokeshave but it really saves time versus the plane/rasp. I also find it easier to get a more fluid curve. You can get quite a few different subtle responses from the tool by applying pressure to the blade with your thumbs.

I'll have an axe head ready for this handle very soon.

SC T100 · Aug 21, 2015

Looks great so far. I really need to get a spokeshave too...I thinned a few handles recently, and the rasp works great, but does tire the hand after a while, and requires a bit more sanding to get rid of the gouge lines. I'm heading to a flea market this weekend...now I have something else to keep an eye on!

This forum is a "bad" influence!

joshiecole · Aug 21, 2015

Looks great so far. I really need to get a spokeshave too...I thinned a few handles recently, and the rasp works great, but does tire the hand after a while

I think it's just that the shave is such a pleasure to use.

Remzy · Aug 21, 2015

yes, a spokeshave leaves very little marks when its as sharp as it should be, and its such a pleasure to use.

garry3 · Aug 21, 2015

Its very satisfying and relaxing to make long curls of wood. I don't do enough of it.

That old Work Mate has seen some use. Very handy little benches. The way they clamp different shapes I think is their best feature. I have owned one for many years also.:thumbup:

rockman0 · Aug 22, 2015

Got this one recently. Needs sharpening. I'm getting some chatter when I use it.

Double Ott · Aug 23, 2015

I have one like this one. I still need to refine its use.

Tom

joshiecole · Aug 23, 2015

It'd be great to see some in-use pics if you have any?

markv · Aug 23, 2015

dis you make the handle from scratch?
looks really good, plenty of meat to geat a nice foot and eye the way you want it.

buzz