Am I getting the point with the spoke pointer?

[Josh Bowman]

I just got my antique spoke pointer and my hollow auger going. I don't know what the result should look like, nor how hard it should be to use them. I actually find them cumbersome and somewhat labor intensive to use. I would like a few opinions of how well these should work. Both tools are very sharp and I've guessed at their adjustments. Neither produce shavings like a pencil sharpener but kind of grind or cut fibers of the wood off. I've attached some pictures of the results and want some critique. Thanks in advance Josh

[Ken Werner]

Josh, first of all, welcome to the Creek.
I do get shavings from my spoke pointer that look like a pencil sharpener, and it leaves a smooth surface, and is easy to use. I suggest you check that the projection of the blade is small, and double check if it is really sharp. As in as sharp as a good plane blade or chisel.

[Josh Bowman]

Josh, first of all, welcome to the Creek.
I do get shavings from my spoke pointer that look like a pencil sharpener, and it leaves a smooth surface, and is easy to use. I suggest you check that the projection of the blade is small, and double check if it is really sharp. As in as sharp as a good plane blade or chisel.

I just got back from the shop and did find the pointers blade was now dull and I did have the projection to far in. I'll resharpen and try again. I'm thinking the projection should be like a finish plane? Where it's just barely in and runs parallel with the cone.

[harry strasil]

yeah, that's what it looks like, they are not high volume tools. and the harder you push the faster they cut.