The spokeshave wins

[Richard Hutchings]

Hi guys, I'm really trying to build a guitar without the use of motors. I can't say that I didn't use any power tools to this point but I'm getting there. I was struggling last night to fare the top and back of my guitar with hand tools. I tried chisels and planes but it wasn't til this morning that I broke out the spokeshave. Light shines down from heaven. OMG, it was such a great experience. I was able to bring the top and back completely flush with the ribs except at the waist. Effortlessly.

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[David Eisenhauer]

I'm thinking spoke shaves have to be near the top of the list of ultimate hand tools for working wood.

[Jim Koepke]

I'm thinking spoke shaves have to be near the top of the list of ultimate hand tools for working wood.

Maybe near the top or the list as one of the ultimate speciality tools of woodworking.

Next we will have to have a discussion of bevel up versus bevel down. Then imagine if someone designed a spokeshave with a chip breaker.

jtk

[Kyle Iwamoto]

Now that you mention it, there are times where I SHOULD have grabbed a spokeshave. I'll have to go find mine.
Hmmm....... A chip breaker. Make a spokeshave even better? I wonder. I'd buy one I think. Especially if I can't find mine. An excuse to buy another tool. I'm going to google this.

[David Eisenhauer]

While there seem to be an infinite number of spoke shave rabbit holes to dive down Jim, the "best way to sharpen a spoke shave" rabbit hole would most likely break the internet.

[Frederick Skelly]

Always good to have the right tool for the right job!
Glad it worked for you!
Fred