Joe Unni
03-11-2007, 2:23 PM
Hey all,
I'm still working that padauk/maple coffee table and I'm at the spot where I need to smooth the inside of the coopered legs. It works out that I need to remove about 1/2" of material from the center of each stave. I've tried my lame excuse for a jack plane (sears special) - I was able to remove material, but of course it's flat. I've tried my LV LA spokeshave (great tool by the way), but I don't have clearance for the handles. I've tried an 50 grit sanding belt fasted to a lengthwise curved block of wood - VERY slow progress. The best so far is a Stanley Surform with the convex blade. It works pretty well, but still kind of slow going. Then I thought of an inshave. I've no experience with them so I'm wondering if using one would fit the bill. Woodcraft has a couple for between $60 - $70.
Any thoughts?
Thanks,
-joe
I'm still working that padauk/maple coffee table and I'm at the spot where I need to smooth the inside of the coopered legs. It works out that I need to remove about 1/2" of material from the center of each stave. I've tried my lame excuse for a jack plane (sears special) - I was able to remove material, but of course it's flat. I've tried my LV LA spokeshave (great tool by the way), but I don't have clearance for the handles. I've tried an 50 grit sanding belt fasted to a lengthwise curved block of wood - VERY slow progress. The best so far is a Stanley Surform with the convex blade. It works pretty well, but still kind of slow going. Then I thought of an inshave. I've no experience with them so I'm wondering if using one would fit the bill. Woodcraft has a couple for between $60 - $70.
Any thoughts?
Thanks,
-joe