Only one of the ferrules is brass and I believe that side is a replacement handle as it doesn’t match the other. Even in the 1800s most all ferrules...
Interestingly, they are called "spokeshaves" and not "boardshaves.":rolleyes: Perhaps because their original use was to shape wagon spokes and other...
John, although I have been woodworking for over 50 years, my use of spokeshaves was sporadic until I recently embarked on building Windsor chairs. I...
I would suggest you make sure the sole is flat. Lay a piece of 220 sandpaper on a dead flat surface and rub the sole on it to flatten it. Move up to...
Bandsawing blanks is certainly an important aspect of this thing called turning. I currently have two bandsaws in my shop, and have owned two others...
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