Isn't it amazing how your videos on TH-cam have transformed since the start of the year? I remember when it was just you and a tripod in a dimly lit garage, struggling to capture every chisel stroke and saw cut. But now, it's like stepping into a dimly lit master craftsman's workshop with every frame meticulously crafted to showcase the beauty of the wood grain, the precision of the tools, and the artistry of the maker. The cinematography has evolved to a point where every angle, every close-up, and every pan is like a work of art in itself outshining the project at hand. The lighting is so perfectly balanced, highlighting the textures and details of the wood, while the background music sets the mood, making you feel like you're right there in the workshop, breathing in the scent of freshly cut lumber. Great job Mike!
I was having trouble getting started with my first spokeshave, this video answered all my questions and showed me where i needed to adjust my blade to get it working. Turns out I had it sticking out too far, thanks!
It's surprising how little a blade needs to protrude to get a shaving, and how little it needs to be advanced from there for it to be "too far." Thanks for watching.
I had to hone my Custom 5, so I would imagine you need to do the same with the spokeshaves. I don't know of any company that ships planes that are honed. Blue Spruce does a fantastic job on their chisels, but they are the only company to do it.
Great video, Mike. Enjoyed the demonstration & feedback given on the tool. Makes a difference when people provide all the information like that, instead of leaving us wondering with unanswered questions in the end! Thanks for it all. If I had the ability to do any kind of woodworking right now, I have to honestly say, just based on this video & review alone, I’d be buying 1 right now instead of writing a comment lol!
I have a really shitty harbor freight windsor design jack plane that's pretty much useless. however the iron is shaped exactly like the iron for the spokeshave (maybe a few cm longer). i wonder if i can make my own
Spoke shave have always been favourite tool. 65 years ago I figured out that my dad's old wooden spoke shave is the easiest way to pare wood. I still have this wooden one but I also have two cheap Chinese copies of a Stanley. One, I leave on a light cut, the other left on heavy cut. Saves adjusting while on a job. I can't afford one veritas let alone two. The cheap ones work really well. The only problems are, the adjustment knob are too small and the handles are too short. The irons seem to take, and keep a good edge. Just my experience!!!!
Impossible for me to say if it's worth the $ for anyone else...but for me it was. I'm sure you could buy an old Stanley spokeshave or whatever and tune it up to work just like this one, but I'd rather spend my time making shavings.
Isn't it amazing how your videos on TH-cam have transformed since the start of the year? I remember when it was just you and a tripod in a dimly lit garage, struggling to capture every chisel stroke and saw cut. But now, it's like stepping into a dimly lit master craftsman's workshop with every frame meticulously crafted to showcase the beauty of the wood grain, the precision of the tools, and the artistry of the maker. The cinematography has evolved to a point where every angle, every close-up, and every pan is like a work of art in itself outshining the project at hand. The lighting is so perfectly balanced, highlighting the textures and details of the wood, while the background music sets the mood, making you feel like you're right there in the workshop, breathing in the scent of freshly cut lumber.
Great job Mike!
^didn't watch the video.
nothing like a good hand tool when they work well
Agreed
OMG you actually touched and used a hand plane! That's a bingo square!
Is it technically a plane? I guess so. haha
I was having trouble getting started with my first spokeshave, this video answered all my questions and showed me where i needed to adjust my blade to get it working. Turns out I had it sticking out too far, thanks!
It's surprising how little a blade needs to protrude to get a shaving, and how little it needs to be advanced from there for it to be "too far." Thanks for watching.
I had to hone my Custom 5, so I would imagine you need to do the same with the spokeshaves. I don't know of any company that ships planes that are honed. Blue Spruce does a fantastic job on their chisels, but they are the only company to do it.
Nice looking wooden handles ---looks a lot like a Stanley --45 degree blade --bevel is down I think ?
I see how that could be a very helpful tool. Thanks for sharing Mike.
You betcha! It's awesome.
Great video, Mike. Enjoyed the demonstration & feedback given on the tool. Makes a difference when people provide all the information like that, instead of leaving us wondering with unanswered questions in the end! Thanks for it all. If I had the ability to do any kind of woodworking right now, I have to honestly say, just based on this video & review alone, I’d be buying 1 right now instead of writing a comment lol!
Thanks! It's a great tool.
Another great video, Mike! I cant wait to hang out on the Live tomorrow night!
See you there!
Great video thanks for sharing
Great video. Love a good spokeshave.
I honestly had no idea how much fun it would be to use!
@@WoodenThingsAndStuff yes. I’ve actually gotten too carried away before with it lol.
I have a really shitty harbor freight windsor design jack plane that's pretty much useless. however the iron is shaped exactly like the iron for the spokeshave (maybe a few cm longer). i wonder if i can make my own
Spoke shave have always been favourite tool. 65 years ago I figured out that my dad's old wooden spoke shave is the easiest way to pare wood. I still have this wooden one but I also have two cheap Chinese copies of a Stanley. One, I leave on a light cut, the other left on heavy cut. Saves adjusting while on a job.
I can't afford one veritas let alone two. The cheap ones work really well. The only problems are, the adjustment knob are too small and the handles are too short. The irons seem to take, and keep a good edge.
Just my experience!!!!
Nice video. Definitely a more professional look to them. Just need to work on the spokesperson now. :D Enjoyed the video.
Yeah, the presentation needs work, for sure. Maybe after a couple hundred more tries....
Is it worth $144.00???
Impossible for me to say if it's worth the $ for anyone else...but for me it was. I'm sure you could buy an old Stanley spokeshave or whatever and tune it up to work just like this one, but I'd rather spend my time making shavings.
Please, 99% less intro