All your videos are wonderful tutorials. Antidotes and tips how to hold them and use them. This one was quite helpful overall in the knowledge of spokeshaves. I'm using a Stanley adjustable spokeshave from the turn-of-the-century which I have refurbished then using it to fix up and clean up old Hammers and mallet heads get the great finish we're careful enough just a light dusting with 220 will finish the job. But based on his recommendations I'm going to try to pick up a wooden one or make one thanks mr. Dunbar
The metal spokeshave has its place in my tool kit as it works very well on seasoned timbers, I want the tool that is like a tiny plane with a small sole to shape wood. I understand your points though, and depending on how the grain in the wood being worked is running, that makes a huge difference in how the shave functions. I always heard not to grip the spokeshave like the bars on a small bicycle ... thanks for posting these videos!
Yes. All my shaves were made by Dave Wachniki of Dave's Shave. He and I used to teach together so he has a deep understanding of how a shave works. www.ncworkshops.com/
how to weld the metal tang on a vintage wooden spokeshave. like the one you have. i purchased it online and found out as i was removing the rust that one of the tangs was cracked off. i tryed JD WELD and ca glue mix with salt. no good kept breaking off. a little help please...
It is difficult to advise without seeing the cutter and tang. Was is made as a single piece? If so, try having it brazed. This require finding someone with that capability. A gunsmith perhaps.
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So satisfying to watch
Really great that a maker of Mike’s calibre shares his tips, working practices, really generous.
Mike: Glad to see you giving short informative videos on the spoke shave and other tools necessary in building Windsor chairs.
All your videos are wonderful tutorials. Antidotes and tips how to hold them and use them. This one was quite helpful overall in the knowledge of spokeshaves. I'm using a Stanley adjustable spokeshave from the turn-of-the-century which I have refurbished then using it to fix up and clean up old Hammers and mallet heads get the great finish we're careful enough just a light dusting with 220 will finish the job. But based on his recommendations I'm going to try to pick up a wooden one or make one thanks mr. Dunbar
Hi Steve: A wooden spokeshave does run circles around metal shaves.
I would honestly love some general woodworking video's from y'all.
The metal spokeshave has its place in my tool kit as it works very well on seasoned timbers, I want the tool that is like a tiny plane with a small sole to shape wood. I understand your points though, and depending on how the grain in the wood being worked is running, that makes a huge difference in how the shave functions. I always heard not to grip the spokeshave like the bars on a small bicycle ... thanks for posting these videos!
Just want to say a lot thanks for teaching me so many useful knowledge
Great videos by one of the Windsor masters.
Your videos always a pleasure. Thank you.
Sure we enjoyed it and learn
Thank you .Tom from Canada
Thanks again, Mike!
Thank you for the knowledge! Bill
Great instruction thanks
Thanks. John
Any particular brand spokeshave you recommend or find superior?
Yes. All my shaves were made by Dave Wachniki of Dave's Shave. He and I used to teach together so he has a deep understanding of how a shave works. www.ncworkshops.com/
Thanks, Mike.
how to weld the metal tang on a vintage wooden spokeshave. like the one you have. i purchased it online and found out as i was removing the rust that one of the tangs was cracked off. i tryed JD WELD and ca glue mix with salt. no good kept breaking off. a little help please...
It is difficult to advise without seeing the cutter and tang. Was is made as a single piece? If so, try having it brazed. This require finding someone with that capability. A gunsmith perhaps.