STANLEY 55 mm Flat 151 Spokeshave

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This spokeshave comes with five hard and durable blades to be swapped out as needed. It will be easy to use, easy to adjust and you won’t have to worry about the blades getting dull or repurchasing for quite a while. The bottom of the tool is made from wear resistant material, aiming to give as much use out of the tool as possible. Overall, I managed to get the Kunz to do a good job, but the Stanley was easier to set up and it did a better job than the Kunz. If you’ve got a bit of knowledge on how to prepare and care for it, this Swpeet spokeshave will do its job just fine for a fraction of the price. Flatten the sole, sharpen the blade and wax between uses to avoid rust and you’ll find shaving with it is an enjoyable experience.

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In an ideal world, all spokeshaves would come perfectly flat out of the box, smooth to control and pristine. Unfortunately, reality doesn’t measure up, especially for more budget friendly options. Spend some time flattening and polishing the sole with sandpaper and you’ll make almost any tool usable. Sharpen After receiving the Kunz first, I set it up and took it to an off cut to see what it could do. It was surprisingly good. However after receiving the Stanley, I was blown away by the difference! Every single screw minus the adjustment knobs for the blade were machined with slots for a screwdriver on the Stanley -not so much on the Kunz. The cap iron screw is some sort of elongated machine screw with an enormous knob that just feels cheap! In the case of a spokeshave the most important steps you need to take care of are sanding, flattening and sharpening. SandingThe handles of a spokeshave extend like wings from both sides of the tool and they’re an important part of maintaining control and stability when angling a cut. If the handles are too long they can be uncomfortable to work with but if they’re too short they’ll make it hard to judge the angle. Blade When you’re just starting out, using a spokeshave can be pretty focus intensive work. If you’re not used to it, you might be tempted to grab it by the edges of the handles and start cutting but this will limit precision. We advise that you grab it with your thumbs and forefingers as close to the body as possible so that the movement is easier to control from your wrists.

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There are four types of spokeshaves. The flat spokeshave, round spokeshave, concave spokeshave and convex spokeshave. The flat spokeshave is the most frequently used and the most versatile. Sign up to receive the long and short of it. The latest STANLEY product info, special offers, and more at your fingertips. This tool is a great buy if you’re willing to put in 30 minutes or so of work before you use it. It’s affordable and has all the functionality you would expect from a flat base spokeshave. You can adjust it pretty easily but this is not the kind of tool you’ll be able to put to work straight out of the box.If you’re looking for a quality spokeshave but you’re unable or unwilling to pay top dollar for the most reputable brands, this is the tool for you. This spokeshave is great value for money and the best you will find in its price range.