Spokeshaves

The Spokeshave is a variation of the hand plane utilizing side handles and a very short sole. It is especially useful where rapid short strokes are employed, and in areas where a plane would be awkward to use, like on chair legs or spindles.

Spokeshaves are generally pushed through the cut, but can be pulled in cases where the grain abruptly reverses. Understanding the nature and use of the spokeshave can be illusive so we have written a highly instructive primer to crack the mystery of The Adjustable Shokeshave. Also check out our spokeshave blog post from Lee Laird on The Boggs Spokeshave. It provides a good overview of the spokeshave's tuning and use.