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Permalink Reply by Habanera Hal on September 3, 2012 at 4:42am

I have one of those.  Never been able to master it, though. :(

Permalink Reply by Suspect Device on September 3, 2012 at 4:44am

Oh yeah! Been on the lookout for an old spoke shave. I see them at yard sales & flea markets occasionally, but not usually this nice/rust-free. 

Permalink Reply by PhilUSAFRet on September 3, 2012 at 8:40am

nice looking.  I wonder how they work on red oak.  I would imagine you need some strong hands, shaving sharp blade, and the right depth adjustment.  I've been wanting to try one, but not sure the arthritis in my hands could cooperate.

Permalink Reply by MichaelS Country Boy Guitars on December 18, 2012 at 3:45am

Nice tool, I have been using my grandfathers on most of my necks, once you get used to it you will love it. Keep the blade sharp and don't set it too deep. And contrary to what some will tell you you can push or pull the spoke shave, you just have to feel the grain and which way it cuts best.

Permalink Reply by jabes on January 2, 2013 at 1:40am

borrowed a flat and a convex from a pal then bought my own, cost less than £30 for the two by Stanley. easier to set than the old type.just keep them sharp,makes shaping the neck a pleasure...