SPOONCUTTER DRAWKNIFE

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c. 1880 - 1920

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Overview

Two wooden handles joined by a metal 'shave' in a 'u' shape.

Historical information

A spooncutter is a hand tool used to shape and smooth woods in woodworking jobs such as making cart wheel spokes, chair legs, paddles, bows, and arrows.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-37-2001.1801

Item type

Objects

Contextual information

One of the main differences between spokeshaves and draw knives is the level of control over the depth of the cut. Basically draw knives are used for rougher cuts and can chop away more wood and do it faster that a spokeshave can. In contrast, a spokeshave makes smaller, smoother cuts.

Keywords

CONNOR, Family

Carpentry

Year

c. 1880 - 1920

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Last modified

Monday, 19 October, 2026

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