Tool - Spokeshave
c. 1920A spokeshave is a handheld woodworking tool used for shaping and smoothing round or curved surfaces. It typically consists of a blade fixed between two handles, allowing the user to guide it along the wood.
Spokeshaves consist of a blade or iron secured to the body or stock of the tool, which has two handles – one for each hand. The bottom surface of the tool is called the sole. The blade can be removed for sharpening, and adjusted to vary the depth of the cut.
A spokeshave is a handheld woodworking tool used for shaping and smoothing round or curved surfaces. It typically consists of a blade fixed between two handles, allowing the user to guide it along the wood.
Stanley Rule & Level Co spokeshaves, produced in New Britain, Connecticut, are woodworking tools. Common models from this era, such as this No. 51, feature durable cast iron bodies and often possess markings indicating their early, high-quality manufacture.
Stanley No. 51 is a classic flat-sole spokeshave often marked "Stanley Rule & Level Co. New Britain, Conn. USA".
Details
Details
Front: "Stanley. Rule & Level Co. New Britain. Conn"
Back: "No.51"
Spokeshaves are particularly useful for tasks such as shaping chair legs, cart wheel spokes, and other curved parts of furniture. They come in various types, including flat-bottom, round-bottom, and concave designs.
Spokeshaves consist of a blade or iron secured to the body or stock of the tool, which has two handles – one for each hand. The bottom surface of the tool is called the sole. The blade can be removed for sharpening, and adjusted to vary the depth of the cut.
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