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SPOKE SHAVE; TWO-HANDED
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Overview
A medium sized spoke shave made of wood with dual handles, one at each side. It has been carved into shape. There is a metal plate that has been screwed down with 4 screws. There is a metal blade. The metal blade has been attached and it has 2 thin nail like ends that protrude from the wood so it is able to be adjusted to size and hammered out to be sharpened.
Historical information
A spokeshave 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
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-37-2001.448
Item type
Width
5 cm
Height or length
38 cm
Inscriptions and markings
Belonged to OG Whitfield, Whitfield Thurman
