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Stanley 12-951 SpokeShave with Flat Base
Stanley
Dual thumbscrew adjusters for depth and skew control on both sides of the blade
- Flat sole
- Dual thumbscrew adjusters
- Steel blade
- Cast body
Pros
- Dual thumbscrew adjusters for depth and skew control on both sides of the blade
- Steel blade holds a serviceable edge with periodic honing
- Flat sole for convex curve shaping on chair legs and turned stock
- Widely available cast-body spokeshave with a proven, decades-old design
Cons
- Requires more tuning out of the box than premium boutique makers
- Flat sole only -- a separate curved sole spokeshave is needed for concave work
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