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Drawknife question
Pat B:
I have never liked a spokeshave. It only worked well for me on ERC. I use a draw knife, bevel down, for removing bark and sapwood, getting to a back ring and some shaping. Then comes rasps and finally a scraper...none of which are very sharp. ::) Pat
PepeLep:
I've been using a drawknife for all kinds of woodworking since I was a kid. I own probably six or seven of them.
I love drawknives.
They take a lot of practice. I'm still practicing.
:D
I've never used a spokeshave.
D. Tiller:
Major reduction...a hatchet!
Medium reduction...a ferriers rasp!
Fine reduction/tillering...acabinet scrape!
Those are my favorites! Its a nice Viking designed one that works great for throwing too! When I get frustrated with a bow I'm working on I toss it at one of the trees nearby!
Auggie:
Any good tips on sharpening for draw knife?
PepeLep:
--- Quote from: Auggie on July 03, 2007, 08:00:12 am ---Any good tips on sharpening for draw knife?
--- End quote ---
That's why I have five or six of them.
;D
I think a file works ok on them. I've heard for chasing rings you don't want them too sharp. I have some that are real sharp and some that are pretty dull.
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