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[@ninenailswoodshop]

Definitely in for the "10 things a spokeshave will improve in your workflow" video!! Bring it on!

[@daylen577]

It'd be cool to see a realtime video of you going through this process with a factory blade and with a used one. Literally just uncut footage, close-up, showing what you do and giving a good sense of how long it actually takes.

[@blueblur6447]

If I had to guess he can probaly go start to finish in less than 5 minutes. But I agree, often curious with wood working videos this same question :)

[@ClintsHobbiesDIY]

I really can't see why anyone would need more than we just watched.

[@12stormy13]

@@ClintsHobbiesDIY Which is why they said it would be cool not necessary.

[@masondegaulle5731]

Factory blade needs to be cut in, grind and hone of the chamfer, hone the flat, deburr. Cutting in a new blade is about 15 minutes for me to properly set it up, then 2-3 minutes to reintroduce a freshly honed edge when needed.

[@johanneswerner1140]

Probably even less. For chisels and plane irons flattening the back is what usually takes longest. Using the "ruler trick" speeds this up - a lot. I'd say apart from having an extra grit there's no real difference. Sharpening the iron (during working with the tool), Looking at Paul Sellers, Frank Klaus or Richard Maguire, you can get it sharp in a minute or so. But those have much more experience than hobbyists like me. For me, I'm not under time pressure and get it done in three minutes or so.

[@kholdanstaalstorm6881]

Another Stumpy Nubs classic masterclass, teaching tool work and maintenance. Clear, consistent and easy to follow along, with the cheap options explained also. The channel even promotes small businesses quality tools, what's not to love about this woodworking channel? A class act through and true!

[@blueblur6447]

He has a keen understanding of how to teach, how to sell you something without being annoying and hopefully make a good living from the pursuit... Other channels seem to loose focus, and couth. I have even gotten some great book recommendations for the audible from this channel. A true class act.

[@susanwoodcarver]

I am so looking forward to the video on how to use the spokeshave! I have a wonderful one and I can’t make that sucker work for nothing. Thanks for everything you do. We appreciate you.

[@johnstarkie9948]

If it doesn’t work, how is it “wonderful”?

[@susanwoodcarver]

@@johnstarkie9948 It is beautifully made. I appreciate its maker’s workmanship.

[@birdman858]

Nice to see David Charlesworth’s ruler trick in use. Sad to lose him. And thanks for teaching use, James.

[@mikedurkee7296]

Absolutely love your teaching style! That is coming from a retired high school teacher... I learn so very much from you. Thank you for your time! Also, TayTools is phenomenal!

[@Chris.Davies]

I have two old metal Stanley items, and one very old, hand made wooden one. I think it was made by my Grandfather in Africa before WWII. I use them to make handles for recycled hammer heads, and recently a Mahogany handle for a 1KG mini-sledge.

[@tomrut3653]

Thank you my friend, I’ll be waiting for my gift.

[@jimadams6159]

This is another classic masterclass by James from Stumpy Nubs. It teaches tool work and maintenance in a clear, consistent, and easy-to-follow manner. Also including cheaper options for those on a budget.

[@jerbear7952]

Interesting how similar this comment is to one above it

[@jimadams6159]

@@jerbear7952 A Somewhat UNNECESSARY comment that has nothing to do with the video.

[@oxidinstruments]

Thank you for making it so simple. Awesome content!

[@mxadema]

The new backdrop is coming along well.

[@StumpyNubs]

Still have to make all the drawers... may take a while :)

[@bobalman]

Thank you, Obi-Wan Nubs!

[@davegravel3740]

Posted 5 hours ago and the flat bottom spoke shave is sold out. Just have to wait to be emailed now. Love quality tools at a good price.

[@StumpyNubs]

Looks like they got have the flat-bottomed ones back in stock, at least while they last lddy.no/1g68h

[@J.A.Smith2397]

Your my boy blue! The "MOST" pleasurable tool in my shop if ya ask me!!!!

[@user-vc5wf2ox4m]

James, super!!! Thanks 👍🙏

[@theeddorian]

The spokeshave video is a great idea. You can simply use the strop for a time to restore the edge. And, even is you decide to use a stone, unless the edge is notched, you can probably use say a 1,200 grit for a quick honing, then the strop. We tend to notice "dullness" fairly easily, but fail to deal with it until we "really have to," because it's so much work with stones and strops.

[@hifartingoctopuss]

The punishment a spoke shave takes when cutting hardwood is beyond a strop. The middle of the blade tends to get worn the most so a flat surface like a diamond stone is important to make it so the edge remains flat and does not become concave.

[@theeddorian]

@@hifartingoctopuss I changed subjects there without notifying readers. I don't strop spoke shaves. I think Stumpy's idea is a good one. But I do strop chisels repeatedly during a day, only use a stone once or twice a week. Until the edge actually breaks and rounds off, the pulling motion of stropping will restore the edge of a lot of chisels. Metal and hardness come into play too.

[@bhartley1024]

I've spent a while backpacking around, working for room and board on small family farms and homesteads. In 2015 on a trip to Belize (formerly the colony of British Honduras until 1981), I found a Record A151 Spokeshave for sale in a hardware store in Belize City. They stopped making them in Sheffield, England in 2004, and I don't doubt this tool had been on the shelf for at least 10 years. The package was dusty and yellow with age. It was priced at $54.56 Belize dollars, or $27.28 USD, but there was another sticker on the back for $48.50, clearly it had been gathering dust long enough for the price to rise with inflation. It was alongside a cheaper, inferior quality brand, and had surely been passed over many times for the cheaper option. I bought it without hesitation and used it to make many handles for hammers, mattocks, shovels, hoes, and even a canoe paddle. It's so light and versatile, I'd pack it for my next trip.

[@davidpfisterer4075]

Thanks so much for showing us techniques that can be done well without investing in high end high cost systems

[@blaksin]

Thanks mr hamilton; ive grown very fond and quick with my block plane for rounding straight edges; definitely need to get good at my bird plane, cheers

[@6gunsand6strings]

One of my favorite tools. Great video.

[@rtowns7999]

I just happened to come across your channel and I really appreciate your teaching method and the way you communicate. Thanks for what you do!

[@Artisanwoodworks73]

I build cutting boards etc and use my spoke shave everyday in the shop. It's remarkably easy to learn to use them and the benefits are endless. Thanks for bringing more attention to these cool little tools. Thanks for the videos.

[@johanneswerner1140]

A spikeshave is also a great introductory tool for kids! My kids love using it. Mostly to make shavings, but we used it for actual projects as well.

[@kccustodes2618]

I just watched alot your sanding/staining/sealing vids and wanted to thank you so I comment here on most recent vid. You, sir, would be an excellent neighbor. Be safe!

[@pepperjack6421]

Agreed. My spokeshave and hand router are both old ones I restored, they are my absolute favorite tools.

[@williammaxwell1919]

I have my Grandfathers flat-bottom wooden spokeshaver, such an amazing woodworking tool to "release" the shape hidden in the wood.

[@williammaxwell1919]

& now I know horpw to sharpen it. Thanks Stumpy

[@hifartingoctopuss]

I'm a wheelwright and I use my spoke shave to shave spokes

[@mattmorrisson9607]

Stumpy showing his sharpening AND teaching chops! Nice video, my man!

[@RB-jv6un]

Such clean and nice fingers man! Not a missing piece.

[@StumpyNubs]

I am missing a small bit from the tip of my left index finger and I have some pretty bad scars on my left thumb, left ring finger and right wrist.

[@christophercastor6666]

I freaking love my spokeshaves. I need to order a bunch of these for my high school woodshop “Manufacturing” students. They actually prefer hand planes and chisels to sanders and routers, so they will likely gravitate toward the shaves. I can’t bring myself to take in my old no. 53 or heirloom wooden ones. Thank you as always James, -Castor

[@hifartingoctopuss]

Show them the wooden ones, maybe use them as a pattern and they could make their own

[@richardbrobeck2384]

Yes I have some antique ones that I use !

[@MrMarkpeggy]

Thanks for the great video James 👍 😊

[@MrMarkpeggy]

Well, bless your heart, James. I went to the link you gave us, and they are all sold out.

[@MikeyJ_366]

Please do a video on spokeshaves like you mentioned! Thanks Stumpy!

[@HighWealder]

Yeah, spokeshaves are an underated tool, I bought my woodworking members some secondhand ones for a fraction of the new price.

[@trashfirefuneral]

You are such a gifted educator, and I really appreciate what you do. I'd know almost nothing about woodworking if it weren't for your videos, and I enjoy this all so very much. Even with the skills I havent had a chance to practice yet... I still feel a lot more knowledgeable because of you when I head into the store, or buy a bit online.

[@DanteYewToob]

“Flat bottom girls, you make wood pieces get so round!” No joke, I started singing Fat bottomed girls every time you said flat bottom… hahaha

[@MCsCreations]

Thanks a bunch for the tutorial, James! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@jons2447]

"THANK YOU!", Mr. Nubs! I just bought a "Taytools 469560 Flat Bottom Spokeshave", delivered May 03. I paid $20.69US for a USED Taytools spokeshave on amazon, "fulfilled by amazon". I'm not unhappy w/ the tool but I do *not* recommend buying "used" at amazon. Buy new from amazon or from Taytools. I think the hole in the chipbreaker/blade retainer is too big (3/32) but other that it's fine. I wish you had posted this video 10 days ago! It wouldn't have made much difference, I've already learned how to sharpen most anything. I'll resharpen & try the scale under the back next time. I used a 400 & then a 600 grit diamond plate to clean up the machine marks. Followed up w/ a 1,000 & then 1,200 grit diamond plates. I've already used it a hickory handle, poor quality wood, 'wild' grain jumps about. But that is not the tool's fault, I wanted a cheap handle to practice on, & I sure got one. It's a "Truper", it was only $20US & I've made 3 handles out of it. I still need a 'good' one tho. Thanks again. Have a GREAT day, Neighbor!

[@user-qg6fy4yp8t]

Good and fundamental video!

[@pinarppanrapir9489]

Sharpening is one of the best techniques to learn.

[@kyranpennell305]

When should I expect the spokeshaves to arrive in the mail? 😂 Great vid, and love the the new backdrop.

[@ClintsHobbiesDIY]

Thanks Stumpy. I ordered both planes before they are sold out. I have a Stanley 51, but wanted a 151. The Ebay sellers are nuts with their prices on the 151.

[@joewrosenthal00]

I also have both of the VERY SAME spoke shaves. I can’t imagine my shop without them. ALSO-freehand sharpening is so much better than using a “machine”. My late father-in-law, a wood shop teacher taught me the technique ages ago-and I’ve never felt the need to do it any other way. Thanks, again, for a great video!

[@RAkers-tu1ey]

I just ordered. This time, I beat the Stumpy Bump! Good video, thanks

[@ParaBellum2024]

I shaped an electric guitar neck from a bandsawed maple blank, using my grandfather's spokeshave, which I still use. He was a joiner from the 1920s to 1970s, and this tool came to me when he died.

[@ashokmoghe8035]

Would like to learn how to use this tool. So eagerly waiting for the follow up video. Thanks James !

[@christopherharrison6724]

I use my spoke shave and my Japanese rasp regularly they make a great team.

[@docolemnsx]

I usually watch most of your videos, but this time I'm just here because of the title. A few hours before you posted this, I started shaving the bark off a long stake... With a machete 😂 And a bad one, too! A cheapo Gerber that I already had to sharpen twice, and I'm not even half way down the spoke.

[@MrDaneBrammage]

I started out sharpening with a jig and have mostly switched over to doing it freehand. I probably don't get blades quite as sharp, but I spend 100% less time messing around trying to get the jig set up square and at the right angle, so I don't put off sharpening so long, so I spend less time working with dull tools.

[@bigkevonbass]

I love my spokeshave, i make guitars and they are great for guitar necks.

[@patrickweckermann9121]

Great hand sharpening advice, one thing i would caution on is to make sure your fingertips aren't touching the stone in the process. You would be amazed at how much skin you can sand off without noticing until you notice your fingertips are bleeding, especially in the 1000+ grits.

[@eugenetswong]

Thank you.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Great information James, always need some reminding as I get older. Fred

[@alyssac.2763]

I would love to see a video about all the things you can do with a spoke shave!

[@coreygrua3271]

I appreciate the alternatives.

[@LitoGeorge]

I agree. Make that video about spokeshaves. I've got 3 and generally use it for green woodwork whittling and some shaping. I am sure there's more.

[@mariushegli]

I have nothing to say really, but I appreciate your content, and wish to help with the yt-algorithms.

[@chshrkt]

My Mother in law got me an antique spokeshave years ago and I have been scared to try and sharpen it. Thanks for this video, I feel a bit more confident that I could actually sharpen it now.

[@sdoitla1431]

Looking forward to the "using a spoke shave around the shop" video.

[@artswri]

Great info, love mine, now I'm going to try hand sharpening!?

[@weldabar]

I bought a new spoke shave and spent 4-1/2 hours trying to sharpen it before I gave up. Watching this video I realize I was doing it wrong, ha ha, cry. I'll have to pull it out of storage and try again, doing it the right way. Remember, something only seems obvious after you understand it.

[@jimrosson6702]

An absolutely another great video Stumpy love your teaching style and all your videos. And love Taylor Tools have bought many great tools from them since I started watching your channel great company thanks for sharing

[@johnnyb95678]

Thank you for the great and simple approach to learning free-hand sharpening. As always, your videos are informative and I always look forward to watching them.

[@liquidrockaquatics3900]

That’s one of the things that sucks about a new tool is getting out all those factory scratches and getting the angle set up the first time. I’ve been trying to get a plane refurbished for the last couple days and I finally got all the damage out of the blade. I just ran out of sandpaper on my high grits.

[@wdtaut5650]

2:06 "...a granite floor tile..." Pay attention, folks. Granite _is_ your best bet (in tiles for this purpose). I've checked lots of tiles and granite is more likely to be flat than any ceramic tile and most marble or slate tiles. Thanks for another great 'how to', Stump.

[@clocktowertx]

Thanks James. Have been on the fence for a while but you convinced me. Just ordered from Taylor with your link. Thanks again!

[@andrewbrimmer1797]

Thanks

[@JimBloggins1]

Spoke shaves are a great tool to have, much like the card scraper or cabinet scraper. Inexpensive and simple, easy to maintain and can do vast quantities of varied work to ensure a project has a professional finish.

[@buggsy5]

I do not do flatwork, I make English style self longbows for target shooting, mostly out of Pacific Yew. My three major shaping tools are draw knives, spokeshaves and cabinet scrapers. It would be just about impossible to make the bows without the use of at least a spokeshave and cabinet scraper.

[@HepauDK]

I think I have one somewhere, either hidden in my garage or in the attic. On the other hand, just shy of 2 weeks ago, I used my grandfathers old draw knife to trim the end of the handle for a manure fork I bought. A simple task, but the satisfaction was great, using a 50+ year old tool to get the job done. :)

[@thomashverring9484]

Great video, James! You're one of the best teachers on here. I don't sharpen exactly like that, but that doesn't matter. The most important part is that it's easy and effective. The more accessible the method, the better. We can always choose/develop our own favourite method as we learn-and, boy, do I have a lot to learn :^) My first spokeshave was given to me because a vintage tool seller (the tools, not the seller, were vintage) accidentally sold me a small hand drill with no jaws. It was an old flat sole Stanley of the type without the adjustment screws. It wasn't pretty, but it worked a treat! I bought the other one soon after! I love using them. I've gotten one with the adjustment screws since then. A brilliant tool!

[@asmith7876]

I have curved and flat spokeshaves, great tools, use them making spoons.

[@watermain48]

Great lesson James. Thanks for sharing it. Spokeshaves are some of my go to tools in the shop. Luckily, I enjoy sharpening. It's therapeutic.

[@Toni-oy5gu]

Thank you for the precise, easy to understand instructions. What did you use on the stone, water, oil?

[@nathanvandendungen4450]

Thanks for the explanation! Bought a spokeshave recently and thought I had to buy or make some jig to sharpen the blade.

[@clemoniii]

Thank you! I've been meaning to break out the spoke shaves I purchased and learn to use them. Might even put down my jigs to freehand sharpen.

[@54mgtf22]

Love your work 👍

[@grim-up-north2951]

Interesting video Stubby. It was the first thing I ever learnt as an apprentice cabinet maker! (Started out distressing oak furniture). As you mentioned, once mastered it becomes easy to sharpen nearly all blades. I'll even sharpen a pair of 12" planer blades in much the same way!!

[@bobpiec]

And it was a very good lesson. I has to replace a piece of a chair and used a spoke shave. Unfortunately It went away when we down sized. Might get a couple more though. Thanks Stumpy

[@user-sp6ju1zo3d]

interesting as always

[@SandyMasquith]

Thank you for this excellent video! I really struggle with the microbevel. I can easily find the primary bevel and sharpen that. It’s big enough to create the reference surface that you can “feel”. What I mess up on is a consistent microbevel. I can’t seem to keep the same bevel on each stroke. Your suggestion to get a few of these cheaper spokeshave might be just the ticket for practice. Thanks to the wood gods we have Taylor Toolworks!! $20 for a spokeshave like that is a true bargain! I do love that style of spokeshave. :)

[@dbnoho]

Really need Stumpy to weight in on the flatmaster. This might not be the right video to drop that suggestion, but after watching him build a drum sander, I’m interested to see everyone’s thoughts on the premade or DIY version of it.

[@5678blob]

Very good video, but I would reserve the ruler trick for the final lap on the back. Hair splitting, I know.

[@StumpyNubs]

Why? If you remove the bur after each grit you can then detect the new burr and know when to switch grits.

[@5678blob]

@@StumpyNubs Sorry- I wasn't clear. Remove the burr each time but with the iron flat on the stone. Then if you want to finish with the ruler trick you are doing it on the finest grit and thus minimizing the effect of the ruler. A fine point to be sure.

[@dianeewoldt3035]

Does the sole of the spoke shave also need to be flattened - like a block plane?

[@StumpyNubs]

Not really. I would want it even from side to side, but the sole is so short from the toe to the heel, and some are intentionally curved. The work is really done along the mouth.

[@TrevorDennis100]

Those spokeshaves are remarkably cheap. The cheapest I can buy them in country is about NZ$80 (US$50). The Taylor Toolworks spokeshaves are sold out (seven hours after this video was uploaded). I am super pleased with their handleless Narex chisels. I only had to pay US$15 dollars postage to NZ, and the quality is stunning. I have never been able to flatten and polish the backs of chisels so quickly before, and that is not because they are soft. So I think it might pay to have a thorough look around the Taylor Toolworks catalog.

[@leaveswalker1]

I wanted to get into hand tool woodworking, and the market exploded for saws, planes and other tools for my area, but the spoke shaves didn’t get the spike, and now I love working with them now. If you have time, I would love a tips, tricks, and pointers for using them.

[@glueupsscrewups]

Please make a spokeshave video!

[@janitorbob2008]

And they are sold out 😢. I have a decent flat bottom and was excited to see inexpensive round bottom option

[@dbnoho]

I put in rough leather gloves and rub the tough edges vigorously. Gives me beautiful broken in gloves. And smooth edges. The old way.

[@keithb62000]

How about showing us how you set up the the iron once it's sharp.

[@patrickwright2976]

James, PLEASE make the spokesman video!!

[@hashidatackey8758]

Sold!

[@ndothan]

Dang!!! I'm seeing this 18 hours after it posted, and they're all sold out lol.

[@StumpyNubs]

Looks like they got have the flat-bottomed ones back in stock, at least while they last lddy.no/1g68h

[@jethropebs]

As always, EXCELLENT tutorial on sharpening! James, would you use this exact method for sharpening hand plane blades? I'm a newbie to using a hand plane and just bought 4 different sizes that I'd like to set up properly. Thanks in advance for any helpful advise!

[@StumpyNubs]

Yes, planes and chisels may be sharpened the same way.

[@jethropebs]

@Stumpy Nubs Thanks James!

[@AB-C1]

This is GREAT timing been looking at buying a cheap on for last Two weeks but heard differing views about them that they're rubbish don't work etc (Amazon specials). But I've also seen people say invest in an old one or make one.. Any advice be good on whether the Amazon ones are any good or waste of money? Cheers from London 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@nelsonpalmer4831]

Many years ago, the old woodcraft furniture makers in Jamestown. NY used glass plate after using the stones. Do you know about the process ?

[@act.13.41]

There aren't many skills that a man really needs to have to be successful. Sharpening is one that really is required. Be it spoke shaves, planes, pocket knives, kitchen knives, lawn mower blades, etc., they all perform so much better when sharp. Because a sharp blade requires much less effort, it is actually safer to use. I do suggest going to the hardware store and getting yourself some cut resistant gloves to use when sharpening. You are handling items that are very sharp and you do need to protect yourself.

[@metzessible1271]

Why does wood require sanding at double or less (80, then 120, then 200 etc.), but metal has vast differences in grit (800 to 3000)? A lot of stones have vastly different grit differences. How do you know?

[@markmacthree3168]

eBay secondhand hand tools job done 🎯💯

[@ericpetitclerc5519]

I have to find a canadian source for this spokeshave, they are unavailable to the US place you gave, and if I can save a bit of duty taxes... Thank you for the video!