LV Spokeshaves

[ike]

I'm considering getting some decent spokeshaves. Chris doesn't like the LA shave but can anyone enlighten me on the 'normal' LV spokeshaves?. I haven't found a review of them yet.

cheers

Ike

 

[Neil]

Are you trying to hurt Alf's feelings. Ike?

https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1885

NeilCFD

 

[Neil]

Also have a look at this

NeilCFD

 

[ike]

Neil,

Great!. Thanks for the links. I've been scratching about and unearthed some mre info on tuning old metal shaves - maybe I don't need to spend much.

Alf, Sorry, how did I miss it!. Doh! <slopes off to lick print>.

cheers

Ike

 

[Neil]

I've been scratching about and unearthed some mre info on tuning old metal shaves

That sounds interesting - where did you find it?

NeilCFD

 

[ike]

I found it here.

 

[Neil]

Thanks, Ike

NeilCFD

 

[Alf]

I'm considering getting some decent spokeshaves. Chris doesn't like the LA shave but can anyone enlighten me on the 'normal' LV spokeshaves?. I haven't found a review of them yet.

<sobs quietly in a corner> :wink:

Good link, Ike. Perhaps time I re-posted a link to The Index wherein that and other useful tutorials from Mr Smalser can be found. Bookmark it peeps; 'tis a handy page indeed.

A word of caution vis-a-vis metal shaves of the Stanley/Record variety. You'll notice there's considerable difference of opinion over whether they're worth the effort or not. Very reminiscent of the argument over whether modern Sorby chisels are worth having. 'Tis for the same reason - inconsistancy. Whether old or new (though your chances for the good are better with old) you could get a dreamy shave that's just great, but equally you could get an absolute stinker. D'you feel lucky? :wink: FWW had a good article on super-tuning a shave by Brian Boggs a while back, which used to be on-line, but seems to have gone now I could probably hunt out the issue # if you're interested.

FWIW, I like the L-V low angle. It's not perfect for everything, but no single shave ever is. I also like old woodies, but getting them in useable condition is increasingly difficult round here.

Cheers, Alf

 

[ike]

Alf wrote:

<sobs quietly in a corner>

I'm positively glowing with embarrassment .

I could probably hunt out the issue # if you're interested.

I say, steady on..I'm still a fresh-faced Galoot In Training! :roll:

FWIW, I like the L-V low angle. It's not perfect for everything, but no single shave ever is

. Nows there's a thing. Been cogitating 'bout the LA. Read some good reports about it, and as you say, not for everything.

I also like old woodies

The LV woody kit looks a nice little project for a rainy day. N'est pa?

 

[Alf]

The LV woody kit looks a nice little project for a rainy day. N'est pa?

Mais oui. Certainement. Mais premier catch la "tuit", n'est pas? :roll:

Cheers, Alf

Linguist. Just not sure in which language.

 

[Philly]

Ike,
I have the L-V low angle and L-V flat bottom spokeshaves-both are great, easily up to Lie-Nielsen standards and a lot cheaper than the Boggs (which I think L-V used to manufacture???)
You wont go wrong with the regular spokeshave-it is spot on! The low-angle is also very useful, but it depends upon which style of shave you are used to (old woodie style or metal type)
regards
Philly

 

[ike]

Linguist. Just not sure in which language.

Je pense "Franglais" 8)

Philly,

Thanks for the advice. Sounds like I won't be disappointed if I go for them. :wink:

cheers

Ike

 

[Rob Lee]

The LV woody kit looks a nice little project for a rainy day. N'est pa?

Mais oui. Certainement. Mais premier catch la "tuit", n'est pas? :roll:

Cheers, Alf

Linguist. Just not sure in which language.

Bonjour Alf -

D'apres moi, la gamme "woody" est fantastique! On a designe un vraiment utile outil. Je peux en apporter avec moi (en Angleterre) en Decembre, s'il ya quelqu'un qui veut l'essayer.

Salut -

Rob

 

[Shady]

Schon Rob - Zwei fur mich, bitte!!

:wink:

 

[Rob Lee]

Schon Rob - Zwei fur mich, bitte!!

:wink:

Ach - my only German vocabulary is all related to ordering beer...

so is that "two for me, pls?"..

Cheers -

Rob

 

[Shady]

Got it in one (ho ho..) But I'm not interested in a German style beer belly - just a brace of spokeshaves, really... :wink:

I think, courtesy of the Army, that I can actually order a beer in about 12 different languages... Mozambiquan portuguese being the 'weirdest'...

 

[Rob Lee]

Got it in one (ho ho..) But I'm not interested in a German style beer belly - just a brace of spokeshaves, really... :wink:

I think, courtesy of the Army, that I can actually order a beer in about 12 different languages... Mozambiquan portuguese being the 'weirdest'...

Hopefully - you also know how to ask where the WC is twelve languages too.... :lol:

That's always the second phrase learned...

Cheers -

Rob

 

[Alf]

Bonjour Alf -

D'apres moi, la gamme "woody" est fantastique! On a designe un vraiment utile outil. Je peux en apporter avec moi (en Angleterre) en Decembre, s'il ya quelqu'un qui veut l'essayer.

Salut -

Rob

Well that's easy for you to say...

<Goes to find French/English dictionary. Blows dust of ages from same>

It's no good. You lost me shortly after "Bonjour"... You think it's great? (well you would ) You'll bring some in December if...? Then I get hopelessly lost. Okay, hopelessly lost even more. :roll: ****, this is worse than double French last lesson on a Friday afternoon with Madame <shudder> :shock:

Cheers, Alf
Really hoping we don't get into Mozambiquan Portuguese 'cos I've lost that dictionary...

 

[Rob Lee]

(snip)

It's no good. You lost me shortly after "Bonjour"...

Hi Alf -

I'll be glad to bring along a "built" spokeshave kit, if anyone wants to try it...

Building your own is a good alternative to buying one..! (then you can't say anything about the handles either :wink: )

Cheers -

Rob

 

[Alf]

Thank goodness - English!

(then you can't say anything about the handles either :wink: )

Now where's the fun in that? :roll:

Cheers, Alf