The round spokeshave is designed for shaving off the inside of arched surfaces, the concave one is used to create rounded objects such as wheels while the convex spokeshave is used to create a dugout shape in your woodworking. If you’re looking for a quality spokeshave but you’re unable or unwilling to pay top dollar for the most reputable brands, this is the tool for you.

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This is a problem not only from a flatness perspective, but also, the paint can leave residue on your work as you’re using the tool. In an ideal world, all spokeshaves would come perfectly flat out of the box, smooth to control and pristine. It will be easy to use, easy to adjust and you won’t have to worry about the blades getting dull or repurchasing for quite a while.

In the case of a spokeshave the most important steps you need to take care of are sanding, flattening and sharpening.

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Spend some time flattening and polishing the sole with sandpaper and you’ll make almost any tool usable. By using the screws on the top of the spokeshave’s body you’ll be able to adjust the depth of the cut, making for bigger or smaller shavings depending on how much material you’re looking to take off.

So get ready to arch an edge or smooth out a spindle, today we’re exploring the best spokeshaves of 2023!