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Title: First drawknife?
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on March 31, 2022, 08:10:43 AM

Never used a draw knife! What is a decent quality drawknife for a first timer? Any features I should look for? Angle? Curved, straight?

Title: Re: First drawknife?
Post by: Mad Max on March 31, 2022, 10:38:11 AM

Look for a old one on Facebook or eBay 
They were made when quality was number 1
You may find one at the Tn Classic
I will see you there  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: First drawknife?
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on March 31, 2022, 10:56:20 AM

Thinking about doing the self bow class. Wouldn't hurt to have a few tools to bring? May be best to go and see what I need first.
Ken

Title: Re: First drawknife?
Post by: Mad Max on March 31, 2022, 11:27:33 AM

Yes you need to enter the selfbow challenge
Everything you need will be there but bring what you think you would need

Title: Re: First drawknife?
Post by: Flem on March 31, 2022, 12:40:44 PM

My first one is the pretty hand forged number. It's still my favorite for hogging wood, but it was too expensive. The long slender one is the go too for most every other task and it cost a few bucks at a thrift store. They are like saws and hand planes, etc..... Nice to have a selection.
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Title: Re: First drawknife?
Post by: Pat B on March 31, 2022, 03:57:39 PM

Kenneth, look around flea markets and junk stores for an old draw knife. Just be sure the edge isn't chipped. They used to be about $20. I may have an extra one I could spare if you want it. I can bring it to the Classic or try to get it to you before then.
 Both straight and curved are useful.
 I'll have my bucket of tools at the Classic and you are welcomed to use any of them.

Title: Re: First drawknife?
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on April 01, 2022, 08:55:34 PM

Went to the local antique mall and picked up an 8" one for 25 bucks.

They had a barrel of old recurve bows! Pretty rough,  but one Browning Wasp may have to come home with me. Good tips, no cracks in the glass. Needs refinished though.

Title: Re: First drawknife?
Post by: Pat B on April 01, 2022, 11:13:03 PM

Neither happened without pics.  :bigsmyl:

Title: Re: First drawknife?
Post by: Kirkll on April 02, 2022, 09:23:11 AM

Didn’t they used to call those a “ Spoke Shave” ? back in the covered wagon days all those wagon wheels were built by hand the banded with steel.  Kirk

Title: Re: First drawknife?
Post by: Pat B on April 02, 2022, 10:02:39 AM

A spoke shave is like a plane with side handles and adjustable blade.

Title: Re: First drawknife?
Post by: Kirkll on April 02, 2022, 10:43:44 AM

Quote from: Pat B on April 02, 2022, 10:02:39 AM

A spoke shave is like a plane with side handles and adjustable blade.

Thanks Pat…..That’s right…. Now I remember. I’ve got an old one that has a place for your thumbs too.   They had some very cool custom block planes back in the days too.   Kirk

Title: Re: First drawknife?
Post by: Flem on April 02, 2022, 10:53:45 AM

Quote from: Kirkll on April 02, 2022, 09:23:11 AM

Didn’t they used to call those a “ Spoke Shave” ? back in the covered wagon days all those wagon wheels were built by hand the banded with steel.  Kirk

Pretty darn close. Spoke shave is like a hybrid draw knife, hand plane. Good to have a selection of these, also.
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Title: Re: First drawknife?
Post by: Appalachian Hillbilly on April 02, 2022, 10:54:44 AM

Here you go Pat

Title: Re: First drawknife?
Post by: onetone on April 02, 2022, 11:07:45 AM

A couple more spoke shaves - one curved.

Title: Re: First drawknife?
Post by: Pat B on April 02, 2022, 12:04:57 PM

Nice haul, Ken.
 I never liked using spoke shaves on selfbows but lots of others use them.