Jim in Oakville
Member
Hi,
I am finished my pen turning till fall now, back to furniture.
Awhile ago I bought a couple of Lee Valley spoke shave kits. They make a large and a small kit, so I made a pair.
I chose some curly claro walnut for my shave bodies.
These were fun to make, the wood is a matched pair from a cut off from some pepper mills I am about to make.
The sole plates that came in the kit were brass, I thought replacing them with some rosewood looked better.
The finish is three coast of shellac followed by a carnauba wax application with my Beal buffing system.
It was fun to make some tools that fit my hands, shaping the handles with rasps and files was a very satisfying process. I think I will make another set with radiused soles.
I am taking a Windor Stool class in a few weeks, they should get a good work out then!
I am finished my pen turning till fall now, back to furniture.
Awhile ago I bought a couple of Lee Valley spoke shave kits. They make a large and a small kit, so I made a pair.
I chose some curly claro walnut for my shave bodies.
These were fun to make, the wood is a matched pair from a cut off from some pepper mills I am about to make.
The sole plates that came in the kit were brass, I thought replacing them with some rosewood looked better.
The finish is three coast of shellac followed by a carnauba wax application with my Beal buffing system.
It was fun to make some tools that fit my hands, shaping the handles with rasps and files was a very satisfying process. I think I will make another set with radiused soles.
I am taking a Windor Stool class in a few weeks, they should get a good work out then!
] Your sincerity and innocence has brought a smile to my face… I am glad you saw how it can be used, I am sure when the blade is sharp it will cut hair from my forearm.[:0]
