Est. 1998 — 27 years of woodworking knowledge
Help Identifying Spokeshave
Steve Evans
>Hello everyone. I picked up a box of misc items at an auction last week that included a couple of spokeshaves. One of them was easily identifiable as a Stanley 54. This one however has no identifying marks on it and I have had no luck tracking down a picture that's even close. Any suggestions on where to look, or even better, what it is.
Thanks
Hey, Steve, we're good but not that good
Bill Houghton, Sebastopol, CA
>A picture would help, Steve. Does this qualify as "oops?" No big thing...we've all done it. I'm famous here at work for sending out e-mails in which I refer to an attachment I haven't attached....
I could have swore that I saw a picture there
Steve Evans
>after I posted it. I'll try again. Ironic seeing as it's right above the post on posting pictures.
I'll add a link to a better quality picture *LINK*
Steve Evans
>as well
Spokeshave
No idea, but a great looking board.
Victor Parisian
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Re: Help Identifying Spokeshave
Bill Houghton, Sebastopol, CA
>Yup, it's a spokeshave.
Sorry. I have NO idea what it is. Maybe when Todd Hughes finds this thread, he'll know.
I like the straight-handle shaves, so it may make a good user...
Re: I could have swore that I saw a picture there
dave caudill
>If you can get a copy of Tom Lamonds book on spokeshaves you might find an answer or if you find Tom's e-mail address he might help you out. He is a member of the Midwest Tool Collectors and sometimes has adds in the Fine Tool Journal and others when selling books. I'm sure he would not be too hard to find. If I think about it at lunch I will try and find his address.
Dave
Re: I'll add a link to a better quality picture
Ernie Miller Topeka
>no marks on the blade? it looks like it is unpainted or japaned? if so it might be a patern makers copy of some one elses shave.
Re: I'll add a link to a better quality picture
Steve Evans
>Ernie
Nope no visible marks on the blade. It appears that it was japanned at one point, as there is just a bit left in a few protected areas. I guess it'll just go into the tool cabinet for a little bit, and see how it works. Thanks for the help guys
Steve
Spokeshave Identified!
Steve Evans
>Thanks to Eric Hedberg, the spokeshave has been identified as a Seymour Smith and sons spokeshave. Mine obviously has a replacement blade due to the lack of markings on it.
Gratifying, isn't it?
Bill Houghton, Sebastopol, CA
>So many mysteries - and so many makers.
