How to Adjust A Boggs Spokeshave from Lie-Nielsen
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
- The Boggs Spokeshave is one of my favorite hand tools. The setup is simple and you can adjust the depth of cut quickly with one hand.
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Yeah, I’ve never seen anyone use a hammer for this. You can already get A LOT of fine adjustment simply by changing the way you present the tool to the surface. Hammer taps would really slow you down.
The only thing that’s gonna get beat up is the top of the swing arm. Or the top of my leg vise chop when I’m at the workbench.
That is how I like to adjust my spokeshave but I am looking to an upgrade because the mouth opening is too much, I like this simple models with no adjusters though this one seems a bit delicate or fancy to tap it against a surface like that, am I wrong?
It’s really sturdy. The only thing I’m careful about is being sure to tap the brass (instead of the handle) when I’m trying to lighten the cut.
But I’m not sure this is necessary. I’ve had over a dozen students (and Jeff has had hundreds) who have used these shaves (borrowed or brought their own) and no one has broken one yet.
@@thejointeffort wouldn't it dent it? brass is kind of soft
Only if you’re hitting it on metal. It’s much harder than wood. This are good questions. Kind of hard to answer them yourself without using the tool first.
@@thejointeffort Thanks for your replies, glad you like the questions, I guess ideally you'd tap them with a fancy hammer but that is just another item to invest in and take care off, I feel like I wouldn't been able to find it in the shop 5 times out of 10 haha.
Plus what I like about this tool is how you can adjust it while working just by taping it against a surface, not need to be extra conscious about it, the hammer would fight that convenience.
@@thejointeffort Hey, I've been asking this question around RUclips and no one seems to be as responsive as you are, so I want to give you credits for that, and I am sorry if I am taking too much of your time, but I'd really like to know what is an acceptable mouth opening for a spokeshave?
I know premium brands like LN and Veritas have tight mouths but from what I've seen in the internet, the average spokeshave (including antique ones) tend to have a considerable gap. Also, Paul Sellers says in one of his videos that he is not a fan of tight mouths in a spokeshave since those don't allow him to work any fast.
My guess is that at least two tools would be ideal, one with a bigger gap, for coarse/fast work; and another with a tight mouth, for fine work. I'd still would like to know what is acceptable for the coarse tool? What are your thoughts on this? Many thanks in advance!