Print

[Beachcricket]

Where did you get the drawknife sharpened?

Also got my draw knife back today and is razor sharp!

[GJ]

At my Grandparents.
Seems to have everything in his workshop!

[GJ]

Just had a go with the drawknife this morning, is a lot easier when ultra sharp!
I find i can shape the toe quite well but taking wood of the shoulders is quite hard. I think i will mostly use the plane for this.

[Beachcricket]

I have this drawknife but it's bevel angle seems far too steep at 40 degrees and I don't have the facilities to alter it. This will be the first time I'll use it on a cleft, without one it took me ages to remove even an ounce.

http://www.axminster.co.uk/product-Arno-Continental-Pattern-Drawknives-31394.htm

[Biggyd63]

UPDATE..Got a couple of kashmir clefts from CJI
Wow they are rock hard, will be used as firewood i think
I just can't seem to get anywhere with them..
Went straight onto the grade 3 english willow and instantly easier to work with
Well worth spending more to get a decent cleft..
I am really pleased with the start i've made

[Beachcricket]

Any idea on what profile or weight you are aiming for?

[GJ]

Used the drawknife much?
Slowly starting to get to grips with it but still really hard to use,

[Biggyd63]

I want it to be quite chunky...big edges etc so theres plenty of room for error
With any luck about 2.10
I think my drawknifes a bit blunt and i dont really know how to sharpen it, any ideas?
I very confident when using the planes and spokeshave, so ive been using them
It will be finished soon i hope...

[SAF Bats]

I clamp the drawknife to the bench and run the stones/files up and down the cutting edge of the blade.

[19reading87]

That looked a really nice G3 willow....

[Biggyd63]

This is it so far UNFINISHED
I need tips on how to make the edges smaller
When using a plane do you

a) go straight along length of the bat
b) go in a "curve" shape from the middle outwards
as in pic below



btw it weighs about 3.1

[GJ]

had much more luck with this?
would quite like to see your final shape....

[Biggyd63]

Yeah, i've only got one edge to complete tomorrow.
won't take me too long.
Do you reckon a low middle, long middle or high middle?

[GJ]

hmmm sounds good...
Go for something inbetween 
How did you find using the spokeshaves?

[Biggyd63]

I'm just gonna use the plane until i like it..
although i'm a bit of a perfectionist and can't leave it alone.
i love using the flat spokeshave..for the shoulders and toe
but i can't seem to use the concave spokeshave at all..which i find weird
Has anyone got any tips?
Do you set up the concave spokeshave the same as the flat one?