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[Washington]

A question for bat makers really, would a convex spokeshave do the same job as a travisher in concaving a bat??

Cheers

Dan

[Beachcricket]

Yes if the blade is bent like a travisher meaning it's convexed side to side. Some spokeshaves say convex but that means the sole is radiused front to back to shape tight curves but it will not cut in the same way as a travisher and may not yield the same results.

A "clifton convex spokeshave" is like a travisher but a "stanley convexed sole spokeshave" is not.

[Washington]

Ok thanks for that  . . . so which would recommend? and are there any good online suppliers?

[Beachcricket]

I like my travisher it's similar to one of these. No.4 or No.5 and it's a bit cheaper than a clifton spokeshave.
http://www.gandmtools.co.uk/cat_leaf.php?id=1255

Ebay is always good and someone on here will probably have one going spare for you.

A spoon shave/carving spoon? not sure what the name is but I have one and it's aggressive but useful.
http://www.toolman.co.uk/acatalog/TM275.jpg

[Washington]

Yeah ive been in touch with Tim from g&m tools he's been a great help he recommended the beech handled travisher, just exploring all avenues really. I do like the look of the clifton spokeshave mind . . .

In that case does anyone have one for sale?

Looks like an interesting tool . . .

[Howzat]

I found the best tool the snell and atherton leather shave no four. Perfect!

[Ayrtek Cricket]

agree with u there mate

[Washington]

Which number travisher is best suited for concaving 4 or 5?

[Ayrtek Cricket]

iv got a 4 but havent really looked at a range of them to work out whats the most suitable

[Washington]

Ok cheers Tom

I've just ordered a number 4 and was wondering if there is a need for a range of different numbers?

[Ayrtek Cricket]

Iv not tried anything else in all honesty as norbs recommended a 4 or 5 if memory serves me right....mind u iv only made 4 bats so I'm mo expert

[Howzat]

Yeah, Tom has got my Atherton and Snell one, going well i hope!

[Washington]

Ok il stick with just the number 4 for the time being see how it goes thanks for the advice fellas

[Lekka Global Alliance]

I found the best tool the snell and atherton leather shave no four. Perfect!

Are you selling Leo ?

[Howzat]

No if you read above Tom now owns it