Constructing your own Plane or Spokeshave: Blades and Kits
None of the planes commercially available comes with the blades you will find on this page. Into the bargain, you have a free hand in the shape you give your plane. There are plans here to follow if you so wish. Or you can adapt one of them, using it as the basis for your own design.
The blades we are offering are produced by Ron Hock in California. They were developed in association with the people at James Krenov's Fine Woodworking Studio in Fort Bragg. The dimensions of the blades are length 90 mm (3-1/2 in.) and thickness 4.8 mm (3/16 in.). When blades are as strong as this they neither vibrate nor wobble, however hard the planing work to be done. Compared with other blades they are quite simply unbeatable. The blades come with a 3 mm thick chip breaker. For more on the quality of these blades go to our plane irons page.
| Blade | Order nr. | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Plane Blade with chip breaker 25 mm (1 in.) | 307603  |
€ 43.50 |
| Plan for Rabbet Plane 25 mm (1 in.) Body wider than blade! |
307618 |
€ 4.00 |
| Plane Blade with chip breaker 32 mm (1-1/4") | 307604 |
€ 43.50 |
| Plan for plane 32 mm (1-1/4 in.) | 307612 |
€ 4.00 |
| Plane Blade with chip breaker 38 mm (1-1/2 in.) | 307605 |
€ 47.00 |
| Plan for plane 38 mm (1-1/2 in.) | 307613 |
€ 4.00 |
| Plane Blade with chip breaker 44 mm (1-3/4 in.) | 307606 |
€ 50.00 |
| Plan for plane 44 mm (1-3/4 in.) | 307614 |
€ 4.00 |
| Plane Blade with chip breaker 51 mm (2 in.) | 307607 |
€ 52.50 |
| No plan available for 51 mm |
| Blade | Order nr. | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Rounded Plane Blade with chip breaker 32 mm (1-1/4 in.) | 307608 |
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| Plan for plane 32 mm (1-1/4 in.) with rounded blade | 307615 |
€ 4.00 |
| Rounded Plane Blade with chip breaker 38 mm (1-1/2 in.) | 307609 |
€ 50.00 |
| Plan for plane 38 mm (1-1/2 in.) with rounded blade | 307616 |
€ 4.00 |
| Rounded Plane Blade with chip breaker 44 mm (1-3/4 in.) | 307610 |
€ 52.00 |
| Plan for plane 44 mm (1-3/4 in.) with rounded blade | 307617 |
€ 4.00 |
It is also possible to make one's own wooden spokeshave. The blades we are here offering are used on the courses on making spokeshaves run by John Guntermann und Dave Wachniki.
Large Spokeshave Blade
The cutting edge of the large spokeshave blade is 70 mm (2-3/4 in.) and its overall dimensions 113 mm (4-7/16 in.) x 16 mm (5/8 in.). The brass screws are included.
Order nr.: 307637
Price: € 41.50
Small Spokeshave Blade
The cutting edge of the small spokeshave blade is 38 mm (1-1/2 in.) and its overall dimensions 64 mm (2-1/2 in.) x 11 mm (7/17 in.). The brass screws are included.
Order nr.: 307638
Price: € 40.50
It is a bit puzzling that, in spite of modern alternatives, traditional wooden spokeshaves are still popular tools. They all share a common weakness: depth of cut adjustment.
Normally the blades are hand forged with upturned tangs that fit into holes pierced in the body of the shave. Wedged in position, they are adjusted by tapping the ends of the tangs or the base of the blade, as required. Over the years, some clever methods have been invented to improve this otherwise haphazard process; however, they are typically not very positive, or require the use of a tool, such as a screwdriver, or that the blade be completely removed to make even a small adjustment.
We have developed this kit for all those who are troubled by this problem but still use wooden spokeshaves. A tool built with this kit has a depth of cut adjustment that is simple, effective and requires no extra tool or blade removal.
Includes a 3 mm (1/8 in.) thick A2 tool steel blade, 100 mm (4 in.) long by 17 mm (11/16 in.) wide, a brass wear strip, two brass lock nuts and adjustment thumbscrews, a tap, and complete instructions. You provide and shape the wood of your choice. Minimum blank size is 280 x 38 x 22 mm (11 in. x 1-1/2 in. x 7/8 in.). Basic woodworking skills required.
Enlargement
Wood not included!
Order nr. 307952
Price € 39.00
