I'm curious if anyone here puts any camber on their spokeshave blades. Do you find it helps with your woodworking projects, or do you stick to a straight edge? Looking for insights based on your experiences!
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I don't really use camber. I align the blade at an angle, so one side removes less material than the other. If I added camber, it wouldn't work for my method. If you're experimenting, though, those old Stanleys and Records are pretty cheap online! Try a few out and see how they feel.
Unless you're using a convex shave, I wouldn't recommend camber at all.
Generally, I don't apply camber on most of my spokeshaves. However, I make exceptions for some specific designs that accommodate it. For example, I have a couple where a heavier camber helps with certain shapes. One even has a reverse camber that's perfect for rounding things off!
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I do put a slight camber on my spokeshave blades. Just a bit to prevent the corners from digging in unexpectedly. I work with oars, paddles, and even guitar and banjo necks, so I do a lot of spokeshaving. It's really handy!
I make spoons too, and I mostly use a drawknife, but I've got some spokeshaves that need tuning up. You're right, they're super useful! I can give beginners a stick and a spokeshave, and they're having fun in no time.