Buying a Spokeshave | Common Woodworking

PLEASE NOTE: We have noticed a discrepancy between different models of the Draper spokeshave we previously recommended. Therefore, we do not recommend buying the Draper at present. The Stanley below is performing well.

You can buy a decent spokeshave for less than £20 brand new. The metal-bodied Stanley #151 style (there are many brands making this model) bevel-down is the one Paul Sellers recommends. You will likely only need a flat-bottomed version at first, instead of the round-bottomed version. This is because the round-bottomed version isn’t needed so often, only in very tight radiuses of less than 6” (152mm) in diameter.

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🇬🇧 We purchased this Stanley spokeshave from Amazon for £17.75 in November 2018. In our latest price check the price was £22.33.*

🇺🇸 If you are ordering from the US, we have found it on Amazon.com. Paul recommends some adjustments before use, see our setting up guide for more information.

*Price checked March 2024

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