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Spokeshave |
Edge angle
Do not add a back bevel or curve the back surface.
Notes are also available on a different web page for Micro / Secondary Bevels.
Woodworking - patience = firewood. Anonymous |
General Guidelines |
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Pri. Bevel |
Micro bevel |
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General Purpose | 30° | +2° to +5° | If not adding a secondary bevel, aim for 27° - 28° for the primary bevel. |
Carving edges are typically not reground; only to reshape them, or repair a problem with the edge. More commonly, the edge is simply honed on the leather wheel.