Where to get a spoke shave?

[Squilchuck]

I've looked on the market for spoke shaves to use in saddle making several times but only find dubious used ones on ebay or wood working shaves, which I guess are different with a straight blade? Do ones for leather have thin curved blades?  Where might I buy a good one or do you recommend two sizes?  -John

[Cattledude]

You might check with Bruce Johnson. He has vintage learher tools and is a good guy to do business with, honest and good service.

[jcuk]

Here is couple i found, the blades look like they need attention.

https://gandmtools.co.uk/?product=vintage-j-dixon-saddlers-adjustable-wooden-spokeshave-80212000

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154141607790?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=154141607790&targetid=1140014332942&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9050375&poi=&campaignid=12128875381&mkgroupid=119799614547&rlsatarget=pla-1140014332942&abcId=9300481&merchantid=101725488&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIu9-rz5-c7wIVQuDtCh0ajwvzEAkYASABEgIlCvD_BwE

 

Hope this helps

JCUK

 

 

[Goldshot Ron]

In ebay, search for Atherton.  They may come up from time to time.  I use a no. 5 and no. 6.  The blades are usually well used.  It is a tool that I only use for shaping seats, and it is just another tool to have in your chest of tools.  I bought mine off of ebay.  Also, don't pay over $35-$40; they aren't really all that useful.

Ron

[jcuk]

This also maybe of interest, click on the link skin deep, might be a cheaper option.

https://www.hewitonline.com/Stanley_Spokeshave_Spare_Blade_p/tl-145.htm

Hope this helps

JCUK 

[Frodo]

They are called draw blades and can be found on amazon 

[Aven]

Squilchuck, I know that spoke shaves are used for shoe making and have unique designs.  I am totally unfamiliar with saddle making, so are you looking for a flat bottom, a round bottom or both? 

I stumbled across this from Peachy Tools.  I'm not advocating this tool, per se, but in the description they go over the modifications made to the spoke shave to make it worth almost $300 and those might be of interest to you.

https://www.peacheytools.com/shop/modified-151-spokeshave-for-leather-paring

[chuck123wapati]

22 hours ago, Squilchuck said:

I've looked on the market for spoke shaves to use in saddle making several times but only find dubious used ones on ebay or wood working shaves, which I guess are different with a straight blade? Do ones for leather have thin curved blades?  Where might I buy a good one or do you recommend two sizes?  -John

https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/hand-tools/spokeshaves I have no idea really but i would think the only dif would be blade shape maybe from wood to leather but here is a place that sells them and different blade shapes.

[Squilchuck]

Are the shaves used for wood working the same as for leather working? At Lee Valley I see lots of shaves with a flat blade, but somehow looking at pictures or videos of saddle makers using them I got the impression the blade was curved? 

 

[oltoot]

All the notes prove the complexity of the topic. One easy way out is by using the tool simple little available from Tandy for injector razor blades and one handed use. A little filing can change shape of the opening for different uses. For me, actual draw gauges became collectibles as opposed to daily using tools.