spokeshave
1 of 1noun/ˈspoʊk.ʃeɪv/
Forms:spokeshaves
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a woodworking hand tool with a curved blade set in a handle, designed for shaping and smoothing concave or convex surfaces of wood
A spokeshave is a hand tool used for shaping and smoothing wood, especially curved or rounded surfaces. It has a blade set between two handles, and the user pushes or pulls the tool along the wood to shave off thin layers. Spokeshaves are commonly used in woodworking for tasks like shaping wheel spokes, curved furniture parts, or other detailed wooden objects. They come in different types, including flat, curved, or concave blades, allowing for different shaping effects. The tool is prized for providing fine control over the shape and smoothness of the wood.
- The carpenter used a spokeshave to smooth the curved edge of the chair leg.
- He carefully shaped the wooden handle with a spokeshave to fit his grip.
- After the rough cut, she used a spokeshave to refine the shape of the wooden bowl.
- The woodworker reached for his spokeshave to finish the curve on the wooden toy.
- She used the spokeshave to remove small amounts of wood and perfect the round edges of the chair.