Veritas Spokeshave - Flat
The Verdict
Veritas Flat Spokeshave Review By: I.Ball
Category: Spokshaves
Manufacturer: Veritas
Tool Type: Spokshave
Model No: N/A
The Veritas flat spokeshave is a 10 1/2" long shave made from ductile
cast iron, with selected brass fittings and fitted with rich wooden
handles.
The comfortable handles are made from bubinga also known as African
rosewood.
The handles are finished with slim brass fittings which give the shave
an extra look of elegance as the slender brass rings sit between the
reddish wooden handles and black body.
As well as the aesthetically pleasing look, the spokeshave has been
designed for comfort with constant curves throughout the shaves parts.
These curved parts result in no uncomfortable corners or edges which
help ensure the tool can be used comfortably for long periods.
The Veritas flat spokeshave is fitted (usually) with a 3mm (1/8 inch) thick A2 steel
cutter. There is also the option of a 01 steel cutter.
The blade is locked in place with the use of a lever cap. The blade is secured in
position by placing the bottom eye of the lever cap through the brass securing screw and
then sliding the lever cap downwards so the securing screw is positioned in the
top eye of the lever cap.
Once the lever cap is in position and the blade is in the required position, the
lever cap is locked in place by turning and locking the knurled locking nut located
at the top of the lever cap. This process is reversed for removing / loosening the
lever cap and blade.
The blade has a fine adjustment mechanism in the form or two knurled brass nuts
which locate with the top of the blade on either side. These brass nuts allow the
blade depth to be accurately set when used in tandem, or the skew of the blade to
be set by using one of the brass nuts more than the opposite side. Note: ensure
the lever cap is loosened before making adjustments to help prevent damage.
The flat Veritas spokeshave has as the name suggests, a flat sole. The flat sole
/ straight bottom is suitable for a number of fine shaving and shaping applications
on primarily convex curved edges.
The spokeshave body beds the blade at a 45 degree angle.
The spokeshave is also supplied with two shims offering the option of effectively
changing the mouth opening size for finer work. This is achieved by placing the
shims underneath the blade. The shims consist of a purple shim (0.005") and a blue
shim (0.010").
The shave also has available an optional extra hardware kit for making and fitting
your own handles should you wish to.
The Veritas flat spokeshave is also available in
Veritas round spokeshave
and
Veritas concave spokeshave
versions.
These spokeshaves are made to a straight handle spokeshave design opposed to a slightly
higher raised arched handle design.
The spokeshave is presented in a cardboard box (usually white) with a photo label
of the tool. The box also contains a Veritas flat spokeshave instruction leaflet.
This patented Veritas spokeshave is made in Canada.
Spokeshave Construction
Body:
stress-relieved ductile cast iron
Lever Cap:
ductile cast iron
Blade Adjusters:
brass
Handles:
bubinga
Spokeshave finish:
black
Construction Origin:
Canada
Spokeshave Dimensions
Length:
267mm (10 1/2 inch)
Width:
54mm (2 1/8 inch)
Weight:
0.34 kg (12 oz)
Cutter Bed:
45 degrees
Veritas Spokeshave - Flat Blade / Cutter
Cutter: A2 or O1
Cutter Width: mm ( inch)
Cutter Thickness: 3mm (1/8 inch)
Spokeshave Markings
"Veritas Canada" - found on the face of the lever cap locking nut.
Manufactured Dates
...2010 - current day
Spokeshave Also Known As
Veritas flat spoke shave
Veritas flat pull shave
Veritas flat shaving tool
Your Say..
References
- Veritas Tools Inc.
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