Kunz Spokeshave - Flat - No. 51A

kunz flat spokeshave
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Kunz Flat Spokeshave Review By: I.Ball

Category: Spokeshaves

Manufacturer: Kunz

Tool Type: Spokeshave

Model No: 51A


           

This review is about the German made, Kunz 51A spokeshave.

The Kunz 51A has a flat sole / straight bottom.

The 'A' indicates the spokeshave is 'Adjustable'.

The Kunz 51A spokeshave is made from grey cast iron with the Kunz bright green finish and a bright red lever cap.

These adjustable spokeshaves are 250mm (10 inch) long and are equipped with a 51mm (2 inch) wide cutter and with a fine blade adjustment mechanism.

The blade can be accurately adjusted by turning the two knurled nuts situated just above the top of the blade.

Each nut moves the blade on that respective side upwards or downwards as the nut is turned.



kunz 51A flat spokeshave

The blade is secured in place with the red lever cap. The lever cap is secured / loosened using the lever cap securing screw.

The handles are arched and raised slightly above the core middle section.

Each handle has a circular hole cut in the end to allow the tool to be hung from a hook in the workshop.

The Kunz 51A with its flat sole / straight bottom is suitable for a number of fine shaving applications including on convex curved edges.

The tool can be used by pushing or pulling the shave to produce fine shavings.

The spokeshave is usually used with the cutter set in the bevel-down position with a good sharp edge. The cutter edge shouldn't be set too far out that it creates too thick-a-cut or wedges and not too far in that it barely takes a shaving.

As with nearly all tools it is important to regularly sharpen the blade to ensure a sharp edge is always in use; in doing so it will create far better results and a lot less frustration.

This spokeshave design is heavily based upon the Stanley and Record flat spokeshaves with the obvious difference being the colour.

The Kunz 51A flat spokeshave is also made with a round sole in the form of the Kunz 51AR round spokeshave.



Cautions / Notes

* Important: please refer to the 'disclaimer' at the foot of this review.
* Wearing safety clothing and eye protection is usually a good idea to help protect against injury.

- This tool has sharp parts, take suitable precautions when using/handling/storing the tool to prevent injury.

- Failure to loosen parts when making adjustments can result in damage to the tool. Never force a part to move.

- Overtightening parts can cause damage to the tool.



Spokeshave Construction

kunz 51A flat spokeshave

Body:
grey cast iron

Blade Adjusters:
brass

Spokeshave finish:
green and red



Construction Origin:
Germany



Spokeshave Dimensions

Length:
254mm (10 inch)

Kunz Spokeshave - Flat Blade / Cutter

Cutter Width: 51mm (2 inch)



Manufactured Dates

? - current day







Disclaimer

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(ii) This review may give warning(s) / advisory notes / cautions / guidelines given in good faith however any such information should not be solely relied upon and should not be seen as the exhaustive list of warnings / advisory notes / cautions / guidelines. Refer to disclaimer note (i) for information on safety, as well as the good health of your tool. In addition refer to good safety practices for the safety of you and others. Refer to good practices for the good health of your tool and property.
(iii) The details here are given in good faith, there is scope for error and shouldn't be fully relied upon, please be aware the details may also become out of date due to manufacturer changes to the product, please confirm any details for yourself by performing additional research from reliable sources.




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