Clifton 600 Flat Spokeshave Review By: I.Ball
Category: Spokeshaves
Extra Info: What is a Spokeshave? Spokeshave Videos
Manufacturer: Thomas Flinn & Co
Tool Type: Spokeshave
Model No: 600
The Clifton flat spokeshave number 600 has a beautiful industrial appearance that reflects and screams old British industrialism. The tool has a great feel to it with rolling curves and the weightier design than most common spokeshaves. This spokeshave will surely be passed down to many future generations to come.
This Clifton spokeshave review is of the Clifton flat spokeshave,
number 600.
The flat spokeshave has been designed and manufactured by Thomas Flinn
& Co, Sheffield, England. The spokeshave design continues on from
the long-standing
Clifton 500 convex spokeshave
and the
Clifton 550 concave spokeshave.
The spokeshave is made from Sheffield malleable iron / spheridal graphite.
Malleable iron is an extremely tough metal which is advertised as almost
unbreakable.
The Clifton 600 is 245mm (9 5/8 inch) in length.
This spokeshave has a good weight to it and is fact one of the heaviest spokeshaves
on the market today as well as being heavier than nearly all, if not all, the common
iron spokeshaves from the last century.
The spokeshave has also been designed to give the tool a good balance. The weight
and balance helps maintain an anchored connection between the mouth and workpiece
making the use of the tool easy to use.
The spokeshave has a flat mouth and is fitted with a 51mm (2 inch) wide
cutter which is bed at a 45 degree angle.
The cutter is made from O1 tool steel
which has been cryogenically treated to give long lasting edge retention.
The spokeshave blade is held in position with the Clifton lever cap. The lever cap
is similar in design to the
old Edward Preston spokeshave
lever caps.
The Clifton 600 spokeshave has a fine adjustment mechanism, allowing accurate adjustments
to the blade.
The blade adjustment mechanism is controlled with a wheel nut which locates with a slot in the
top of the cutter. The depth of cut can easily and accurately be adjusted by turning
the adjuster wheel nut.
Note: ensure to loosen the lever cap before making adjustments to help avoid damage.
The chunky, curvy arms are arched and finished with a polished finish
offering comfort and control.
The spokeshave can be used by pushing or pulling the tool, generally the tool is
used by pushing the tool. The spokeshave is usually used with the cutter set in
the bevel-down position and a good sharp edge.
The flat bottom sole is suitable for a number of fine shaving and shaping applications
on primarily convex curved edges.
The Clifton 600 spokeshave is supplied in a brown cardboard box with the Clifton logo.
See also the
Clifton round spokeshave no. 650 review
* 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.
Body:
malleable iron
Blade Adjusters:
steel
Spokeshave finish:
natural
Construction Origin:
Sheffield, England
Length:
245mm (9 5/8 inch)
Sole Width:
80mm (3 1/4 inch)
Cutter Bed:
45 degrees
Clifton Spokeshave - Flat Blade / Cutter
Cutter: O1 tool steel, cryogenically treated
Cutter Width: 51mm (2 inch)
"Clifton" - found on the lever cap face.
"Clifton" - found on the underside of one arm.
"England" - found on the underside of the other arm.
2016 - current day
New Clifton flat spoke shave
Clifton 600 wood shave
Clifton wood shaving tool
....
Do you have a question/answer or something to share about this tool?
Please Contact Us
- Thomas Flinn & Co. - Sheffield, England
(i) Please always refer to and follow the manufacturer's instructions / guidelines /
safety notices / cautions and similar notices as the manufacturer's instructions
may contain important information on safety, personal safety and the good health of your tool,
something to which this review's scope does not guarantee to extend to.
(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.
Enjoy viewing the encyclopedia of tools.
If you are inspired by our content or use info such as dates, sizes,
details from FindMyTool.co.uk
please kindly give credit where credit is due via giving a nod in a video
or a link to this website.
Please see our terms if using more than a few dates
or details.
"Just stumbled across your website and an absolute treasure trove of information.
I was recently given an old Stanley 110 block plane and wanted to know more about it.
Your website told me everything I needed to know.
But there is so much more to read. I forsee me spending a lot of time just reading
page after page. I can appreciate how much time this will have taken to put together.
I just wanted to let you know that your hard work is appreciated."