Clifton 650 Round Spokeshave Review By: I.Ball
Category: Spokeshaves
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Manufacturer: Thomas Flinn & Co
Tool Type: Spokeshave
Model No: 650
This Clifton spokeshave review is of the Clifton round spokeshave,
number 650.
For the core details of the Clifton round spokeshave please see the
Clifton flat spokeshave no. 600
The Clifton flat and round spokeshaves are identical other than the
shape of the soles.
The curved sole / round bottom of the Clifton 650 round spokeshave is
suitable for a number of fine shaving and shaping applications, primarily
on concave curved edges.
The shallow curve has a curvature of approximately 5 inches (radius).
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)
Sole Radius:
125mm (5 inch) approx.
Cutter Bed:
45 degrees
Clifton Spokeshave - Round 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 spoke-shave 650
Clifton curved spoke-shave 650
Clifton curved wood shave 650
Clifton round wood shaving tool
- Thomas Flinn & Co. - Sheffield, England
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