Edward Preston Spokeshave 1 Review By: I.Ball
Category: Old Spokeshaves
Manufacturer: Edward Preston
Tool Type: Spokeshave
Model No: 1
I haven't found this spokeshave in any tool catalogues
as yet, I have therefore given the spokeshave reference '1' until any
further official reference is found.
The spokeshave is an adjustable spokeshave with raised arched arms and
a plain lever cap. The spokeshave was made from cast iron.
This spokeshave is classed as an adjustable spokeshave due to there
being a fine adjustment mechanism for adjusting the blade.
The 51mm (2 inch) wide best cast steel blade on this Preston spokeshave
locates with the fine adjustment mechanism at the top of the blade.
The blade is adjusted by loosening the lever cap and then turning the
knurled nut at the top of the blade.
The blade is secured in place by tightening the lever cap with the use of the thumb
screw.
The tool can be used by pushing or pulling the shave, usually it is used by pushing
the shave.
The spokeshave is usually used with the cutter set in the bevel-down position with
a good sharp edge.
I have had two examples of this model of spokeshave, one with no markings (other
than the blade) and the other with quite crude markings on the arms saying 'Prestons'
and 'Patent'. This is the same wording as found on the
Edward Preston 1391 spokeshave.
Body:
cast steel
Lever Cap:
cast steel
Blade Adjuster:
steel
Length:
mm (inch)
Edward Preston Spokeshave 1 Blade / Cutter
Cutter: best cast steel
Cutter Width: 51mm (2 inch)
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