Record Spokeshave 052 Review By: I.Ball
Category: Old Spokeshaves
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Manufacturer: Record
Tool Type: Spokeshave
Model No: 052 / 052R
The Record 052 / 052R spokeshaves were non-adjustable spokeshaves made
in two versions, one with a flat sole / straight bottom
and one with a curved sole / round bottom.
The version with the flat sole was advertised as the Record 052 whereas
the curved sole version was advertised as the Record 052R; with the
'R' indicating the spokeshave has a 'Round bottom'.
- The Record 052 spokeshave body is made from grey iron with a blue japanning finish.
The handles on the 052 are a straight handle design.
Each handle has a circular hole cut in the end to allow the tool to be hung from
a hook in the workshop.
The Record 052 with its flat sole / straight bottom is suitable for a number of
fine shaving applications including on convex curved edges.
The Record 052R with a curved sole / round bottom is also suitable for a number
of fine shaving applications but is especially suited to concave 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.
Body:
cast iron
Blade Adjusters:
steel
Spokeshave finish:
blue
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