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Shavehorse .... best aproach?
Recently I decided to give my son, a bowyer, my old shavehorse and build a new one with a few improvements. The bowyer at the shavehorseThere are basically two styles of shavehorse, the "blockhead" or German (Swiss) and the "bodger's" or English style. The English style is a little lighter, affording the user a little more…
One of the most versatile greenwood working tools is the shavehorse and it's one of the simplest. I'm often asked about making shave horses so here is my simple recipe - I hope it's useful. Being a combination of stool, bench and clamp there are a multitude of designs and variations which doesn't necessarily help…
Posts about shavehorse written by Patrick Harper - Blood, Sweat, and Sawdust
I spent a few days with full time professional green woodworker Neill Mapes in the West of England, where he very kindly allowed me to document his entire pr...
Few woodworking experiences are as sweet as working wood that’s just been split from a recently felled tree. Green wood is much easier to shape with hand tools…
Add to your stable of work-holding equipment with a versatile shavehorse. Story by Phoebe Everill.
Place the key on the base and transfer the line. Also, use the ratchet to mark the final shape of the pin on the key.
DocT's Project
Had made a benchtop Moxon Vise and workbench that I was also using for wood carving. Modified a shavehorse design so I could sit while workin!
New folding Shave Horse. This summer coming I have a few craft and design shows in which I will be demonstrating my chair making techniques. The shavehorse easily folds up for transportation to event…
