From: Buckeye
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Date: 07-Apr-20 |
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I've built a hand-full of glass bows and recently had the only osage on my property get damaged by a backhoe, so the only logical thing to do is make my kids some simple selfbows out of it. Which is an excuse to buy or make a tool I do not own yet, a draw knife. ( inexcusable I know!)so my question to all you stave shavers is what kind do you prefer? Brand , style , curved , straight? Thanks folks
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From: Jeff Durnell
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Date: 07-Apr-20 |
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I have a dozen or more, from 4" blades to 12", various makes and models, but my favorites and most used have 8" blades with a gentle curve, handles slightly angled outward. That angle helps reduce fatigue a little when I'm really reefing on osage for a few days. Handles that point straight back at me make it feel like I have to grip them tighter so my hands don't slip off.
8-10" Snow & Nealley drawknives are some of my favorites. They don't make them anymore, but they show up on ebay sometimes. I have an old 8" curved Pexto that I like a lot too.
There are some really nice used drawknives to be found on ebay, but there's a lot of rough ones that should be avoided. Study the pictures closely. Avoid any with the slightest pitting. If the seller mentions that the handles are nice and tight, that's a good sign.
Speaking of making drawknives... I always thought that would be cool, and it's definitely on my to-do list. I have some tool steel set aside for them, just haven't gotten a roundtoit yet.
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From: JusPassin
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Date: 07-Apr-20 |
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The old fashioned U shaped knife works quite well. They really don't wear out, so you can likely get a decent one on ebay pretty cheap.
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From: JFH
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Date: 08-Apr-20 |
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most of the antique/junk shops around here have several in various conditions usually for 20 or less and you can look it over............ used them to skin many,many,many locust posts when in highschool........
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From: M60gunner
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Date: 08-Apr-20 |
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Might try one of the woodworking stores like Rockler or Woodcraft. Other wise Lei Nelison but one there could set you back a bit. They are still used by “Trad” woodworkers for making chair and table legs.
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From: Fletch
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Date: 08-Apr-20 |
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13" or 10" option. For reference:
https://www.labonville.com/13-Draw-Shave--882_p_1023.html
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From: Osage Outlaw
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Date: 08-Apr-20 |
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I'm a collector of drawknives. I've got around 50 hanging in my shop. All antiques. My daily driver is an 8" model. I like a slight curve to the blade for chasing rings. My recommendation is to find an old one on Ebay or at a local junk/antique store. Look for one with tight handles and a sharp edge with no chips out of it. When you get one take care of the edge. I slide a section of bike inner tube over mine before I put it in my tool box. I do the same thing for my rasps and files. My tools never touch metal.
I'd take a 100 year old draw knife over a new one every time. The new ones I've seen look like would need sharpening after each bow.
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From: Osage Outlaw
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Date: 08-Apr-20 |
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I forgot to say that the drawknife is probably my favorite tool. The design hasn't changed since the 1800's or before. I have used them to rip the sapwood off of hundreds of osage staves.
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From: Aeronut
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Date: 08-Apr-20 |
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My favorite is my great-grandfather's Zemoon. I have no idea how old it is. The ones I use most are whatever I can find at farm auctions.
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From: The last savage
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Date: 09-Apr-20 |
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I have 3 iv bought at junk sales,flea markets. I use the them alot, i have one old one,,,they are all old...that holds an unbelievable arm hair shaving edge,,i mean its it's scary.
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From: PEARL DRUMS
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Date: 09-Apr-20 |
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I like a slight curve, bevel down, razor sharp and at least 60-70 years old. Like Clint said, the new ones I've handled are cheezy, cheap steel.
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From: Slowbowjoe
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Date: 09-Apr-20 |
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"I slide a section of bike inner tube over mine before I put it in my tool box. I do the same thing for my rasps and files." This makes so much sense! I have a bunch of old bicycle tubes, use 'em for a variety of things, but never thought of this one... I've just covered my rasps in a rag or cardboard or something. Now I've got something to do tonight and tomorrow; we're expecting heavy rain then 6" of snow!
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From: George Tsoukalas
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Date: 09-Apr-20 |
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I like a slight curve and I like it razor sharp. I use it bevel up. When I'm done I sharpen it with a stone on both side and wrap it in newspaper. Jawge
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From: Aeronut
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Date: 09-Apr-20 |
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I wouldn't wrap them in newspaper around here George. With the humidity we have in the summer rust would be a big problem. Seen it too often with tools around paper or cardboard.
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From: Frisky
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Date: 09-Apr-20 |
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Here's mine. I have not yet used it, but I got it sharp and ready for a hackberry tree trunk, not stave, that I have had down in the basement for 4 or 5 years.
Joe
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From: PEARL DRUMS
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Date: 09-Apr-20 |
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Frisky is that stamped "Lakeside" by chance?
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From: George Tsoukalas
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Date: 09-Apr-20 |
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I have a dehumidifier in my work area. I've been doing that for years to protect the blade. Jawge
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From: Osage Outlaw
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Date: 09-Apr-20 |
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Lakeside is a good brand. I've got one of those.
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From: Frisky
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Date: 09-Apr-20 |
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I'll go check the brand, as I forgot, but I don't think it is. I think it's from a hardware store in St. Louis.
Joe
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From: Frisky
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Date: 09-Apr-20 |
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Mine is from Bridge Tool Co. and has 12 (for 12") and Best Cast Steel stamped on it. It's from St. Louis.
Joe
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From: PEARL DRUMS
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Date: 09-Apr-20 |
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Thanks for looking. It looks very much like my Lakeside. Fantastic knife.
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From: Handforged
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Date: 09-Apr-20 |
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I custom make draw knives for bowyers. If you're interested let me know.
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From: tagalong2
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Date: 09-Apr-20 |
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You can usually find them cheap at rummage sales or flea markets.
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From: Jeff Durnell
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Date: 10-Apr-20 |
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Hanforged, how about posting some pictures and info of your drawknives? I'd love to see them and hear more about them.
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From: Eric Krewson
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Date: 10-Apr-20 |
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I like a straight one with the handles and the blade on the same plane, no droopy handles.
Everyone has a different preference, my go to drawknife is a large debarking drawknife, others like a dainty one.
The one you learn on will be the one you like no matter what it's configuration is. With a drawknife there is a learning curve on using one properly. I can chase the finest rings with my goliath because that is the drawknife I learned on.
Here are the ones I actually use, I have a number of others I have collected over the years.
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From: Eric Krewson
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Date: 10-Apr-20 |
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Lousy picture, here is another, my debarking drawknife is on top.
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