Just purchased a Spoon Plane

[bobz]

Just purchased another what I thought could be a useful plate carving tool from Axminster Power Tools here in the UK. It`s described as a Radius Carving Tool and they did`nt mention what it was made of in thier catalogue, so when I received it and saw it was made from cast bronze I was pleasantly surprised. Even more surprising because it only cost £13.54 pence. A good quality tool and dirt cheap too. I`ve seen similar tools here on the cafe that work on the push stroke, but this one works on the pull which I think will be a little more controlable. Should be a good tool fore rough carving before reverting to normal carving planes. Just thought you`d like to see it.
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/robert.deacon/robert.deacon/WebPhotos/SpoonPlane.jpg

[mandolooter]

Hi Bob, could you PM me the link to that site where you got that. its excatly what Im looking for. i agree with the pull vs push theory. I guess we'll see!

[Bill Snyder]

Try this link. (http://www.axminster.co.uk/products/Spokeshaves-&-Radius-Planes-207731.html)

[mandolinplucker]

This is called a Carvers spoon plane.Woodcraft sells it in their catalogue for $19.99. Item# 144822 Phone no 1-800-225-1153. They have a spoke shave with a 2" radius that looks like it would be good for hogging out the inside. They will send you a catalogue.

[bobz]

mandolooter, Curious has found the site for you. Just click on his link and your there.

[mandolooter]

thanks to all! woodcrafters is 10 blocks from home... http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif