MODEL T10261/T10262 SPOKESHAVE INSTRUCTIONS

Introduction Setting the Blade The spokeshave is designed to shape and smooth 1. place the spokeshave on a flat surface, such curved surfaces, such as wheel spokes, chair as a . and table legs, and handles. The Model T10261/ T10262 features rounded handles, a 2. Insert the blade, -face down through the stainless steel sole plate, and an HSS straight rear opening of the spokeshave, then place blade. For in-depth instructons on the use of the blade tip through the sole of the spoke- spokeshaves, we recommend you read books shave for the initial cut, as shown in Figure 2. and magazines, and research various techniques Ensure the blade is even from side to side. on the Internet.

:cYK^Zl Specifications IdeDeZc^c\ LZY\Z Model T10261 3 3 Blade ...... 1 ⁄16" Wide x ⁄32" Thick 7aVYZ 1 Handle ...... 7 ⁄8" Long GZVgDeZc^c\ 11 Sole...... ⁄16" Wide

Model T10262 3 3 HdaZ Blade ...... 1 ⁄16" Wide x ⁄32" Thick 7ZkZa 1 Handle ...... 10 ⁄4" Long Sole...... 1" Wide Figure 2. Blade secured with wedge.

Inventory (Figure 1) 3. Slide the wedge downward over the blade A. Spokeshave...... 1 (Figure 2) until the wedge is snug. B. Blade...... 1 C. Wedge...... 1 4. The spokeshave, when assembled, will look like Figure 3.

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Figure 1. Inventory (T10262 shown). Figure 3. Model T10262 assembled.

Copyright © OCTOBER, 2010 By Grizzly Industrial, Inc. Warning: No portion of this manual may be reproduced in any shape Or form without the written approval of Grizzly Industrial, inc. #BL13352 printed in CHINA To pull the spokeshave: Turn the 180°, place your thumbs at the front of the tool and your forefingers behind the blade (see Figure Damage to your eyes could result from 5). Pull the tool toward you over the work- using this item without proper protective piece. gear. Always use safety glasses when oper- ating the spokeshave.

Operation 1. Lay out your design on the workpiece, then rough cut the shape.

2. Secure the workpiece to prevent it from mov- ing. Figure 5. Example of pulling the spokeshave.

3. Place the front and back of the sole (see 6. To remove more material, increase the depth Figure 2 on Page 1) and the blade on the of cut by gently tapping the blade with a ham- workpiece, and orient the spokeshave so it mer. will cut with the grain. — If the tool chatters, reduce the depth of cut, 4. For the first pass, set the blade depth to push or pull with the grain, or try skewing remove a minimal amount of material. the blade angle.

5. To push the spokeshave: Loosely grip the — If the spokeshave skids without cutting, handles, place your thumbs behind the blade increase the depth of cut. and your forefingers on the front side of the spokehave, as shown in Figure 4. Push the — If the spokeshave digs in and stops, tool forward, applying even pressure. Make decrease the depth of cut. sure the front and back of the sole and blade evenly contact the workpiece while pushing Maintenance the blade forward. • Use a file and sharpening stone to flatten the sole.

• Sharpen the blade at a 30° primary bevel.

• Before storing the spokeshave, remove the blade, wipe it down with an oily cloth and store it in a dry place.

If you need help with your new spokeshave, call our Tech Support at: (570) 546-9663.

Accessories Figure 4. Example of pushing the spokeshave. Replacement Blades for Grizzly Spokeshaves Model T23166 for Model T10261 Model T23167 for Model T10262

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