Stanley 12 951 SpokeShave with Flat Base
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Manufacturer: Stanley Hand Tools
Model: 12-951
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Publisher: Stanley Hand Tools
Label: Stanley Hand Tools
Features for Stanley 12 951 SpokeShave with Flat Base:
- Woodworking hand tool designed for curved work
- Adjustable cutters ideal for shaping chair seats, legs, and other curved details
- Replaceable blades
- Includes vinyl pouch that protects plane when not in use
- Cutter width: 2-1/8 inches; tool length: 10 inches; limited lifetime warranty
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Customer Reviews
Inexpensive, but you'll need to spend time tuning this tool 
2008-05-28
I do not use a spokeshave very often, so I was looking for an inexpensive tool that would get the job done. The Stanley Spokeshave was a good choice though I was surprised that the tool arrived in such a poor state. I didn't expect the blade to be sharp, but I did expect it to be flat. It wasn't. Had to spend time flattening the bowed blade and then spend time grinding and polishing the sole of the tool to insure that it was also flat. If your looking for an inexpensive tool and have an hour to tune it up, this would be a good choice. Tool worked great after tuning.
A very useful tool. 
2008-04-25
I got this spokeshave to use in my bow making. It will take about 45-60 minutes with wet/dry sandpaper from 80 to 600 or 1500 grit to flatten and polish the bottom and to give the blade a good edge, but then it will really make some shavings. It even works decently on ipe.
Good solid tool, great after half an hour of tuning 
2006-10-13
This is a nice, solid and well made tool. As other reviewers have noted, it wasn't terribly sharp, the blade had grind marks on it, and the sole is a bit coarse upon arrival. After some sharpening, and lapping down the sole and the cap it is really good. No need to spend more that is for sure.
It is easy to find good illustrated guides to tuning up a spokeshave through a web search, and it only takes about half an hour to do.
Good first spokeshave 2006-02-25
The Stanley 12-951 Contractor Grade Spokeshave is a good first spokeshave. It is easy to fine tune and easy to use. I was a bit disappointed in the sharpening of the blade and it had a rough sole plate, but with a little bit of work it is a nice piece. If you are looking to do your first work with a spokeshave and don't want to spend a lot of money on it, this is the tool for you.
This is a must have.. 2002-10-01
This tool is a must have. Buy it. You'll never see these at the local stores at a reasonable price anyways. And, the kids at the stores will think you're from Mars if you ask for this. A great tool to have in the box if needed. Order the extra blade when you buy this. It's a lifetime tool.
Great, well priced plane 2000-06-27
- For shaping and smoothing irregular or curved wood surfaces - Just turn two adjustment nuts to extend or retract blade - Easy-to-follow directions available on the back - Lifetime Warranty offered by Manufacturer
