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[[image:drawknife.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Antique drawknife.]] |
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A '''drawknife''' is a [[woodworking]] [[tool]] that consists of a sharpened [[blade]] with two handles on either end. The |
A '''drawknife''' is a [[woodworking]] [[tool]] that consists of a sharpened [[blade]] with two handles on either end. The drawknife is used by placing the edge against a piece of wood and pulling towards the user. |
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Oftimes a [[shave horse]] is used for holding the job in place. |
Oftimes a [[shave horse]] is used for holding the job in place. |
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Nowadays, drawknives are relatively rare [[tool]], but a recent resurgence of interest in the use of non-powered hand [[tool|tools]] in [[woodworking]] has resulted in the increase of availability of new drawknives. |
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A drawknife with a curved blade is known as an ''inshave'' or sometimes a ''scorp''. |
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Latest revision as of 18:12, 25 April 2006
A drawknife is a woodworking tool that consists of a sharpened blade with two handles on either end. The drawknife is used by placing the edge against a piece of wood and pulling towards the user.
Oftimes a shave horse is used for holding the job in place.
Nowadays, drawknives are relatively rare tool, but a recent resurgence of interest in the use of non-powered hand tools in woodworking has resulted in the increase of availability of new drawknives.
A drawknife with a curved blade is known as an inshave or sometimes a scorp.
