Historical information
A spokeshave is a very short plane, oriented horizontally, with a handle on each side. It is a general purpose tool for circular work when working with timber or leather. Commonly used by painters, wheelwrights and saddlers. This exhibit features an iron cutter clamped between two wooden handles, one of which can be unscrewed to enable it to work in cramped spaces.
Physical description
Four faced Shave-Spokeshave with an iron cutter clamped between two screw handles. This version features one detachable wooden handle which can be unscrewed to enable it to work in cramped spaces.
Inscriptions & markings
'Fitch' embossed into handle - right hand end
