Building A Simple Shave Horse / Tools Of The Past

A shave horse is a traditional woodworking tool that combines a vice and a workbench. It's primarily used for green woodworking tasks such as shaping chair legs or preparing wood for a pole lathe. The user operates the shave horse by sitting astride it and using a foot-operated clamp to secure the workpiece, allowing both hands to be free for tools like drawknives or spokeshaves. This setup provides a sturdy and rapid clamping mechanism, enhancing the efficiency of shaping wood along the grain. Shave horses are often crafted by the woodworkers themselves and can vary in design, but all serve the fundamental purpose of securely holding wood for various crafting processes.

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