Drawknife work with a pile of finished components.
Simple but strong
Primitive but effective construction
A good sized shaving with the drawknife
Drawknife in use
A workshop, bedroom and kitchen combined? And a happy wife too!!
Shaping with the drawknife
A use for an old boot sole.
The shavehorse
A drawknife in use. Note the safety boots.
Simple but sturdy construction
Taking a break
A slightly curved drawknife in use
Shaping a roof shingle
Ready to saw on the shavehorse
An unusual foot pedal
Drawknife in use
Shingle making with a drawknife
The finished shingle
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