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1. 
   SCFrankland | Jun 09, 2003 03:41am | #1

   I own the same spokeshave and like the fact it only has a 25 deg bevel.  Putting a micro bevel on it would only increase the cutting angle and defeat the reason behind the low angle concept.

   Scott C. Frankland

   "This all could have been prevented if there parents had just used birth control"

2. 
   jackiechan | Jun 09, 2003 07:11am | #2

   Derek,

   A micro bevel would only need to be added if the blade is experiencing fold over/edge failure at its current angle.  Although, adding a 1 degree micro bevel won't effect things too much, it will allow you to touch up the smallest ribbon of metal (cutting edge) between complete resharpenings. 

   I also have the Veritas Low Angle Spoke Shave (among others), and sharpen almost all of my shop's cutting tools in-house.

   Please feel free to send along any additional questions that you may have!

   Dan Kornfeld, Owner/President - Odyssey Wood Design, Inc.