comp56 Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 well like my father before me I figured it was time to make a shave horse, if you are not familiar with what a shave horse is: A shaving horse (shave horse, or shaving bench) is a combination of vice and workbench, used for green woodworking. A foot-actuated clamp holds the work piece securely against pulling forces, especially as when shaped with a drawknife or spokeshave. here is what one looks like, mine will be a little different.........now there are hundreds of variations sizes and types but they all generally do the same thing..... I coped the legs for added strength.... here is what I have so far, I added a padded seat as well once paint is dry I will be adding cheese block and vise along with foot bar...... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 That's cool I like that you padded the seat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WigWagWorkshop Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 Very cool, I been wanting to build one for some time now, especially that I been getting into carving lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poisonfangs85 Posted November 22, 2015 Report Share Posted November 22, 2015 Man that looks good comp! Saw a guy using one of those at a pioneer village. He was making some really good stuff. Not comp good but ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordraw Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 What did you make the seat out of? What was the padding made of? Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted November 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 thanks guys, @RCWARD I just covered a piece of 1/2" pine with 1-1/2" high density foam with some left over white leather I had....... here is the shave horse ready for action, the magic is all in what they call the cheese block, this tapered block can be adjusted just by moving it forward or back for different heights.....I put a piece in it just to try and it works great, nice that the vise is controlled by your feet... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 This is very cool comp! Man Thanks for sharing all your cool projects with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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