Clifton 550 Concave Spokeshave is a beautiful robust metal bodied tool.  Designed to complete the rounding of items such as chair legs and back-sticks.

Very solid ensuring a high degree of accuracy when shaping and sizing round tenons.

It has fine screw adjustment for the blade depth which can be totally withdrawn into the body when not in use to protect the edge.

Made out of virtually unbreakable spheroidal graphite iron, a strong ergonomic design sitting comfortably in the hand.  Most surfaces are highly polished for maximum comfort in the hand.

The curved blade is 3mm thick and 53mm (2 1/8") wide, the curve is based on a 62mm (2 1/2") dia. circle.

Comes hollow ground and will need a final hone before use. Sharpen the inside of the curve with slip stones then flatten the back with a bench stone

Length 255mm (10"), weight  620 grams (15oz).

Clifton 550 Concave Spokeshave is made in Sheffield, England.