A spokeshave is a tool used to shape and smooth wooden rods and shafts - often for use as wheel spokes, chair legs (particularly complex shapes such as the cabriole leg), self bows, and arrows. It can also be used to carve canoe or kayak paddles
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similar tool used for preparing hides for tanning....
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Yes, now that I think about it, I remember that tool in a woodworking clas. Thank you,