Q: What size chair devil should I use for spindles?
The 1/2" or 5/8" diameter options are sized for spindles, while 7/8" is for rungs and 1 1/4" is for legs, posts and other round work such as canoe paddle shafts.
Veritas Chair Devils
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Chair devils are wonderful tools for final shaping and smoothing of round parts such as chair spindles and posts. The specially shaped scraper blade rounds the workpiece, removing any spokeshave marks.
We offer four sizes: the 1/2" and 5/8" diameter for spindles, the 7/8" diameter for rungs, and the 1 1/4" diameter for legs and posts, as well as canoe paddle shafts.
The machined steel bodies are fitted with hardwood handles shaped for comfort and control when either pulling or pushing. The machined toe and the two thumbscrews are solid brass. The high-carbon steel blades are 0.040" thick, hardened to Rc48-52, and come with a finely ground 45° cutting edge.
Full instructions included.
These tools are a joy to use and are an excellent companion for spokeshave use.
Made in Canada.
Also available as a set of all four sizes.
The 1/2" or 5/8" diameter options are sized for spindles, while 7/8" is for rungs and 1 1/4" is for legs, posts and other round work such as canoe paddle shafts.
Yes, it works with either a pushing or pulling action, letting you work with the grain by flipping direction as needed.
Loosen the two brass thumbscrews, slide the blade so the cutting edge projects about 1/64" below the sole, then retighten the thumbscrews.
Yes, a set of all four sizes (1/2", 5/8", 7/8" and 1 1/4") is also available.
| Materials | Machined steel body; hardwood handles; solid brass toe and thumbscrews; high-carbon steel blade |
| Color/Finish | Black and brass |
| Dimensions | 1/2", 5/8", 7/8" or 1 1/4" dia. blade; 0.040" thick, 45° cutting edge |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Includes | Veritas chair devil; full instructions |
| Package Quantity | 1 kit |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Veritas Chair Devils
Chair devils are wonderful tools for final shaping and smoothing of round parts such as chair spindles and posts. The specially shaped scraper blade rounds the workpiece, removing any spokeshave marks.
We offer four sizes: the 1/2" and 5/8" diameter for spindles, the 7/8" diameter for rungs, and the 1 1/4" diameter for legs and posts, as well as canoe paddle shafts.
The machined steel bodies are fitted with hardwood handles shaped for comfort and control when either pulling or pushing. The machined toe and the two thumbscrews are solid brass. The high-carbon steel blades are 0.040" thick, hardened to Rc48-52, and come with a finely ground 45° cutting edge.
Full instructions included.
These tools are a joy to use and are an excellent companion for spokeshave use.
Made in Canada.
Also available as a set of all four sizes.
