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Melbourne MTC-10643 Owner's Manual

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FLAT AND ROUND
SPOKESHAVES
Owner's Manual
Record the invoice number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference.
Invoice Number: ................................................................
Date of Purchase: .............................................................
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V15/12/22

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  • Page 1 V15/12/22 FLAT AND ROUND SPOKESHAVES Owner’s Manual Record the invoice number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference. Invoice Number: ..............Date of Purchase: .............
  • Page 2 Flat & Round Spokeshave Specifications Flat: MTC-10643 Round: MTC-10650 Flat Round Overall Width 290mm Sole Dimensions 72 x 25 Weight 375g Blade Bed Angle 40° Blade Bevel Angle 25° Blade Steel M2 HSS Blade Width 51mm Blade Thickness 3.2mm Sole Radius 62.5mm...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Concave & Convex Curves Grain Direction Section 4: Maintenance Section 5: Troubleshooting Ensure The Blade Is Sharp Tear-out Spokeshave Leaves Tracks On A Board’s Surface Blade Chatters Section 6: Warranty Melbourne Tool Company Warranty Statement Disclaimer Manual Accuracy Technical Support...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Woodworking also requires great tools. Tools that are simple, authentic and accessible. Knowing this led to the creation of the Melbourne Tool Company. Designed and developed in Melbourne Australia, for all you passionate woodworkers out there. MTC Spokeshaves The MTC Flat and Curved sole Spokeshaves are the perfect companions for when your work moves beyond the square.

  • Page 6: Section 1: Safety

    SECTION 1: SAFETY General Safety Rules For your own safety, please read and understand this instruction manual before installing and operating the tool. Owner’s Manual: Read and understand this owner’s manual before using the tool. Handle With Care: Hand tools include sharp blades that will cause serious injury if handled improperly.

  • Page 7: Section 2: Component Diagram

    SECTION 2: COMPONENT DIAGRAM Diagram 1. Body 5. Blade Adjustment Thumbwheel 2. Sole 6. Lever Cap Thumb Screw 3. Lever Cap Retaining Screw 7. Lever Cap 4. Blade 8. Blade Bed...

  • Page 8: Section 3: Operation

    SECTION 3: OPERATION First Use Your spokeshave ships with a coating of rust-inhibiting oil to ensure it arrives to you in good condition, but this must be removed prior to use. Remove the lever cap and blade, taking care with the sharp edge of the blade.

  • Page 9: Setting The Blade

    Setting the blade The Depth & Lateral Adjustment Wheels control both the projection of the blade below the sole and the lateral angle of the blade. Turning the wheels clockwise advances the blade, while turning them anticlockwise retracts it. Turning each wheel a differing amount skews the blade left or right.

  • Page 10: Concave & Convex Curves

    Concave & Convex Curves Melbourne Tool Company produces two spokeshaves – a flat sole model and a curved sole model. Generally speaking, the flat sole will handle straight edges and convex (or ‘outside’) curves, whilst concave (or ‘inside’) curves will require the curved sole model.

  • Page 11: Section 4: Maintenance

    SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE Maintenance After each use, disassemble the spokeshave and clean off accumulated dirt, • grease, resin and rust, especially from the threads and blade bed. An old toothbrush is ideal for this If the spokeshave is stored in damp or humid conditions or when overnight •...

  • Page 12: Section 5: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 5: TROUBLESHOOTING Ensure the blade is sharp The first step of any troubleshooting is to ensure that blade is sharp. If sharpening the blade does not resolve the issue please see below for further suggestions. Tear-out Most often caused by shaving against the grain – try shaving in the •...

  • Page 13: Section 6: Warranty

    If your Melbourne Tool Company product has a warrant-able fault, please contact the retailer that it was purchased from. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.

  • Page 14: Disclaimer

    Disclaimer Customers should ensure that they take all reasonable safety precautions when operating MTC products. MTC will not be held liable to you in respect of any personal injury (including without limitation serious injury or death) that you may suffer or sustain directly or indirectly as a result of the use of products sold by us.
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