You can find plenty of plans & videos online, and you can also take the popular class at our school: “ Build a German Shave Horse with Ervin & Willie Ellis ”. Yes, there are some that you can buy, but it’s a pretty simple project to build. ![]() The best shave horse is one that you’ve made yourself. Oh, and that the legs don’t break! Where to find a Shave Horse for GreenWoodworking? The main consideration is that the angle of the ramp is comfortable for you to work with, and that the dumb head clamps your work tightly. My kids love being able to use the word “dumb head” without facing retribution. The dumbhead (or swinging vise) can either be made from a log, or from laminating boards together. Here are some different styles that I’ve photographed over the years, to give you some inspiration: You stick the piece of green wood into the jaws, and your foot pressure will hold the wood tightly.ĭifferent people prefer different styles of shaving horses for greenwoodworking. ![]() It is basically the green woodworker’s workbench.
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