Melbourne Tool Company - Flat Sole Spokeshave

Name: Melbourne Tool Company - Flat Sole Spokeshave
Brand: Melbourne Tool Company
SKU: MTC-10643
Price: 108.95 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)

MTC-10643 - The MTC Flat Spokeshave

If you want to shape and smooth wood, then you need a good spokeshave. This Melbourne Tool Company Flat Spokeshave is the backbone of your smoothing and shaping kit. A fundamental tool for anyone loves to work with wood.

This MTC Flat Spokeshave is the must have shaping and smoothing hand tool to have on your bench. Its ergonomically designed body and inlaid cork hand grips make this spokeshave comfortable yet rock solid in your hand. This spokeshave features twin blade adjustment knobs means setting up your spokeshave precisely a straightforward task. Its versatility as a shaping tool is only matched its ability to smooth wood broadly and in isolation. You will find it hard for you to put this tool down. Welcome to the MTC family.

Features & Benefits

An uncomplicated spokeshave - This MTC Flat Spokeshave can shape and smooth any kind of wood yet remains an uncomplicated tool. The minimalistic design makes it easy to disassemble for maintenance and reassemble for work. The knurled adjustment knobs are generous and easy to adjust. The blades depth of cut and angle is adjusted by simply turning the blade adjustment knobs. The blade locks down firmly via the single cap iron knob. Even the raw beginner will find this tool a delight to use.

Solid cast body with inlaid cork hand grips - This MTC Flat Spokeshave can shape and smooth any kind of wood yet remains an uncomplicated tool. The minimalistic design makes it easy to disassemble for maintenance and reassemble for work. The knurled adjustment knobs are generous and easy to adjust. The blades depth of cut and angle is adjusted by simply turning the blade adjustment knobs. The blade locks down firmly via the single cap iron knob. Even the raw beginner will find this tool a delight to use.

Stainless steel - Yes, MTC spokeshaves are made from cast stainless steel. This means that these tools resist corrosion, are very strong and impact resistant. So, whether you are working deep in the monsoonal jungle, or right by the ocean, and are known to drop your tools occasionally – you can sleep well knowing your MTC spokeshave will always be in A1 condition.

Twin blade adjustment knobs - Twin blade adjustment knobs mean one thing – easy setup. No more tappy tappy trying to adjust your spokeshave blade! The MTC spokeshave twin adjustment knobs means setting up the blade properly is an easy and predictable task both the depth of cut and skew. Add an extra thick 3.2mm bevel down blade, and you have a chatter free ensemble capable of cutting in all directions.

M2 High Speed Steel blades - MTC has chosen M2 High Speed Steel (HSS) for the blades. M2 HSS has high abrasion resistance which means it will hold a sharp edge much longer than many other steels. This also means that it may take a little longer to bring up an edge. Don’t worry, you will be leaving your sharpening gear on the shelf for a lot longer too. MTC plane blades are also thicker than the average plane, this eliminates vibration is the cut, ensuring a smooth uniform finish.

Specifications

Here are the specifications for the MTC Flat Spokeshave. To learn more, click or download view the Owner’s Manual.

Brand - Melbourne Tool Company (MTC)
Model SKU – Flat spokeshave MTC-10643
Country of origin - Designed in Melbourne Australia, manufactured in China
Warranty - Limited lifetime
Overall width – 290mm
Sole dimensions – 25 x 72mm
Weight – 375g
Body– cast stainless steel with natural cork inlay
Blade steel - M2 HSS
Blade bed angle – 40 degrees
Blade angle – 25 degrees
Plane blade dimensions - 3.2 x 51 x 48mm

Additional blades & Kits

Set of two spokeshaves Flat & Round MTC-106-KIT
Replacement blade suits Flat & Round MTC-10667

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Uncomplicated spokeshaves

This MTC Flat Spokeshave can shape and smooth any kind of wood yet remains an uncomplicated tool. The minimalistic design makes it easy to disassemble for maintenance and reassemble for work. The knurled adjustment knobs are generous and easy to adjust. The blades depth of cut and angle is adjusted by simply turning the blade adjustment knobs. The blade locks down firmly via the single cap iron knob. Even the raw beginner will find this tool a delight to use.

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Solid cast body with inlaid cork hand grips

This MTC Flat Spokeshave can shape and smooth any kind of wood yet remains an uncomplicated tool. The minimalistic design makes it easy to disassemble for maintenance and reassemble for work. The knurled adjustment knobs are generous and easy to adjust. The blades depth of cut and angle is adjusted by simply turning the blade adjustment knobs. The blade locks down firmly via the single cap iron knob. Even the raw beginner will find this tool a delight to use.

Stainless steel

Yes, MTC spokeshaves are made from cast stainless steel. This means that these tools resist corrosion, are very strong and impact resistant. So, whether you are working deep in the monsoonal jungle, or right by the ocean, and are known to drop your tools occasionally – you can sleep well knowing your MTC spokeshave will always be in A1 condition.

Twin blade adjustment knobs

Twin blade adjustment knobs mean one thing – easy setup. No more tappy tappy trying to adjust your spokeshave blade! The MTC spokeshave twin adjustment knobs means setting up the blade properly is an easy and predictable task both the depth of cut and skew. Add an extra thick 3.2mm bevel down blade, and you have a chatter free ensemble capable of cutting in all directions.

M2 High Speed Steel blades

MTC has chosen M2 High Speed Steel (HSS) for the blades. M2 HSS has high abrasion resistance which means it will hold a sharp edge much longer than many other steels. This also means that it may take a little longer to bring up an edge. Don’t worry, you will be leaving your sharpening gear on the shelf for a lot longer too. MTC plane blades are also thicker than the average plane, this eliminates vibration is the cut, ensuring a smooth uniform finish.

I returned the blade because I thought I had ordered a low angle jointer plane blade.

I asked if KJP could provide a return label. The agent sent me a PDF of the label and did not say that I would be responsible for shipping. I was charged over $10 for shipping. If I had been informed of the shipping fee, I would have kept the blade since I do have a jack plane.

Hi Pedro,

Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for any confusion regarding your order. We understand that you were looking for a low angle jointer plane blade and accidentally ordered the low angle jack plane blade. Usually, when a customer makes an ordering error, they are responsible for shipping fees and we offer a full refund instead of a partial. We apologize if this was not communicated clearly to you. Please let us know how we can assist further.

Excellent for the price

I've been using the block plane for a few months now, and I'm very impressed. Build quality is extremely solid - sole is flat, sides are square, mechanism functions perfectly. Fit and finish isn't as polished as a premium brand like Veritas, but much better than other budget options like (new) Stanley, Pony -Jorgensen, or spear and Jackson. There are some slightly rough edges here and there but I didn't have to do anything to it other than sharpen the iron to get excellent results. Only potential downside I can see is that the irons seem to be relatively soft - edge retention is okay, but doesn't seem much different from most O1 blades I've used.

All in all, I'd definitely buy this again, and I plan to buy a MTC low angle jack once I have the money to spare.

Ready to go out of the box

I read several reviews for both planes and finally decided to bite the bullet and purchase the set. I’m glad I did! I’ve been very pleased with the quality of workmanship and the fact that they were ready to use right out of the box.

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Melbourne Tool Company - Flat Sole Spokeshave