Shave Horse Kit

Almost every child that comes through HOD shaves wood with a spokeshave on a shave horse. Many parents have asked for these to be made for sale, and we are in time for the holidays. These kits are un-assembled to save us time and save you money. Have us do the assembly for $50, and we’ll deliver within 25 miles for an additional $50.

We are using Tim Manney’s plans to build adult and child shave horse kits. Tim says,

The first woodworking I ever did was on a shaving horse. I had just turned 20, and a 12-year-old sat me down at a shaving horse with a drawknife and taught me how to make a spatula from a piece of red maple firewood. I was hooked. The simple elegance and intuitive feel of the shaving horse and drawknife completely drew me in as shavings piled up around my feet.

The design of this horse came many years later and is a combination the shaving horses of two of my mentors. The easy to build and versatile base came from one of Curtis Buchanan’s shaving horses and the clamping head and work platform came from Carl Swennsson. Together they make a versatile workholding device that is quick to build, solid, and easy to use.

Recommended for ages 5+. This kit is made to order and requires two weeks to prepare. These kits are un-assembled to save us time and save you money. Have us do the assembly for $50, and we’ll deliver within 25 miles for an additional $50.

* You will also need a spokeshave and some wood, so we have those in the store for you as well.