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Antler uses ergonomic natural forms and high-quality materials to elevate the spokeshave to a luxurious, functional tool.
First, wooden forms were explored. An existing miniature spokeshave was used as a reference. Then, the form was modeled in CAD to precisely accommodate the pre-existing blade.
![V1](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/aacd18f6-fc2d-45a5-a764-3be714370939/10169064-1fc5-4331-8b78-f5e04991980d_rw_1920.png?h=3a1e813e2a3ee55459a692911151c301)
V1
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V2
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V3
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V4
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V5
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V6
![V7](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/aacd18f6-fc2d-45a5-a764-3be714370939/9f2a2d90-82e5-4bbe-9617-c33ca7186f38_rw_1920.png?h=ca0a7246085cdaefe557daee6b19ff6d)
V7
![V8](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/aacd18f6-fc2d-45a5-a764-3be714370939/a091158f-5b67-451c-909c-53f5a9140322_rw_1920.png?h=b4e5e5dad60011373a29858b4cfab947)
V8
![V9](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/aacd18f6-fc2d-45a5-a764-3be714370939/56238ef9-154a-4b56-96f7-d29745ba6a1b_rw_1920.png?h=024bae84bd54c2f555720601560e1c6e)
V9
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V10
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V11
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V12
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V13
![V14 (Final)](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/aacd18f6-fc2d-45a5-a764-3be714370939/1701223f-05cb-400a-82c8-c7975e1c73b1_rw_1920.png?h=476e2c7ff8455699d1544aa713c2ac80)
V14 (Final)
The final model was 3D printed with SLA resin in order to be cast in bronze at a high degree of detail.
Tapping the Set Screw
Lapping the Soles Flat
Polishing the Soles
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Antler Spokeshave: Ancient Bronze, A2 Carbon Steel - April, 2024