Great Product
I read previous reviews on this product and they had issues with this spokeshave.I was ready to do what others did to improve the problems. Well, the company must have made improvments or quality control got better, because the blade was sharp and the bottom plate was smooth and flat. My son had no problem using this tool for the first time. He had cedar shaving curls all over the place. I am pleased with the product. I could have paid $140 for a Spokeshave at a woodcraft shop. This product is a great bargain.