I have a L-N small spokeshave with a extra large relief, or clearance angle, behind the blade. The blade is ground from tyhe factory at 25 degrees, the bed is 45 degrees. I was considering changing the blade to 35 degrees to eliminate the large clearance gap. I am hoping it will help the tool have less chatter and easier to set. I do not want to second guess L-N, they seem to know how to make a good tool.... so wondering if a 35 degree bevel on a spokeshave might be a good thing?
Here is a picture of the gap behind the blade:
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