The shaving horse is a must-have shop tool for the traditional woodworker committed to pursuing classic building projects that require handtools and handwork, but can be a lot to lug around. In this session of BYO, you’ll build a simple shave horse that fits on your lap, is lightweight, ready to go anywhere, and customized to your body proportions, inspired by Swedish craftsman Ramon Persson. Compared to a standard workbench with a conventional wood vise, the shaving horse allows for quick adjustments and leverage that ultimately suits drawknife and spokeshave work. The instructor will demonstrate varied uses of the shaving horse, including working chair legs, preparing wood to be turned on a lathe and carving spoons and other Swedish influenced woodworking projects.