If this is the case, you will need to reverse directions. In shaping a leg, there are no rules. You can use whichever tools you feel work the best. This varies from woodworker to woodworker. I usually use the spokeshave to bring the leg to form and then use sandpaper to smooth it out.
Chisels work well for shaping some parts of the leg.
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