How to use a scraper

RILEY · Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 10:07 pm Post subject: How to use a scraper

This is probably the best video I've seen on scraper sharpening.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKZWqdPFul8

Just thought I'd post it here for others to see.
It seems like I've been overcomplicating the process for years.
I love the one swipe technique.

Adam.
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Beardo16 · Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 11:52 pm Post subject:

Thanks for posting the vid Riley.

Seems simple but effective.

jedmc571 · Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 7:37 am Post subject:

I really like that film.

I'm not really a hand tool guy Embarassed

but in the past I've always used stanley blades for scraping small areas, the idea behind a cabinet scraper is great, but like normal sharpening, I get a bit overwhelmed.

I'm going to buy a scraper now, and try this technique Wink

Cheers Adam

Jed

Modernist · Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 11:14 am Post subject:

A seminal lesson - great stuff
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barkwindjammer · Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 5:27 pm Post subject:

Its a pity he didnt 'plug' the scrapers manufacturer Confused

superunknown · Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 8:31 pm Post subject:

Interesting, might give that a try. Did anybody else hear what sounds like somebody sleeping during that video?

MickCheese · Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 8:37 pm Post subject:

Sandvik I think.
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Saint Simon · Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 8:38 pm Post subject:

I have always felt it necessary to run the burnisher backwards and forwards a few times with the scraper held firmly in the vice. But the shavings he achieved with just one pass and with the scraper in his hand were very impressive.

Not in work at the moment to try it but have other people had similar success with his method?

Simon

The Bear · Woodworker Joined: 10 Sep 2007 Posts: 148 Location: Surrey

Having never tried to use a scrapper, I'm thinking of trying this.

What type of file do I need to use to square the edge? Bastard, second or fine cut? Can anyone point me towards the right type in the Axi catalogue?

Cheers

Mark

pedder · Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 9:20 am Post subject:

Kalimna · Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 1:07 am Post subject:

What a fabulous demo. Looks much easier than I have been making it so far. Especially the advice for using the file. And the swiping.
Mind you, I think a little practice prior to doing the swipe freehand - those knuckles on the hand doing the swiping are moving rather quickly past a rather sharp metal edge Smile

Cheers,
Adam
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woodbloke · Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 5:38 pm Post subject:

Basically the method I use 'cept mine goes in the vice and I use two or three passes of the burnisher on each edge.
Not difficult to do once you get the knack Wink

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DaveL · Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 7:26 pm Post subject:

RILEY · Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:38 am Post subject:

Rob, sounds like I use (now 'used to use') the same technique as you, but to me this method is FAR superior.
Had the need to sharpen a scraper over the weekend and it works a treat. Just watch your knuckles on the (high speed) pass of the burnisher. DAMHIKT
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Steve Maskery · Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 8:51 am Post subject:

Well I was taught to start the burnishing square and gradually increase the hook in several passes. But I cannot deny that he get results, and excellent ones at that.

An that reminds me. My nice vertiats burnisher has started to get a bit scarred, I think it's time I spent a wee while fettling it.
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