Cabinet Scraper

galwaydude18 · 2008-01-24 20:47:01

Just wondering how do you properly sharpen a cabinet scraper? I have one and dont know how to sharpen one properly.. I have water diamond stones as well to sharpen it on.. All advice is appreciated

24-01-2008 08:47PM

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galwaydude18

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Just wondering how do you properly sharpen a cabinet scraper? I have one and dont know how to sharpen one properly.. I have water diamond stones as well to sharpen it on.. All advice is appreciated

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#2 24-01-2008 10:47PM

Fingalian

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Down to your local scrapyard and get yourself a valve from a truck engine, you now have a cheap burnisher. Flatten the edges of scraper on a stone and the put the scraper in a vice. Run the stem of your truck valve away from you along the edge of the scraper, this creates a burr. Remove scraper from vice , place on stock and pull towards you.Result : a nice smooth surface that you don't have to sand. I use them a lot for refinishing ...they are great for getting rid of old varnish finish.

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#3 28-01-2008 01:48PM

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Here are essentially the same instructions, with pictures:

http://www.fine-tools.com/G10004.htm

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