Someone asked me to post this video on this site, so here we go. It is my idea of how to sharpen a cabinet scraper. If I am all wet, please let me know.
-- Skip....

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Someone asked me to post this video on this site, so here we go. It is my idea of how to sharpen a cabinet scraper. If I am all wet, please let me know.
-- Skip....
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Toolz
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posted 527 days ago
Thanks for this blog Skip. Well Done!
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Mark Shymanski
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posted 526 days ago
Good clear description. Thanks for the video.
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Mark Mazzo
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posted 526 days ago
Skip,
Nice video and instruction. I like the tip on honing with some wet/dry sand paper. I’ve generally honed my scraper with a water stone after every few of turns of a new burr. I’ll have to give the sand paper method a try!
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John Gray
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posted 526 days ago
Another great video THANKS!!!!!
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Eric
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posted 526 days ago
Great video, thanks for sharing it with us!
The only difference between what you did and what I was taught is that after squaring the edge, I put the scraper down flat on the bench and run the burnisher over the scraper a few times, holding it level (I rub some oil on the scraper first). What this does is it makes “bat ears” on both sides of the scraper – a burr that is parallel to the flat face. Then I put the scraper in the vise and push those bat ears down by running the burnisher over it at a 5-degree or 10-degree angle (just enough so that I don’t hit the other bat ear).
Your way is much quicker, and looks like it does the trick just fine. I think the way I was taught makes bigger burrs for scraping, but takes longer to do. In the end, maybe it’s the same difference as to time invested.
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Scott Bryan
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posted 526 days ago
Skip,
This is a nice video. I have tended to struggle with getting a good edge on my scrapers. But I will try your process and see if it improves my technique.
You produced an informative video that is clear and easy to follow.
Well done.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
dalec
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posted 526 days ago
Thanks Skip.
I have just started using a scraper and when I am able to get my scraper sharpened just right, it is a great tool.
Your video is informative and gives me some ideas of how I might improve my sharpening. I find watching a video along with the narrative fits my learning style.
Thanks for your effort in producing the video and sharing your methods.
Dalec
thetimberkid
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posted 526 days ago
Great job!
Thanks for the post
Callum
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rikkor
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posted 526 days ago
Cabinet scrapers are great. Thanks for the quick tune-up and sharpening instructions.
teenagewoodworker
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posted 524 days ago
great video skip, i’ve been having a bit of trouble sharpening card scrapers so i think that i might try this sharpening technique out. thanks for the post!
Grumpy
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posted 523 days ago
Excellent blog Skip. Thanks for sharing. do you have any tips for a curved & goose neck scraper?.
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Freddo
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posted 517 days ago
Thanks skip, with a thousand gadgets on the market to do that work, I’m trying your method. Great video and clear details. I want to use a scraper more but the one I have is dull – so I’m off to the shop to try this out as soon as I get the chance!
-- God bless! Freddo (Northern - NJ) Our Creator designed us to create - so use WOOD!
king
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posted 512 days ago
good video thank you AL
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socalwood
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posted 482 days ago
thankyou
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Karson
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posted 482 days ago
Skip great video on a tool that is many times ignored. Nice job.
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GEORGE6149
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posted 470 days ago
Good demo,thanks—-makes the process look easy. Now for me to sharpen my scrapers
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ed220
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posted 216 days ago
thanks skip,real helpful