| Project by ChuckM | posted 228 days ago | 3192 views | 11 times favorited | 7 comments |  |
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Using a wedge friction-fit design, I made a different scratch stock which can handle both flat and curved surfaces. This tool is chatter-free because of the full support given to the cutter.
If you prefer to make a traditional scratch stock that requires the use of hardware, here’s an example: http://foldingrule.blogspot.ca/2008/05/episode-62-scratch-stock-part-i.html
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kiefer
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#1 posted 228 days ago
Nice looking and simple tool to make after you figured it out !
Just the kind I like , what is the the cutter made of ?
Thanks for the post.
-- Kiefer 松
ChuckM
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#2 posted 228 days ago
Thanks for looking. I made mine out of an old handsaw blade. You can use an old bandsaw blade or card scraper (http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=32670&cat=1,310,41069 (0.8 to 1 mm thick)) or similar steel sheet.
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felkadelic
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#3 posted 228 days ago
Perhaps I’m missing something obvious, but what’s the purpose of the wedge in the back end of the tool?
mafe
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#4 posted 227 days ago
Really nice, simple and beautiful tool.
I LOVE IT!
Clever, and clever to add the back end for curves.
Best thoughts,
Mads
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balidoug
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#5 posted 227 days ago
Simple always seems to work better. Nice design, nice work.
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ChuckM
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#6 posted 227 days ago
Thanks for all the remarks.
To felkadelic:
The front and the end are both rounded. There’s another cutter at the end to use on curved surfaces. The side cutter handles flat ones.
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#7 posted 226 days ago
Nice looking tool, ChuckM. I too was confused about the rear wedge and how the tool could be used on curved surfaces. Thanks for the details. I beleive a shot from each side would have been… wordless! Thanks for sharing.
Best,
Serge
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