The Zen of Card Scraping

Thanks Todd

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

I’m going to try your method….Thanks for Posting…

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Been there done that. Your video is why I invested in AND use my card scraper. Thank you for sharing the reminder for those that don’t know the ease of use this simple tool has.

Curly Maple has an interesting grain and the card scraper works very well on things like that. I use mine the most on Inlay work. The grain is going in all dirrections and the card scraper can handle it with ease.

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Scrappy

-- Scrap Wood's the best...the projects are smaller, and so is the mess!

Thanks for posting this again, Todd. I had struggled with using my card scrapers and was not satisfied with my performance until I started using the process that you demonstrated with this video. Now I use it routinely to prep raw wood and panels before sanding.

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Gotta love those Zen moments. Nothing but peace and productivity.

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Great tool!

Also useful for fixing finish defects between coats. The sharp scraper shaves runs and dust nibs flat, compared to a rounded shape left by sanding.

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Great posting again. Thanks.

I see you are using the resawn cutoffs from your tabls.

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Cessna – I did not even cover that one but I do use it to fix finish defects as well. For fixing finish defects I also use a single edge razor as a mini scraper or a chisel.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

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Thanks for sharing the zen!

-- Rich, Seattle, WA

Great video…what type file are you using and any particular type of scrapers you prefer?

Scott

-- If everyone is thinking alike, then no one is thinking.

I use either a single cut 10 or 12 mill bastard file. I have both and either works.

Card brand does not matter.

I also wrote a blog covering the same thing and you may see it here.

You will find some pictures of the card scrapers that may help.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Thanks Todd for the instruction. Didn’t know much before seeing this, but now I feel comfortable about buying and starting to use card scrapers.

-- Jim, Anchorage Alaska

Thanks Todd, I’ll be getting a card scraper, it looks like it would definitely save me some sanding time!

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One of my all time favorite tools…bullet proof it never need charging, easy on the ears, and I can hear my favorite music in the shop yes sir this is fine woodworking. Share the love…Blkcherry

Thanks. Card scrapers have become one of my favorite tools in the finishing process. They work exceedingly well, are easy to sharpen and the peace and quite is exquisite. I will try your sharpening method on the piece I’m currently working on. Thanks again.

-- Mark

ever sinec i saw this video when you originally posted it i’ve been sharpening my scraper that way – works great on reclaimed wood (as you showed before). doesnt matter if you hit metal or stone, since making a nice edge again is SO easy.

Thanks for posting this. Now I think I’ll actually get a card scraper and give it a try. :)

Great video. Makes me want to find those card scrapers I bought on sale at Rockler.

Thanks for reposting as I missed it the first time.

Bothus

-- Professional kitchen designer, amature woodworker.

I am another recent convert to card scrapers as a result of Todd’s original post.

-- Joe

Hey Todd,

before I read anything I was looking at the first picture and because of the blurryness it looked like you were holding 3 card scrappers. WOW a mach3 for wood. Not the case but that would be cool. Maybe I’ll try it.

-- If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail!

Ha! You’re right Rex!

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Hi Tod, nice video, thanks for sharing your method, my great grandfather had a hand rarcador cards to sharpen the old blades manufactured from the band saw sharpening bevel but then passed a screwdriver to set the flash, also used crystal.

-- Carpin