frostr2001

I just purchased a set of scrapers and was looking for feedback as to there usefulness.My thinking was that it might save me dollars on sandpaper and be quicker for some instances.

Gary Beasley

According to the literature I've read a scraper will remove finishes quickly without the clogging that sandpaper will do. Practice, practice!

Julian the woodnut

A scraper will smooth out machine marks and uneven edges far quicker than sandpaper ever could. I use my planes and scrapers to get surfaces smooth, then only need to use 220 grit paper to make the surface ready for finish.

jeffreythree

Also healthier for the lungs than fine sanding dust.

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frostr2001

Great point!

cabinetman

If you get one or more, and edge them properly, you'll wonder how you ever got along without them. Really...no kiddin'.

Dvoigt

That is the rumor... I can never keep my scraper sharp enough to really see it... I need to spend time praticing... That probably would come in handy for the project I'm working on now.

Being self taught sure is hard!

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Julian the woodnut

That is the problem I think most do it yourselfers run into. Getting a proper edge on your planes and scrapers is as important as how you use them.

frostr2001

I used the scraper today on a piece of red oak and it gave me surprosingly good and easy shavings, sawdust on plywood and mostly dust on a piece of pine. I have not even attempted to put and edge on it yet . It is a Crown made in England. My 25 year ols grinder blades and chiesels and knifes need to be sharpened also as well as my lawn mower blades. I am thinking that instead of buying a set of new grinder wheels and a good burnisher for the scraper edge I might just purchase the Worksharp 3000 or 2000 that reportedly do it all. Your opinions ...