29. The Scraper

[@broomeco.8121]

Best demonstration online of preparing a card scraper. 👍🏻

[@gjbmunc]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brucelangseth8566]

My grandfather was an amazing woodworker who tried to teach me as a child. Here I am at 70 and your videos are bringing it all back. Thank you SO much for sharing your knowledge. A side note, my son and dad are awesome woodworkers (my dad teaching my son) and the skill set completely skipped over me. Thanks again! I'm going to try to catch up to dad and junior with your videos.

[@gjbmunc]

That is awesome!

[@sparrowhawk81]

I got a used #80 stanley scraper and my immediate first thought on using it after getting it set up was "Why isn't this something that every single hand tool woodworking youtube channel is telling beginners they should get". Seriously, it's amazing. It even FEELS good to use. And they don't cost much. Mine is a nice vintage one and I only paid I think $35. I never want to touch wood to sandpaper again

[@gjbmunc]

Congratulations!

[@paulhasser625]

Very simple, very straightforward in comparison to other methods on KZbin I’ve seen on how to prepare and use a scraper. Thank you, Graham. I think I can do this!

[@gjbmunc]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Al.P.]

I seem, it's so perfect method of sharpening scraper. Thanks for teaching!

[@gjbmunc]

You are welcome!

[@mikecolo2158]

Thank you Mr. Blackburn for the history lessons, practical knowledge and techniques. I am just starting out on my hand tool journey and look forward to each installment.

[@gjbmunc]

You are very welcome

[@Temachyotl33]

you provided the key to using the scraper, and that is finding the right angle to scrape. No one else has provided this information. Thank you. I have used scrapers but didn't like them, now I understand that I was not using the right angle. You are great teacher. I will definitely buy your book.

[@gjbmunc]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sj_harris]

I don’t use my scrapers nearly enough, but by god the results of a well set-up one are a joy :) Thanks again Graham

[@gjbmunc]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@piersoosthuizen1630]

Hi Graham. I really like the short videos that you produce. The length is just right. The content is top notch. I am of an age that I am tending more towards the traditional (and quieter) woodworking methods although I have the noisy machines. In South Africa it is also starting to make much more sense with our constant loadshedding. Keep up the good work. Regards. Piers in Kariega, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

[@gjbmunc]

Great, thank you!

[@christopherharrison6724]

The step everyone else seems to miss is burnishing the flat edges before turning the edge thank you so much Graham.

[@gjbmunc]

You're very welcome!

[@jimmcnett]

Wow. That was awesome. I am going to do this immediately.

[@gjbmunc]

Go for it!

[@rocquemotta]

The day I succeeded in sharpening and using a scraper a whole new world opened up for me. Maybe the way you explained, so simple, may help other people to the same.

[@gjbmunc]

Hope so!

[@allanadams9214]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us all

[@gjbmunc]

My pleasure!

[@johnbenjamen9694]

Excellent presentation of sharpening a scraper. Thank you!

[@gjbmunc]

Glad you liked it!

[@bcdwalleye6242]

Excellent practical advice. Fabulous channel.

[@gjbmunc]

Thanks!

[@5StoryWoodWorks]

File in a block....Huh, neat trick. Another great episode. I just can't thank you enough for filling in the blanks left by most of the internet woodworking crowd. I have purchased a couple of your books recently. If there are others out there thinking about them, Buy the books. They are fantastic. Love what you are doing sir.

[@gjbmunc]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@harrymason1053]

As someone who used a cabinet scraper for hours every day for many years, I'm looking forward to watching this.

[@vince55sanders]

What were you building?

[@harrymason1053]

@@vince55sanders Everything. I was a generalist. Doors one day, conference tables the next, and often nothing more that shovel handles.

[@gjbmunc]

Hope it helped (or reminded you!)

[@vince55sanders]

@@gjbmunc have you heard of the fridge magnet trick to keep the scraper from getting hot on the thumbs?

[@jimneely4527]

I actually have a Stanley 112 scraper plane. Until recently I didn't have a proper burr on the blade. When I learned how to produce one, the tool became much more than wall art in my shop.

[@gjbmunc]

Great!

[@rpower1401]

I'll have to try these improved techniques tomorrow. I've been using scrapers on and off for a few months but my edge technique is wanting.

[@gjbmunc]

Great, good luck!

[@deansimpson3231]

I just recently used a scraper on a wood project with maple and was able to create some excellent results

[@gjbmunc]

Scrapers are great!

[@billffromnh]

Another useful video Graham. I have used scrapers & I like how they make shavings rather than dust. I like to add a sheet magnet to the scraper's back to put my thumbs on so they don't get burned by a hot scrapper. I'll be watching for your next video.

[@gjbmunc]

Thank you!

[@ryansmith7605]

Information degradation and consolidation by other teachers is so apparent when I watch your stuff. The history of why and how is some of the most useful information I've found on woodworking.

[@gjbmunc]

Thanks!

[@CleaveMountaineering]

Scrapers are great. For less critical tasks I've even found carefully sharpening with a file is adequate. With a scrap of wide bandsaw blade, you can snip out a custom shaped scraper, file an edge on it and be in business quickly. Some bushcraft or pocket knives also benefit from a filed 90 degree scraper edge on the back.

[@gjbmunc]

Great suggestion!

[@thomashverring9484]

Thank you for a great video! I love the simplicity of the scraper, and if something is simple, we can always trust woodworkers to make it difficult! :^) There are more ways to prepare a scraper than there are trees in the forest. I've adopted a very simple free hand method, but I think I'll try yours. The only difference being that you use the burnisher on the sides. I've been using a very fine diamond stone, but burnishing the edges and thereby moving the metal upwards will probably give me a better burr. Thank you.

[@gjbmunc]

You're welcome!

[@capti443]

I remember well how my old Polish grandfather would use pieces of broken window glass to scrape replacement tool handles resulting in a very smooth surface! Of course, there was no burr, but you had an insanely sharp (mostly) square edge.

[@gjbmunc]

Sounds cool - and effective.

[@arboristBlairGlenn]

Graham, you said “you can feel the edge with your fingers BUT you should avoid doing that” because you might cut yourself or is there another reason? I always feel for my burr.

[@gjbmunc]

it's primarily not to break off part of the burr and blunt the edge.

[@transmundanium]

An excellent description of preparing a scraper, using simple straightforward language. I do the same with my scrapers, but I also have a couple that are used for rough work, like removing paint or working out saw marks. Those I simply drawfile the edge and set to work.

[@gjbmunc]

Sounds good!

[@ArchEdge]

Thank you Graham. I dont use my scrapers enough, but now that you have explained how they work, i think i might give them another go. Great Video

[@gjbmunc]

Thank you!

[@chiplane3976]

I thought scrapers were just plain stupid until I realized it was the woodworker - not the tool that was failing. A little practice sharpening - then using - one and you'll wonder how you ever got along without it! Thanks for sharing.

[@gjbmunc]

You're welcome!

[@MCsCreations]

Really amazing, Graham! Thanks for another lesson! 😃 I have a small saw here that never worked well... My father wanted to put it in the recycling bin, but I have other plans for it. 😬 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@gjbmunc]

Fantastic!

[@markhowlett1705]

I've used metal packing strap as scratch stock and as a scraper, works well :)

[@gjbmunc]

Great!

[@glenn_r_frank_author]

Thank you for this little tutorial on burnishing scrapers. I have been trying to redo the edge on mine using other instruction and have not been happy with the results.

[@gjbmunc]

Glad it was helpful!

[@liveoak4124]

Thank you

[@gjbmunc]

You're welcome

[@jirik8483]

Mr. Graham, thanks for yours videos. i would like to notify you, that there is quite lot of KZbin authors which are making videos same as you and many of them have made video about how to sharpen the scraper. And every single one of them said the exact thing about oldtimes and screwdrivers used as sharpening tool for the scrapers. And many of them had suspiciously similar approach to yours. So I'm just thinking if that thing about screwdrivers is from your own head, or it is general knowledge written in some very popular book. Because if it is from your head and experience then it means that every single one KZbin author has duplicated your video and don't even mentioned you as the source.

[@gjbmunc]

Just passing on what I learnt years ago!

[@eddienew2044]

Excellent explanation and demonstration.

[@gjbmunc]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tuffymartinez]

Thank You Graham.... Scrapers, a very valuable tool I know is always waiting for me when I need it. #1> Graham when I was in elementary school learning about using the Stanley Hand Plane the teacher would scold anyone that would store their plainer down on it's cutting edge. He insisted on all students to lay the plane on its side when not in use. How do you feel about this rule? #2> Graham could you do a show on the tiny Luthiers hand planes? All of those specialty small intricate hand planes used to make music instruments ? ............TM

[@gjbmunc]

Don't actually have any luthier's planes, but I will try and show some smaller planes I have.

[@dpmeyer4867]

thanks

[@gjbmunc]

You're welcome!

[@HWCism]

Thanks 👍

[@gjbmunc]

Thank you too

[@roman_le]

Once I made a scraper from the spatula. It is too thin (0.5 mm), but works quite well, Couple weeks ago I bought the No. 80 and failed. It produces rough surface on pine.

[@gjbmunc]

Pine can be difficult.

[@blackcatespressobar6761]

Thanks so much for this tutorial!! What type of file should I use? The first file you used that you inserted 90 degrees into the wood. Is there a specific coarseness or a recommended ##?

[@gjbmunc]

a regular bastard cut file works fine. just avoid really wide toothed files.

[@blackcatespressobar6761]

@@gjbmunc thank you so much!! I love your channel!!

[@FerdinandAugustinus-j6t]

5:19 - ls it possible to use water? By the way, l guess that tallow is useful.

[@gjbmunc]

Tallow's good, water not so much...

[@Jimbo878]

as someone who likes to find a double use in a tool if I can (I'm a cheapskate 😂) I've used the shank of an HSS twist drill bit as a burnisher tool (13mm for those of us who drive on the correct side of the road 😉)

[@gjbmunc]

Perfect!

[@pettere8429]

I use the backside of a gouge..

[@roman_le]

12 mm drill bit works well too.

[@terencebarnett113]

Thank you off to practise😊

[@gjbmunc]

You're welcome 😊

[@TatsukiHashida]

Ah yes, my favorite finishing tool

[@gjbmunc]

Super!

[@ladislauze7246]

Nice and profi!

[@gjbmunc]

Thanks!

[@ianpearse4480]

Nice.

[@gjbmunc]

Thanks!

[@1deerndingo]

One of the more useful tools for wood work. And one of the least used in hobby wood work???

[@gjbmunc]

It sure is

[@dyderich]

I used a crappy piece of metal and still made a serviceable scrapper out of it. So hard not to feel for the burr.

[@gjbmunc]

Good for you!

[@sharonkatz11]

Thank you.

[@gjbmunc]

You're welcome.