How to Sharpen & Use a Card Scraper with Elia Bizzarri

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[@SteifWood]

Possibly the most educative correct instruction video I've seen so far on any woodworking channel. Keep it up. ((from Norway))

[@WoodAndShop]

Erik S Glad you liked it!

[@whoisathome]

+Erik S I agree. Finally someone who knows what he is doing before trying to educate others... (From Sweden) ;-)

[@michaelnorris4629]

i agree

[@amezcuaist]

Elia you are the best teacher on youtube. You have de mystified the Scraper topic for me .Your explanations are so deep and accurate . Good job .One extra tip is to fit a leather cover on the scraper top ,because scrapers can cut your fingers without you realising . They can be very sneaky .

[@Charlesredporsche]

I've watched many scraper videos and this is by far the best. By far. Well done.

[@markharris5771]

I don’t know if it’s the way my brain works, but for some reason this is by far the best video I’ve seen on sharpening scrapers. Thank you Elia for giving scraper sharpening and its use a logical real world flow.

[@emmeponto]

I must admit I usually give much more credit to the old folks, as I imagine they starterd working before all this modernization of the woodworking trade. But man, this is one of the best woodworking videos I have ever seen! You said what to do, why, and showed the results! I'm on my way to round up the edge of an old file and put my scraper out of the chest! Thank you very much for sharing this with us, you just got a big fan from Brazil!

[@Carp4125]

The single best card scraper video ever.

[@MomusFilms]

I've watched dozens of videos on these and yours is the most clear & thorough of them all. Thanks!

[@EddieBlueHalen]

Best explanation by far.

[@davidcunningham257]

Great video Elia. Your shop looks awesome! The more woodworking I do the more I like scrapers. They come in so handy when trying to remove small amounts of material.

[@eugeneroban2014]

The voice of true experience. Scraperism made clear to all. Best source available. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@cna9708]

You covered many points I didn't see in many other videos about this. Very helpful, Thanks!

[@mgrotowski]

Just watched this. Probably one of the best explanations of using and sharpening a card scraper I have seen.

[@TheRaptorXX]

Brilliant. Totally spot-on and NO messin'! All the way from good ol' England. Thanks Elia, thanks a lot.

[@WoodAndShop]

Glad you liked it mate!

[@andrewbrimmer1797]

Nice job explaining this tool

[@michaelrickert7999]

I have been looking for this video. Very good.

[@jamesvoos2432]

great job at not overthinking these processes

[@toonybrain]

Thank you for this video. I like your no-fuss process for card sharpening. (I'm worrying about your Windsor, as you demonstrate the scraper. LOL)

[@barlow2976]

Excellent, the best explained of them all,and at the same time the simplest. Thank you.

[@WoodAndShop]

You're welcome!

[@oldmanofcotati]

Excellent demo.

[@wilcooley]

Thanks for this. I've been unsatisfied with the results I've gotten sharpening mine and going back rewatch the videos of several other well-respected KZbinrs hasn't helped. I see several things to try to do differently that might make a difference.

[@osvaldocristo]

Thanks for share your experience... useful info there!

[@icespeckledhens]

A very good instructional video. We used to burnish with a back of a gouge. thanks

[@jimudd5836]

Thanks for an eductive video, first I seen so far that inkludes scraping technics for soft woods like pine with is mostly what I'm working with. I'm sad that I didn't see this with your file safe side technich before since I just ordered my burnishing tool because I didn't get a good result(using screw driver technic). So far I used the scraper for removing paint but now I have new hopes, gona try it as soon as I get home, working in Norway and living in Sweeden my tool time is limited. Thanks again.

[@kathyparker7140]

Simply the best education. Just wish I know how to build these chairs. God bless

[@5lowethechamp964]

I luved this alot. Great thx

[@SuperYtviewer]

Thank you - I have never used a scraper mainly because I had no idea how it worked or how to maintain one. My next move is to purchase one, and try it out on my next refinish project. Thank you very much - Annie

[@WoodAndShop]

SuperYtviewer Glad you liked it! Check out the accompanying website for links to some card scrapers: woodandshop.com/how-to-sharpen-use-a-card-scraper-with-elia-bizzarri/

[@blackfender100]

I use an old pinion shaft from a differential super hard steel perfectly smooth and it was free.Thanks for the video

[@doncooperjr4817]

I like the fact that your hands are dirty and your shop is not pristine. Then you backed it with intelligence and wisdom. Thank you and great video.

[@WigWagWorkshop]

Thank You for the sharing your knowledge, you are a true inspiration.

[@WoodAndShop]

WigWagWorkshop I'm glad you liked it. Elia is a great guy.

[@ktrak2171]

This guy is just great, his voice ! just made me think of Henry Fonda.

[@frenstcht]

Voted thumbs-up. Making this comment because it helps your analyticals. I've nothing else to say.

[@Tome4kkkk]

This video is perfect!

[@green_building]

your video is worth to watch its really informative.. thanks for your great effort, anyways you look like James Blunt

[@blackfender100]

very good video thank you.

[@leehodge7907]

excellent video

[@deemdoubleu]

Very informative, thank you.

[@WoodAndShop]

You're most welcome!

[@konkeydogdoggystyle8456]

"eyeglasses commercial" by magic hugs. -in good fun ;) thanks for the great tutorial.

[@gerritstijvers7690]

Nice and thanks did got a few tips there i didnt know

[@WoodAndShop]

Gerrit Stijvers Yeah, Elia shared some tips that I also didn't know. Thanks for watching!

[@sirinealchaarani5690]

Worked really good for me. Thanks

[@WoodAndShop]

Glad to hear Sirine!

[@user-lz1qk3wq8d]

Thank you for this video))) love your chanel)) from Russia with love))))

[@WoodAndShop]

Анатолий Румянцев You're welcome, and thanks for watching from Russia! Please make sure you share some of your great comments on my website at woodandshop.com.

[@jwt2005]

That was great.. I'm not getting sawdust with my card scraper anymore! I'm a big fan of Elia since I saw him on Roy's show. Definitely going to take one of his classes one of these days.

[@WoodAndShop]

jwt2005 Yeah, Elia's a no-nonsense guy, and really funny too. Thanks for watching!

[@amazingrazin]

You can harden your screwdriver easy. Heat it up glowing red and quench it in oil.

[@fernandocabette6050]

+cocoonbreach sorry for replying such a old post, but you can harden it only if it has enough carbon, else it wont improve much.

[@Ibratarig]

The shank of a router but huh!! thanks :-)

[@leopardabsurdity]

Thank you! how would you go about polishing up the sides of the file to ready it for burnishing- or polish a burnisher?

[@WoodAndShop]

I'm sorry, I don't quite understand your question. I'm not sure what you mean about polishing up a file.

[@wilcooley]

@@WoodAndShop Around 8:50 Elia mentions that he buffed the safe edge of the file he's using as a burnisher.

[@thefleetfarmer1815]

Very good video, tons of crap vids on this subject thanks for a good one lol

[@WoodAndShop]

You're most welcome!

[@lestergrayson9084]

The only scraper I have ever used was a piece broken of glass my 5th grade wood shop teacher showed me how to do it. I might have to get me a card scraper now.

[@smasica]

I just turned 70 and when I was about 8, an old neighbor used to teach me shop stuff. He used the old glass technique to smooth pieces of apple wood from old trees that he used to make chairs out of. Broken pieces of window glass worked good on round and curved surfaces. You could usually find a good piece for just about any surface.

[@Acutam]

Lo chiedo direttamente in italiano,a cosa serve questa card,o meglio come si realizza,dato che non credo che si possa comprare. Grazie in anticipo

[@WoodAndShop]

Gianluca Bordignon I think you can buy one in Italy. Visit the accompanying blog post and you'll find links to where you can buy card scrapers: woodandshop.com/how-to-sharpen-use-a-card-scraper-with-elia-bizzarri/

[@cattleNhay]

Did he say burr?