Sharpening a Card Scraper

[@merchantbankers]

How is it possible that you only have 5.5K subscribers when all these people with 1/100 of your knowledge and skill have hundreds of thousands??? Thanks for sharing what you know-it's quite a gift to those of us struggling to figure these things out.

[@strazzafurniture]

Oh you are too kind, I think they are better at videography! LOL I need more followers so I can be less of a starving artist! I hope to make more videos, its part of my plan! Thanks for watching

[@Bawb2002]

Because he's the genuine article. He doesn't have the savvy marketing techniques. But he is the best wood working I've seen

[@fredbosch5392]

Thank you Frank. I followed your instructions, and this is the first time I actually got shavings like you. In the past I only got a bunch of saw dust.

[@strazzafurniture]

@@fredbosch5392 yay! Glad it worked!

[@Otdier]

I want more from Frank. Used to watch his old homestead videos, learned to sharpen there. Recently found him again and five years later he’s still one of the best I have watched.

[@strazzafurniture]

Thank you for your support, I hope to be adding a lot more in the not so distant future.

[@dwayneford1990]

Best tutorial I've ever seen on how to get a card scraper to perform properly. The way you explained things was SO easy to understand. So I watched the video twice just to cement everything into my brain which is very much like a spaghetti strainer in terms of retaining information. Thank you Frank. Now I can prepare my card scraper - which has been sitting on my bench gathering dust for over a year - properly. Excellent stuff. I will be checking out your channel for other nuggets of helpful knowledge. ❤

[@strazzafurniture]

Thanks so much! Glad it was helpful! One thing I’ll do at times when I’m trying to learn something on KZbin is to write down the highlights then bring your notes to the shop, always seems to help me. Hope it works! Just remember don’t stop till you get the burr from the file!

[@dwayneford1990]

@@strazzafurniture Got it! I'll be watching your video as I sharpen.

[@PawelJaniak-v5w]

Amazing and super helpful video! Thank you Frank 🙏

[@konstantinivanov1986]

Finally a professional handtool woodworker has done this properly. Thank you Frank.

[@DwightMS1]

That's the most clear and thorough instruction on the subject I've seen yet.

[@Franco4590]

Absolutely the best shavings I've seen on here. Incredible sir.

[@mikemeister458]

Exactly the information I needed. Thank you, Frank for taking the time to film this. You’re the man!

[@Epoxyclub]

We need more videos from you!!!

[@strazzafurniture]

Coming soon!

[@jerrewilliams5555]

I felt pain at touching your worktable at the Texas Furniture Show because it was so perfect and "pure" and blemish free. I knew it would have to be used some day. I am pleased to see your version of the table being used, and showing me that art can be usefull as well. The very nature of the workbench is in its use. Somehow the beauty remains even as it is used.

[@strazzafurniture]

Thank you kindly! Yes sometimes I make them too fancy, I can't help it!

[@jennessalynam7682]

I just found out that you have KZbin channel and subscribed immediately. I watched the video where you show how to sharpen a rip saw on another KZbin and it helped me tremendously. You're very knowledgeable, easy to understand, and a pleasure to watch. Thank you.

[@strazzafurniture]

Thank you very much! I hope to post more in the near future.

[@jennessalynam7682]

@@strazzafurniture That would be awesome. 😊

[@Philipmorleyfurniture]

Nicely done mate💯👊

[@strazzafurniture]

Thank you mate!

[@Coyote48]

The best scraper sharpening video I have watch to date. Thank you

[@howardperson6341]

That is the very best explanation on sharpening a card scraper I have ever seen in my 40 years of wood working. Thank you.

[@strazzafurniture]

Wow that is a high compliment! Isn't it such a great tool!

[@nickguitar737]

Thanks for the video, im going to try this. I find sharpening a scraper a bit hit and miss! All the best.

[@PaulC1980]

Frank is the best teacher online I've ever seen. Thanks for sharing Frank 👍

[@strazzafurniture]

Thanks for the kind regards. I hope to put out more content and respond to these comments in a more timely fashion! Let me know what content you'd like to see!

[@paco_vazquez]

This is a joy to watch, absolutely wonderful explanation. Can’t get my head around why it’s not over millions of subscribers, oh well, the internet remains a wired thing

[@strazzafurniture]

Thank you so much! I just need to post more which I plan to do!

[@RyanJBarnard]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@mijadon9130]

That was a great video Frank. Very straightforward and simple. You can’t fake sharp!

[@auditlaltoo9892]

that was the best video i have ever seen on how to sharpen a card scraper thank you ever so much sir

[@b1j]

Great. Eager to see the cabinet scraper version.

[@navarroedwards8031]

Frank this video is amazing. The best I’ve ever seen and I really understand how to sharpen my card scrapers. Will the same process still sharpen the Blue Spruce thicker scrapers?

[@strazzafurniture]

Thank you! I am not familiar with the Blue Spruce scrapers, I should try them but the process should be the same for all card scrapers.

[@89ufo65]

Very informative! Great videos and we would love to see more! Fans from Canada

[@charliereina7933]

Have I missed something, or have you been off grid for a few years? Your Heritage videos were among the best on KZbin, along with Paul Sellers’s, in terms of inspiring me to do my woodworking by hand. Are you, and will you be, creating content regularly again? I hope so, and I can’t wait to see your next video.

[@strazzafurniture]

Thanks for your support, making videos requires a lot of work and I have been so busy in many directions. If you follow my instagram at strazzafurniture you can see more of what I am doing. I hope to add more videos soon. I also teach across the country as well.

[@aadelgado77]

Thank you Frank! Nice shavings.

[@charliec1110]

Thanks for a very precise explanation of sharpening the card scraper...you got amazing results from those techniques...I'm going to try your method and see if I can achieve the same results as you have...thanks so much for sharing that...!!!

[@davidosullivan3432]

thanks Frank best ever instruction on card scraper sharpening looking forward to the no.80 a tool i cant really get to work as effectively as i would like

[@jrodclark]

Totally awesome. Thanks, Frank.

[@richardmisdom1004]

great tutorial Frank, now I'm ready to go sharpen mine again, the correct way

[@birdman858]

Alright. I’ve been watching you on other venues and just realized you had your own channel. And this video is the best I’ve seen you do…and most certainly the best on the subject. All these years I’ve been doing it wrong. Thank you for taking the time to teach us. Ok, when is your next video. I’ve subscribed and am standing by… Thanks, Frank.

[@strazzafurniture]

Sorry you have had to wait so long, new videos coming soon!

[@Mookd0g1]

Thanks Frank, very helpful!

[@fpmrl]

Awesome. Subscribed! Thanks from Argentina

[@jonikuhn2441]

You are a great teacher, I hope there's lots of videos coming, cheers.

[@westclaz]

Frank is exactly what we need in lockdown! Keep these vids coming my man!

[@silenthill5794]

Frank is an awesome instructor and deserves and hopefully one day gets a huge YT audience, he's that good. Would love to watch him make a violin.

[@caseyguard]

Frank you are a magician! Thanks for sharing your technique. I can't wait to grab my scrapers get them cutting like this.

[@strazzafurniture]

no magic here, just 30 plus years of doing this day in and day out! LoL glad you enjoyed it!

[@twotonanchor]

Excellent work, both with the tool and the camera. Subscribed.

[@BASHY1975]

Very clear and concise teaching on the sharpening of card scrapers. Thanks!

[@지진환-k9j]

Awesome! Your explanation is very clear. Thanks.

[@phbrinsden]

I remember well the classes I took with etc Paul Sellers and Frank back in 2001 at Homestead Heritage in Texas. The greatest teachers and I still stick to the hand work skills I learned from them. They showed me the quiet pleasure of using hand tools properly.

[@richardmisdom1004]

me too, I also benifitted from Paul/Frank around the same time frame, glad to see they have become accessible to all on youtube

[@toddhovis7796]

Hi Frank. I have two questions: How much pressure do you apply with the burnisher to the edge of the scraper, in the final steps, when you are forming the burr? Have you tried the Accu Burr from Heartland Tools? Thanks, Todd.

[@strazzafurniture]

HI Todd! Yes I have used the acc burr, I was part of the initial trial team. Theres things I love about it and some other things that maybe could be different. Regarding pressure, I put a fair amount of pressure when I am at 90 degrees with the burnisher, I keep going at 90 for several strokes, when I start rolling the burr to one side I lighten the pressure up, remember not to go too far at an angle with the burnisher. Hope this helps

[@RoughRide]

Great instruction and craftsman.

[@watcher9132]

You make it look easy Frank. Thanks.

[@abdurrahmanbulut7571]

Hello Frank. Great to see you on KZbin and teaching. Keep the vids coming. With respect and love from Turkey!

[@dukeengine1339]

Hello Frank in starting following your channel from Italy. Went through some good teachers virtually on the web, but go on and this will be my next step to a higher level. Love the way you explain and I hope to be a good student! Thank you very much for sharing!

[@strazzafurniture]

So glad you found my channel, I have a lot more to teach and will be posting more soon.

[@Snap4590]

Frank - Thanks for the video! Looking forward to more.

[@lesliesweeney368]

Great Class Frank love the the ebony

[@laurencegoedar462]

Look at those shavings! Incredible!

[@cecilhoo9097]

Great teacher. U r such an inspiration. I would luv to apprentice with u for free. Do u have any written instructional materials on the market. If so i would be very much interested to acquiring some of ur stuff. Thanks

[@strazzafurniture]

Thanks so much! I don't have any written stuff yet, but hope to in the future.

[@gregsnewyt]

Really enjoyed it. You have an easy manner and convey valuable information in a digestible manner. I look forward to more.

[@strazzafurniture]

Thanks so much! Let me know what more you would like to see!

[@Orchardmicrochipexterior123]

Beautiful videography!

[@strazzafurniture]

Thanks for your good work!

[@momostayzanko2078]

Thank you...

[@thewoodworker106]

Awesome video. Thanks for the lesson

[@seanleonard1948]

I learned from Stan Beckworth how to sharpen the card scraper and other tools, but having this video resource is exactly what I was looking for as a refresher. Great instructional video. Thanks Frank.

[@76danno]

Well done Frank - nice video, and thanks for sharing!

[@JoelWiggins-p9x]

I guess I’m just gonna have to keep practicing. I go through all them steps I can’t even cut warm butter, but if I stop, when I feel the bird from the file or the stones I just run that and it probably doesn’t work as well as it could but it works better than if I try all the steps and I won’t even think about cutting nothing. I don’t understand it but I’ll destroy three or four more of these card scrapers and I’ll get it figured out, thanks for the KnowledgeMan. Take care.

[@jknow3376]

This is a great video. I got my card scraper tuned on the first try. Thank you for the great resource!

[@czredhead8286]

Wowwwwww. Thank you for this. Taught to perfection.

[@richardgarrow9260]

Than you Frank. I have always learned so much from you teachings. I look forward to seeing more.

[@JDon280Z]

Great video and tutorial. Definitely looking forward to some more videos.

[@aquilesfigueroa9588]

I've been a violin luthiers for well over ten years and have learned many skills. Thanks Frank for adding to me. This is a fantastic way to sharpen a scraper. Easy and pretty quick. Wish I could post a pic, the results are wonderful.

[@strazzafurniture]

So glad the video was helpful!

[@donnacreager8428]

So good to see you teach. You are fabulous at it. I devour your vids. Thank you!! Now let's see if I can get some shavings rather than dust. Lol.

[@thomasliebreich3510]

Very good content. Explains all aspects in detail, thanks for sharing!

[@alexisperdrix4171]

Hello Frank, À great thank's from france !! I hope you'll have Time for other vids. You are an insparing master. Alex

[@strazzafurniture]

Thank you for watching, glad you enjoy it!

[@terryduprie6313]

I've seen your work on a few different videos. What a talented craftsman; very impressive. New subscriber.

[@TheShadow-n8k]

Good video.

[@thomastieffenbacherdocsava1549]

Frank, subscribed and it was worth watching. Thanks. Have to include my diamond stones in my preparation.

[@VaskoSotirov]

Now I have to get a card scraper... 😀 great video Frank!

[@fredhammer8327]

Beautiful,thank you,fred hammer nz

[@jpcarpentry4199]

Great video, thank you Frank! Subscribed as well.

[@mikecondoluci53]

GREAT VIDEO

[@jacques8762]

Magnificent. Thank you.

[@johnwenceslas6039]

Wonderful! Can a fully sharpened scraper be used as a plane, at least to some degree?Those are some serious shavings; much like from a plane.

[@strazzafurniture]

A planes function is to smooth and flatten depending on the length of plane, the scraper is only going to smooth and not flatten, I use a plane often first and then a scraper.

[@ASousaMakesIt]

Subscribed, looking foward for more videos!

[@Ninoy2059]

Great work. Thank you for sharing.

[@matthewclemente420]

Thanks Frank great lesson!

[@jerrystark3587]

Very helpful video. Thank you!

[@macmcabee328]

I am a little ashamed to say it but I never knew there was such a thing. I'll be 75 next month. When I was a kid an old neighbor made beautiful ax handles by hand. His scrapers were broken coke bottles. I do some wood work and now will be getting a couple of those. Thank you for your very good video.

[@strazzafurniture]

Thats pretty cool! Yeah I have used glass sometimes but it tends to dull fast, I suppose one would have to drink a lot of coke to have a freshly sharpened edge! :)

[@joejanzen5511]

Always a pleasure watching you teach Frank! I found you a few years back in the workbench videos for “heritage school of woodworking.” I probably got the name wrong, sorry. Loved those videos as well! I’ve been following you ever since through Facebook and instagram. Always learn something from you. Keep up the great work!

[@justinrogers7421]

Thanks, Frank!

[@craigpeters866]

I knew I was doing something wrong thanks this should help

[@WonkyWorkshop]

Thank you for this. You have filled in the missed steps from what i have previously been taught! Easy to see now how to fix that problem 😊 thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@KingPostTimberWorks]

Excellent info! I have been almost there with my scrapers but these few tips will make a huge difference.

[@coininformationserrano]

Nice video bro blessed

[@jayhelland5037]

Good instructional video and like everything in woodworking everyone has their own opinion or technique. Of course the proof is in the results and your shaving are absolutely awesome! I typically draw out the metal only a couple times before turning the hook so I'm looking forward to trying your method to see what works best for me. Thank you for sharing your talent with us and I for one look forward to seeing how you sharpen the #80 cabinet scraper iron.

[@strazzafurniture]

No 80 coming soon! How did my method work for you? any better results?

[@billstunes]

Excellent!

[@2102jeffrey]

Outstanding!

[@4kooty]

If I may ask a question, I was wondering when you are burnishing the flat edge to draw up the steel before putting on the hook, are you holding the burnisher flat, or are you holding it on a shallow angle? You do some amazing work by the way. Thank you, Tony

[@strazzafurniture]

Tony, So sorry you had to wait so long for a response from me! I typically hold it flat but I tend to put more pressure towards the edge. Hope that makes sense.

[@4kooty]

Yes it does, Thank you. No worries about being late, we're all busy. I'm still farming for a few more weeks, then the woodworking hobby fires back up. I'm just happy for the answer. Thank you again. Tony@@strazzafurniture

[@benwheeler77]

Magnifico!

[@dougrobison1156]

Sweet!

[@Mtbeaver9]

What diamond stones do you recommend? I’m new to this and want to buy good one once.

[@strazzafurniture]

I use the Dia Sharp by DMT

[@mickleblade]

I've been using one refurbishing an oak staircase, when it works, it's a dream! I need to get better though. The Stanley 80 is awesome too, especially with arthritis, my thumbs hurt with a card scraper.

[@strazzafurniture]

Stanley no 80 video coming soon!

[@mickleblade]

@@strazzafurniture oh goody, will be waiting! It works a dream when it works but, as you guessed, I'm not expert at sharpening it

[@TheHandToolery]

Thanks!

[@robbedoes1985]

which brand stones are these?

[@colincampbell7923]

I wish this video was available when I started using a card scraper. This is how I do it now but there's not that many straight forward videos on how to do it!

[@hugoakerlund5114]

Yes! I was hoping for this!

[@istarimikko]

Thank you Frank !! This is the best instructional video on this subject at least in my opinion !! Would you use a card scraper on large surfaces like table tops if the wood would have difficult grain or knots etc. ? Or would you sand ? I hate sanding and want to avoid it when ever I can !! =)

[@strazzafurniture]

Thank you! Yes I use a scraper as much as possible. Large surfaces, difficult wood etc. I usually only sand with 220 and 320 after scraping.

[@1qazandrew333]

Thanks Frank! I was under-burnishing before for SURE. This works much better. I know I know tough to answer question but in domestic hardwoods like maple or white oak (or somewhat friendlier walnut), for example, how long do you find a sharp edge holds... 20 strokes of scraping? 100's of strokes? Just looking for a vague ballpark. If I'm making dust I gather it's time to re-burnish. Just looking for a ballpark. Thanks again!

[@strazzafurniture]

All depends on the wood, some woods might get you 50 strokes, some might get you 20. The advantage of 4 cutting edges give you an advantage. Yes if you are getting dust, definitely time to resharpen!

[@mikebetts2046]

Getting a card scraper to work the first time was like the first time I was able to successfully ride a unicycle. I stayed up until 2 am having fun with it.

[@nutsmcflurry3737]

the unicycle or the card scraper? sorry, couldn't resist.

[@mikebetts2046]

@@nutsmcflurry3737 both. I rode the unicycle until my saddle was sore and ran the scraper until my thumbs ached.

[@nutsmcflurry3737]

@@mikebetts2046 hahahaaaa