How to Make a Scratch Stock

[@scotthaddad563]

I got to repair an eighteenth century mahogany sideboard a while back. Some of the moulding was missing so I used the existing moulding to prepare a cutter for a scratch stock but decided to show off and built a tiny moulding plane instead. Now I have the plane and the owner of the sideboard is happy. The plane was for making a Cock Bead to wrap around drawer fronts. A scratch stock would have been the more efficient use of time but I wanted to try my hand at making a simple plane. Thanks for this demonstration!

[@DraconisMusica]

Definitely looking forward to hearing more about what a scratch stock is and how it’s used. Never heard of it but seems like a thing I need to know about

[@jimhyslop]

The day after I watched this video, I picked up a book from Lee Valley, "Wooden Planes and How To Make Them". In the chapter on making custom moulding planes, they mentioned using a scratch stock to shape the sole of the moulding plane. In the space of 24 hours, I went from never having heard of them to two different sources mentioning them! :D

[@artswri]

Beautiful tool, beautiful wood. Can't wait to have a project that will be the perfect excuse to make one. So many cool things to make from wood, so little time!

[@lynxg4641]

You're absolutely right, had no clue what the heck this tool was, but now I do and it's a very cool tool, looking forward to the rest of the videos on the series.

[@egbluesuede1220]

I've seen a few of these before, but didn't know what they were or how to use them. It seems simple and a fun was to add a little detail.

[@criswilson1140]

Scratch stocks are invaluable for making molding and refinishing molding. I've got two coffee cups full of cutters that I've made over the years.

[@c.a.g.1977]

Very cool! didn't know this tool! Looking forward to see how you make those blades!

[@autismschild9561]

Maybe you can flip the body around and use the rounded portion for scratching curves?

[@taitano12]

Wow, thank you. I've never seen one before. I'm gonna have to make one.

[@wiseoldfool]

Always interesting to see tools I've never heard of.

[@ricos1497]

Great video. I just made myself a panel guage at the weekend, but I don't have a cutter for it. I'll probably wait until you do your scratch stock blade video and steal that method!

[@criswilson1140]

I'm not sure what James is going to use for his cutter, but I get old carbon steel kitchen knives at thrift stores to make mine with.

[@benstradling7615]

The first time I used a scratch stock it was for the moulding on a bespoke winding mahogany staircase there are some jobs that can't be done with any other tool

[@MCsCreations]

Fantastic work, James! Really beautiful tool! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@MadMulberry]

I guess I need a scratch stock. Who knew?! 😊

[@James_T_Kirk_1701]

These are so underrated

[@JeanMinutile]

This is an head scratching video!!!

[@J.A.Smith2397]

Talking about rasp n files, I made a wall shelf for mine just like yours!

[@TomBuskey]

When would a moulding plane, beading plane be prefered to a scratch stock?

[@WoodByWrightHowTo]

A molding plane can take off a lot more material than a scratch stock. A scratch stock is used for small details or the final cleanup behind freehand carving. A beating plane is useful when you're doing multiple beads side by side. Scratch that can do it but it takes a lot more work.

[@LaraCroftCP]

Hmm, i know what i build next week! 😄

[@MG-vo7is]

Nice.

[@zidnyknight3611]

thank you

[@ianpearse4480]

If we start from Scratch are we at the beginning, which is a very good place to start! LOL. Twice now with the same song, not bad for a beginner/scratcher!

[@WoodByWrightHowTo]

Lol. He's on his roll folks

[@ianpearse4480]

@@WoodByWrightHowTo LOL!

[@marcbarash6045]

Wonderful video. Very informative.

[@adammono1839]

do you think you could tap a thread in the oak and screw into that instead of using the wing nuts? 🤔

[@WoodByWrightHowTo]

Sure. I've done that quite a few times.

[@nobuckle40]

It's worth mentioning that plans for this scratch stock can be found in ShopNotes magazine, volume 20, issue 119, page 38

[@nodarikirtadze8220]

Haha, it appeared in the previous video and I was wondering what it was

[@arkansasboy45]

So, I can use metal working files in my woodworking?

[@WoodByWrightHowTo]

Yes.

[@jonway7845]

Does this work well on cross grain?

[@WoodByWrightHowTo]

Depending on the cutter shape ... it can.

[@vmoutsop]

Cutting that oak with that saw looks like using a shark to slice a hotdog.

[@WoodByWrightHowTo]

lol I like that one.

[@warrenmunn3224]

First! Was good to chat

[@WoodByWrightHowTo]

Woot woot! the first king of the day!