Woodturning Q&A Scrapers

In this video I demonstrate how to use a scraper and a shear cut.
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[@PeteBeardsley]

Every day is a school day! I hadn't considered that it was possible to shear cut with a scraper either. Thanks for sharing Carl.

[@TheBrotherKnight]

Thanks Carl. I love scrapers. They save a lot of time and sanding. All the best David

[@smitm108]

Carl - Very informative, thanks. I wouldn't mind seeing the scraper used on the inside of a bowl. I obtained a “pile” of tools from a gent retiring from the craft including a big scraper such as you displayed. Anyway, I had a rather spectacular catch with it which resulted in bowl bits heading this way, tool launched that way and I was somewhere in the middle in the fetal position. If only I had videoed it …

[@alansimpson596]

Thanks Carl for another useful lesson. The large scraper is very impressive so it's on my shopping list. Best wishes, Alan.

[@CarlJacobsonthewoodshop]

Thank you Mike, Glad to see your doing great. That was a beautiful box you made. Take care, Carl

[@Linda50998]

Thanks for sharing so much information as a novice I really appreciate it

[@MikeWaldt]

Great demo Carl, very helpful, and well explained, the scraper is a much more versatile tool than most people think, I'm still practicing with it, but will get there....eventually! Take care Mike

[@CarlJacobsonthewoodshop]

Thanks Alan, it works great for cleaning up the inside of bowls. Take care, Carl

[@CarlJacobsonthewoodshop]

Thanks Mark, I'll do another video next week on the inside of a bowl. I've had a few catches with them too luckily you were in the middle.

[@bingcro]

thanks ive learned a lot how to sheer scrape from the video

[@RealRuler2112]

Good video Carl. For some reason, I can never seem to get anything but catches with my scrapers, no matter if used on spindle or face work. Last time I used one (~8 months ago) was on a gorgeous bowl that blew up when I tried to even out the interface between the bottom & side - relegated the scrapers to the unused tool area; I'd rather sand than blow up nice wood. None of the guys in my turning club can help and so they sit. (On the plus side, I have some basically new tools to regrind. :) )

[@ballsackTbager]

Master Carl will you try to turn something blindfolded? It would be fun to watch

[@CarlJacobsonthewoodshop]

Yes they do, I use them all the time. Take care, Carl

[@remyboisse9249]

Tanks you carl

[@CarlJacobsonthewoodshop]

I will do another video cleaning out a bowl. Is it chatter or is the tool bouncing? If your to far over the tool rest it will bounce and not leave a clean cut.

[@CarlJacobsonthewoodshop]

Thanks, I've had a few blow up too. I got the big one for bowls it helps a lot with chatter. I still need to get a flat bar tool rest I think that will help a lot too. New tools yeah!

[@kreegan]

Another great, informative video. Thanks Carl! Rich;)

[@MiguelSancheztornoartesano]

This is a tool that well used is very helpfull, thanks for sharing. Kind regards.

[@Notoldfart]

Shear cut with a scraper, would never have thought of it. From what I have read, all advice is to keep the tool flat on the rest. Seems holding at an angle and having a light touch does a good job. Will try it today. Right now I am working on a very hard piece of maple which I have just gotten round. I mostly turn softwood, old seasoned redwood and some pieces from firewood, like lodgepole pine or pinion pine. I would add a picture if I knew how.

[@CarlJacobsonthewoodshop]

Greytraveler It works well with a very light touch. Here's my website, I would love to see some pictures. thewoodshop.tv

[@Tim_Pollock]

Always good stuff bud! Had to come back to this one for a refresher course and to make sure I was doing it right. ;- )

[@CarlJacobsonthewoodshop]

Thanks again Tim!

[@CarlJacobsonthewoodshop]

Yes I use it all the time.

[@lyndalanthony635]

I found that if I put a two or three foot long handle on a scraper, it doesn't catch as easily. If I turn it into a negative rake and use it as an abrader, it just plain works. I have to get desperate to use a scraper though.

[@CarlJacobsonthewoodshop]

Thank you Rich

[@sowiebinich]

I've only recently begun to use scrapers, but I'm loving them. The one problem I have is that when cleaning up tool marks on a bowl, I cannot seem to get rid of them in the inside near the rim. I ride the bevel the whole way down on a final cut, but it almost feels like the heel is leaving little valleys in the side. When I try using the scraper there, I get too much chatter for it to do any good. Is there something I'm doing wrong?

[@CarlJacobsonthewoodshop]

Thank you Brook

[@CarlJacobsonthewoodshop]

Thank you

[@CarlJacobsonthewoodshop]

Your welcome Remy, I hope this helped.

[@cooperwrobel2932]

You should turn a wood 50. Cal bullet I did 1 out of box elder they look cool especially if they are in 2 different woods

[@jackfrancis1339]

I've just started turning and would love to know how to turn a square dish. If you could do a video on it that would be great. Thanks

[@drewby4571]

cheers buddy

[@LeoDumont]

Tank you carl, mooie demonstratie!

[@CarlJacobsonthewoodshop]

Leo Dumont Thank you Leo

[@CarlJacobsonthewoodshop]

Hi James, Maples not to bad, but I always have a problem with Purple heart. I just did a video last week with a Purple heart cup. With this I cut from the inside out. It seems to work better.

[@CarlJacobsonthewoodshop]

Hi James, What type of wood are you using? Some woods are much harder to hollow out end grain.

[@debbiewilson4655]

thanks Carl,why scrape or sheer srape?which do I do?do I scrape first then Sheer scrape?wont it catch when on an angle?thanks Dave from New Zealand

[@MikeWaldt]

Hello there Tom Tom ;)

[@hughcameron9519]

Carl I was just wondering, what does the different angle on the scraper do?

[@ibrahimibrahim-px6yv]

Hello Karl what the best types of wood preparing for what is Web Side

[@SuperBowser87]

Hello Mike Waldt :)

[@slaithen]

Thanks Carl. I have always used the scrapers flat. I never even considered angling them. Looks like that will help a lot with the rough cuts I get. Once again, great video.

[@esalva1948]

Carl, love your video and easy going style. Is there a video on the use of lathe speeds?

[@CarlJacobsonthewoodshop]

Thank you very much Ed! I've been trying to put the lathe speed in all my videos on my project channel. kzbin.info

[@zetuskid]

Carl, you are a great teacher. love following your videos. I am curious as to where you got the little angle measurement tool you used in this video? looks like a great tool to Have. thanks zetuskid

[@CarlJacobsonthewoodshop]

Thank you very much! I think I got it at Woodcraft years ago. Take care, Carl

[@CarlJacobsonthewoodshop]

Hi Jake, It's a diamond wheel.

[@CarlJacobsonthewoodshop]

Hi Tom, I think I got it at Woodcraft but I'm not sure.

[@raymondmedeiros451]

I just watched a video by Brian Havens on negative rake scrapers. The scrapers that you demonstrate have a bevel on one side where negative rake scrapers are on both sides. Do you use a negative rake scraper, and if so for what, and if not why not?

[@CarlJacobsonthewoodshop]

+Raymond Medeiros Hi Raymond, I reground one of my scrapers to a negative rake, but cloud never get it to cut right. I know a few people that use them, and are very happy though.

[@coreygraham5485]

Informative video. I find this tool is the one that I avoid at all costs because of all the catches I've gotten. I think too my the important part with a scraper is light cuts, correct?

[@CarlJacobsonthewoodshop]

Thank you Corey, yes very light cut work best.

[@Ashhhhtube]

I'm obviously missing something here because if I put a scraper near the near of a bowl it catches, every time. Thoughts?

[@CarlJacobsonthewoodshop]

Thanks Ben, I bought the scraper it's 1 1/2" by 7' "sjm2inok" just uploaded a good video on home made tool.

[@SuperBowser87]

That cleared up A LOT for me. Thank you so much Carl !!!!!! Where did you get the plastic gauge to measure the bevels? I could use one of those for sure!

[@teamwild_UK]

Another great upload Carl but Wow, What a massive tool. ;o) Was that a bought or self made scraper and what are the details and dimensions? I need to learn how to make my own tools as my wallet can't keep up. Can you suggest a good place to start? Cheers, Ben

[@jkshoals]

Carl, what kind of wheel on your grinder?

[@deemstyle]

I'm a new turner and I've really learned a lot from your channel- thanks! You mentioned that when you hold the scraper at an angle, it was called a sheer cut. You didn't mention what the cut is called when you keep the scraper flat on the rest. Also- why would you choose one over the other? Finally- I'd really like to know what kind of grinding wheel is on your grinder for sharpening. Thanks so much!

[@howycwap]

im not sure why, but i recently sharpened my scraper, and it seems to be extremely aggressive and prone to catching. i was turn a segmented pencil holder out of oak and ash. Im thinking its because of the wood, but still, any tips?

[@CarlJacobsonthewoodshop]

howycwap Sorry for the late reply, the comments have been messed up. It's probably the wood, are you turning a lot of end grain?

[@howycwap]

Well it was freshly sharpened and I was turning a segmented piece, so no endgrain. But it was catching, and i found it odd. Ive used it since on some walnut. it worked a bit better but it was still a litttttle bit on the agressive side.

[@scottnewman2051]

Hi Carl, I've always seem to have trouble with scrapers on the inside of bowls. Any tips?

[@CarlJacobsonthewoodshop]

Hi Scott, try and keep the tool rest as close as you can to the work piece. Are you having trouble with end grain?

[@crackerjack3359]

Try a negative grind, fancy name for a champher on top edge.

[@anthonymaida5718]

Hi Carl Great Video What brand is the large scraper your using?Thanks Anthony

[@CarlJacobsonthewoodshop]

Thank you Anthony! It's a Robert Sorby

[@CarlJacobsonthewoodshop]

How about a Pirate Patch......lol

[@CarlJacobsonthewoodshop]

I think it's just a parting tool.

[@Airquotewoodworker]

It's as if you saw me misuse this tool briefly in my last video and posted this helpful hint. Thanks! Now I am down to one mystery tool - as in how and why to use it - in my eight piece starter set (asin B000KI8CTS).. I think the page on amazon calls it a "spear scraper."