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   TTF | Jan 15, 2006 02:47am | #1

   I typically use a paint scraper with a small carbide blade for getting into tight corners.

    

   
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   woodsmanplus | Jan 15, 2006 08:00am | #2

   Hi I make custum one of a kind jewelry boxes, .So what I have use in those tight corners is my finishing chisel,actually I keep one around with a very sharp and square edge for that purpose.Also I tape up around where I glue the pieces together.It is a little extra work,but saves you time in the long run.Hope this helps.

   Ken

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   hammer1 | Jan 15, 2006 05:54pm | #3

   The first place to start is with your glue application. If you are careful, you can keep the squeeze out to a minimum. The next thing is to determine when to remove any excess. Any large drips should be dealt with immediately, scraped off and washed with a damp rag. Small beads or lines of squeeze out cut off nicely if you do it before the glue gets hard. I use a 1" chisel but I don't like it too sharp. I wouldn't want to accidentally cut any wood. I try to do as much prep work before assembly so that I don't have to sand inside corners. If I have to sand in tough spots or sand shapes, I try to make or find a block that will fit the situation. It may be a short length of dowel or sandpaper wrapped or glued to a plastic putty knife. A card type cabinet scraper can be very handy if you know how to sharpen one. The best way is to avoid as much of this type of work as possible.

   Beat it to fit / Paint it to match

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   hacker454 | Jan 15, 2006 06:44pm | #4

   Thanks all. The work has been glued for a while so it looks like I will have to invest in a scraper.

    

   Hacker454

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   highfigh | Jan 15, 2006 06:51pm | #5

   If you go to the paint department at most big box stores, they have (or should have) a wide variety of scrapers. Some have carbide inserts and aregreat at getting into corners, but the sides are a little too perfectly square and can scrape the side piece of the project, so it might be a good idea to take it to a sharpening service to grind it back a little. I have also seen a scraper kit that has three blades of different shapes, for odd shaped locations. For specific applications, don't be afraid to make your own scrapers, either. A sharpening service that works with/sells/repairs bandsaw blades will have pieces or old blades and this is great scraper stock. Just file it to the shape you need and burnish an edge. Band saw steel works great for making scratch stocks, too.
   "I cut this piece four times and it's still too short."