Scrapers

Tuning and Using the Stanley 82 Scraper
March 10, 2021

Rollie Johnson shows off one of his favorite hidden-gem hand tools: the Stanley 82 scraper.
Learn a fast, reliable way to sharpen a card scraper
October 28, 2019

Bob Van Dyke demonstrates his process for sharpening a card scraper, including how to create smooth and square edges and faces, and how to draw out and form a burr to create the cutting edge.
Bill Pavlak’s Oddly Essential Tools
August 20, 2019

A journeyman cabinetmaker shares his thoughts on two of his favorite tools: a narrow scraper and...corset boning.
Tuning a Scraper Plane
April 10, 2017

Rollie Johnson explains how to make these cantankerous smoothing tools work...most of the time.
Custom Scrapers for Custom Work
December 2, 2016

Shopmade scrapers smooth tough-to-reach surfaces without dulling sharp details
A Great Mistake
November 10, 2016

Late one evening, Rollie Johnson accidentally punched "Stanley 82" into eBay instead of "Stanley 62". He’d never seen an 82 before so he immediately decided that he needed it.
Why you need a cabinet scraper
June 6, 2013

It's the best tool for cleaning up tearout before final smoothing. Here's how to set up a cabinet scraper perfectly.
Turning Tools on the Cheap
June 3, 2013

Sometimes, the best tool isn't the one in the store.
Hamler Scraper Insert For Bailey No.6
May 30, 2013

Paul Hamler's scraper insert for Stanley's No.6 Bailey creates a sweet scraper for flattening gnarly wood
Scrapers: The Turner’s Best Friend
November 1, 2009

Reach for this simple tool when others reach their limit

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