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Hints and tips that some may not have heard of. #31: In a Tight Scrape.
This is
part 31
in a
47 part
series:
Hints and tips that some may not have heard of.
Boys and Girls,
While wading through my past stuff still “unique” to LJ and some banter about scrapers here at Craftisian, I decided to migrate this hint across, that was published there on 13th. May, 2020.
While on the topic of scrapers, I picked up knowledge of this little gem called the ACCU-BURR on one of the threads here and I immediately purchased one fitted with the handles,
While I could have "sorta easily” turned a set of handles, I forgot my duck identity, became a Magpie (g’arn the Woods,
for the benefit of Aussies) and got mesmirised by the pretty-pretty brass ferules.
for the benefit of Aussies) and got mesmirised by the pretty-pretty brass ferules.
While most would have tried this, as most are veterans and we’re not getting an influx of newbies, I only did this for the first time a few days ago. Using my vices dowel holder, I flipped the scraper end on
and went to work on it with the ACCU-BURR for that narrow recess on some timber that needed a few thou off,
though a tad hard on the fingers to get a flex with the narrow side.
Enough of this ad-libbing and get into the migrated article.
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Boys and Girls,
Just in case you find yourself in a tight spot, this little gizmo may get you out in a scrape.
I needed a scraper small enough to scrape the inside of the windows of one of my model toys a while back, after finding that sandpaper was altering the general shape too much.
I used the card scraper sharpening technique to prepare one of my paint spatula/scrapers.
In operation on pine,
I needed a scraper small enough to scrape the inside of the windows of one of my model toys a while back, after finding that sandpaper was altering the general shape too much.
I used the card scraper sharpening technique to prepare one of my paint spatula/scrapers.
In operation on pine,
walnut,
hard maple,
to test the rests...
Actually that was a lie as I went and bought a new one to convert… I wanted to use my old favourite (bottom one),
however, it has been with me for over 50 years and it's being held in trust for a boxed display…
Just a couple of hints, aimed at the uninitiated, for scraper sharpening.
Nylon blocks with rare earths make a good vertical holder,
Just a couple of hints, aimed at the uninitiated, for scraper sharpening.
Nylon blocks with rare earths make a good vertical holder,
... for the more frugal… just a wooden block will suffice.
For those of delicate hand, a fly-wire screen spline split down the length can protect your baby soft palms,
For those of delicate hand, a fly-wire screen spline split down the length can protect your baby soft palms,
A split block (bandsaw kerf) with "hold in place wings" is a good addition to hold a scraper for edge rolling,
The "wings hold it in place while the scraper is positioned and the vice tightened.
(cheap Chines…)
and it doesn't object to interracial vices, ...(expensive Australian)
and it doesn't object to interracial vices, ...(expensive Australian)
PS. Don't try this on plastic scrapers… after about 5 attempts, I reaslised it doesn't work!... They just don't hold an edge.
If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD
3 Comments
Good info ducky.
Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".
good tips duckie !
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
Good info! I still don't have the ACCU BURR thing but I should get it soon.
No name noobie here
