Card-Cabinet Scrapers

Jig guarantees perfect cutting burrs on card scrapers
February 13, 2024

An improvised version of a commercial scraper-burnishing jig, but with a bonus!
The invaluable cabinet scraper
June 12, 2023

A well-sharpened scraper cuts equally well with, against, or across the grain. Tim Coleman shows you how to sharpen them, tune them, and use them to smooth surfaces.
Foolproof Surface Prep
November 4, 2019

Working systematically, Bob Van Dyke demonstrates how to remove mill marks and tearout with a scraper, break sharp edges and corners with a block plane, and sand to an even finish with sandpaper.
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.
Sharpening a Curved Scraper
September 12, 2018

Peter Galbert demonstrates how to get a perfect edge on a curved card scraper consistently and efficiently.
Tuning a Scraper Plane
April 10, 2017

Rollie Johnson explains how to make these cantankerous smoothing tools work...most of the time.
An Introduction to Card Scrapers
April 25, 2014

Learn how to use and sharpen this essential hand tool.
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.
Sharpening a Curved Scraper
July 1, 2007

Q: How do you tune a curved scraper without leaving flat spots when filing? Jeff Steifel, Pittstown, New Jersey A: First, flatten the old burr on the edge by laying…
Beyond the basic scraper
December 15, 2006

For a flat, flawless surface on tricky woods, reach for a cabinet scraper or a scraper plane.

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