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| Author: | fingerstyle1978 [ Mon May 24, 2010 8:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Cabinet scrapers |
Will I find the curvy scraper useful? Or am I better off saving a few bucks and ordering straight scrapers only? |
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| Author: | John A [ Mon May 24, 2010 8:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cabinet scrapers |
I have not used it - because I am too lazy to sharpen it - but yes it is useful - I am not done the complete guitar yet so I may still sharpen it and use it - scrap around neck, headstock, body curves, small detail scraping.... buy it. get a medium thickness set - it will be easier to use, and a cabinet scraper holder - makes a world of difference. |
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| Author: | fingerstyle1978 [ Mon May 24, 2010 8:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cabinet scrapers |
thanks. I found a decent set a little cheaper at woodcraft, and a holder too. |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Tue May 25, 2010 8:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cabinet scrapers |
I bought this set of little scrapers, and I use them all the time. I don't recall if I bought them here or somewhere else, but either way, they are great. I particularly use the small rectangular ones and the little oval ones. great for detail work. http://vitaliimport.net/cart/index.php? ... 0701ed9e42 |
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| Author: | Darryl Young [ Tue May 25, 2010 9:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cabinet scrapers |
Anyone want to define what thickness is "medium" for a scraper? 0.028"? |
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| Author: | windsurfer [ Tue May 25, 2010 9:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cabinet scrapers |
I've had a goosneck scraper for years and have never even bothered to sharpen it 'cause I never saw a use for it. I do round off the corners of most of my card scrapers to prevent gouges. I like the Lee Valley scrapers, they seem to hold an edge better than the Bahco or Two Cherries ones. -jd |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Tue May 25, 2010 9:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cabinet scrapers |
My favorite card scrapers, for general use, other than above, are the Lie Nielsen scrapers. They come ready to use, sharpen easily, and hold a burr better than any of the others I have. Two to a package for $15 is not out of line for good scrapers. One thick and one thin. Both are very useful. |
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| Author: | windsurfer [ Tue May 25, 2010 9:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cabinet scrapers |
I prefer to use the thin ones most of the time. .016" and .024" I believe .028 qualifies as medium. -jd |
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