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Will I find the curvy scraper useful? Or am I better off saving a few bucks and ordering straight scrapers only?

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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thanks. I found a decent set a little cheaper at woodcraft, and a holder too.

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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Waddy

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Anyone want to define what thickness is "medium" for a scraper? 0.028"?

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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

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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I prefer to use the thin ones most of the time. .016" and .024"

I believe .028 qualifies as medium.

-jd