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| Author: | sdsollod [ Thu Jan 02, 2014 2:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Veritas Variable Burnisher |
I have always had a tough time putting a nice hook on a scraper. ...maybe it's because I tried to use the edge of a screwdriver instead of a real burnisher. So, I had a $10 off a $25 or more purchase coupon from Woodcraft and decided to pick up a Veritas Variable Burnisher. It works good! Finally, a nice hook on my scrapers. ...what a difference... |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Thu Jan 02, 2014 3:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veritas Variable Burnisher |
I like it too, though I still don't think I'm getting them as sharp as they could be... |
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| Author: | mqbernardo [ Thu Jan 02, 2014 5:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veritas Variable Burnisher |
never used one, but it sure looks nice! |
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| Author: | the Padma [ Thu Jan 02, 2014 5:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veritas Variable Burnisher |
Yo, Steve Ya, Lenard and him son sure do make nice toys eh.... But if that thing ever falls of the truck ...don't buy another one, just use the neck of a chisel instead of a screwdriver. Chisels are usually around R60 where screweee drivers are only hardend on the tip. Makes a big difference. In fact alls me use now days is a 2 inch piece of 3/16 O1 shoved into a handle. but ya know me woodn't mind having that fancy shmancy Burnisher you don did get yerself. blessings |
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| Author: | MikeyV [ Thu Jan 02, 2014 5:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veritas Variable Burnisher |
I use a screw Driver too. I think it pays to find a good quality hard one out of your pile of screw drivers.  I think te part up where it goes into the handle is pretty hard. I'll try an old chisel next!I do think that a good burnisher might work better, but I can put a pretty good hook on a scraper. I think the most important part is squaring the edge up first, then drawing it out, before rolling it over. |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veritas Variable Burnisher |
I bought one of those, then gave it away. Didn't work at all for me. I was doing better free hand. |
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| Author: | ernie [ Thu Jan 02, 2014 7:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veritas Variable Burnisher |
I have one but I find that I use when I/m doin a batch of scrapers it/s Ok . I also have a carbide Burnisher from LV abt 27 yrs old that works vy well |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Thu Jan 02, 2014 8:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veritas Variable Burnisher |
My best burnisher is an old worn out knife steel with all the grooves gone. |
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| Author: | Link Van Cleave [ Thu Jan 02, 2014 8:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veritas Variable Burnisher |
I like a round burnisher like the Hock. Hardened O1, polished smooth. The reason I like a round is you get more pressure at the point of attack. I also like doing it by hand because I need to be able to vary my angle depending on scraper thickness, hardness, and if I am reforming a edge vs. turning a fresh one. L. |
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| Author: | mhammond [ Thu Jan 02, 2014 11:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veritas Variable Burnisher |
I use a chrome plated screwdriver shank, the chrome plating is much harder and will form a good hook and not all get marked up. Try it you'll like it! Mikey |
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| Author: | John Sonksen [ Thu Jan 02, 2014 11:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veritas Variable Burnisher |
Glad to see I'm not the only one who uses a screwdriver for this |
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| Author: | mqbernardo [ Fri Jan 03, 2014 5:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veritas Variable Burnisher |
i also like the Hock burnisher. |
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| Author: | Colin North [ Fri Jan 03, 2014 6:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veritas Variable Burnisher |
mqbernardo wrote: i also like the Hock burnisher. +1 |
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| Author: | DennisK [ Fri Jan 03, 2014 7:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veritas Variable Burnisher |
Lee Valley carbide burnisher for me. Super hard and doesn't rust. The one in the original post looks like it would be hard to hold onto the scraper while using it, and having to clamp in a vise every time would be annoying. |
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| Author: | Michael.N. [ Fri Jan 03, 2014 7:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veritas Variable Burnisher |
Truck exhaust valve. Works a lot better than the two Cherries burnisher that I bought, which tends to mark very easily. |
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| Author: | Link Van Cleave [ Fri Jan 03, 2014 1:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veritas Variable Burnisher |
I realize it is adjustable but not like your hands. Doing it by hand you can instantly increase or decrease your angle. I like to start things square and then lay the angle over. L. |
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| Author: | John Cavanaugh [ Fri Jan 03, 2014 2:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veritas Variable Burnisher |
I use a knife-sharpening steel I bought at a thrift store for less than a dollar. Works fine for me. |
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| Author: | sdsollod [ Fri Jan 03, 2014 6:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veritas Variable Burnisher |
I never had good results using a screw driver... I could have bought a burnisher but I thought I'd try this thing. It seemed to work well when I tried it out. It allows you to dial in the angle. Anyway - at this point, I'm not disappointed... I sure use a scraper often... |
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| Author: | ZekeM [ Sat Jan 04, 2014 5:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veritas Variable Burnisher |
I've been thinking of making a handle and using the shank of a carbide end mill. Next time I have a good long end mill break I'm gonna give it a try. It's hard, won't rust, already ground smooth and square, plus it won't cost anything. |
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| Author: | Colin North [ Sat Jan 04, 2014 5:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Veritas Variable Burnisher |
I never got on with mine, had it for years, sits unused I've had better luck first with a screwdriver, now a hock burnisher |
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