Thread: sharpening scrapers

Any alternatives to using that tool that does it?

ypu can mount a bastard file to a bench, and set up a guide and use that. need to drill holes in the file though

stick sandpaper to your bench
then finish by hand carefully

or just stick finer grit down ontop of the previous heavier grit

Originally Posted by likwid

stick sandpaper to your bench

This is the easiet and most effective method I've found. Put a piece of sandpaper on any flat surface and run the scraper along the sandpaper, being sure to keep it perpendicular to the surface.

I always just throwit on the grinder

I just buy a new scraper

Buy scrapers in bulk, even with sharpening, I go through about 8 or 9 a season. I tune 3 pairs of skis twice a week though. The sandpaper method works very well though. Staple the sandpaper to the bottom of a woodblock with a few inches sticking out to the side. Screw the block into your workbend where you tune, and staple the loose side of the sandpaper to the table. That way you have a guide to run the scraper along so you can't screw it up. We have those on every table in the team room. Works well and allows you to be a cheap bastard, even better.

Originally Posted by glademaster

Buy scrapers in bulk, even with sharpening, I go through about 8 or 9 a season. ]

Sharpen on a file. we have one fixed in a block of wood at work....scrapers should last years...not weeks...it's going to take you forever to file down a 3" by 5" steel scraper to the point it's no longer usable!

tom, you're too silent lately.... tell us about life in banff and how it compares to cham etc!

Originally Posted by Idris

Sharpen on a file. we have one fixed in a block of wood at work....scrapers should last years...not weeks...it's going to take you forever to file down a 3" by 5" steel scraper to the point it's no longer usable!

I think everyone else is talking about plastic ("Perspex") scrapers... that's what most people use in the waxing process. Steel scrapers are good for base prep and repairs, but are not the right tool for waxing...

I like the sandpaper stapling idea.

Yeah, I looked at the scraper sharpener tool at the shop... they want like $30 for it!!!!?????!!!! You could buy 5 or 6 new scrapers at retail for that. WTF?