Thread: Scrapers as tools

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Very usefull tools for sure,but not only for wood etc.Some of the finest machine tools ever made had had scraped beds and v-ways,served a purpose (held oil)You will also see hand scraped water tables on the worlds finest double rifles and shotguns.
Was quite and art to do.

My favorite scraper for forming wood scales, is a utility knife blade.


I use them like a draw file. Works like a champ
Darl (Tarkus)

In Japan, a metal scraper is called a Sen. Haven't tried yet, but that is the way they cut the hollow on razors.

Originally Posted by skipnord

In Japan, a metal scraper is called a Sen. Haven't tried yet, but that is the way they cut the hollow on razors.

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Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Very usefull tools for sure,but not only for wood etc.Some of the finest machine tools ever made had had scraped beds and v-ways,served a purpose (held oil)You will also see hand scraped water tables on the worlds finest double rifles and shotguns.
Was quite and art to do.

About 20 years back I had a few callouses that fit these scrapers well! The bench block was flat when checked against an inspection room rock with alcohol to print it.

Sometimes, hand work is very precision!
~Richard
PS, the scraper bevel angle was over 90º.

Thats fantastic Richard,have never seen it done but some of the old lathes I have had beautiful hand scraped patterns on the ways,almost a scalloped effect.
My Dad ran the armory at the navel shipyards in Bremerton wash. back in the day he had an old codger that would come in and do all the bridgeport tables every couple yrs
Wish I could have watched it being done.

Break out the Prussian Blue to find the high spots. Its a daunting task.
That job is an artform!

Since this seems to interest folks I respect, here is a link to a Wikipedia article about hand scraping. Save me a lot of explanation. Since I can't talk without waving my hands, the article is a great start!
Hand Scraper
~Richard

Originally Posted by Geezer

Since this seems to interest folks I respect, here is a link to a Wikipedia article about hand scraping. Save me a lot of explanation. Since I can't talk without waving my hands, the article is a great start!
Hand Scraper
~Richard

Richard,this is all great old stuff,stuff that should never be forgotten because the old ways get lost to the new generation and some of the old ways are better ways.
Case in point,guy I sold my bridgport to calls today,says hey the auto oiler works great,but what is the cutting fluid you have in it.looks like crap.is 50% kerosene and 50% hydraulic jack oil,will work as a cutting fluid on anything you will ever mill (except TI) he just not get it,went and bought some high tech stuff.