Scrapers

Steve Sanford

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I was very glad to see that Lou Sauzedde is back on YouTube:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwlYfwhv064&t=612s


I just watched his instructions on using and sharpening was are commonly called "paint scrapers". Like Lou, I use scrapers for many jobs in the shop. I also like the steel in the Red Devil brand blades - as I do sharpen them frequently during any job. I have several scrapers - including some Red Devils from my Dad that are many decades old.


I save lots of sandpaper by first scraping down freshly-cured primers, varnishes and resins. They are especially helpful in scraping off the inevitable drips and runs - instead of filling the grit on paper.


All the best,


SJS

 
Years ago I restored a Dyer 29 with a solid teak windshield frame that was left unfinished and was eroded by the weather. I discovered that sanding was useless and resorted to a simple piece of steel with beveled, sharpened edges as a scraper. I did the whole structure with that approx. 5x3" piece of steel, repeatedly touching it up with a file along the way. It worked great.
 
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