sharpening scapers

[Joe Cowan]

I am attempting to learn how to sharpen scrapers and need diamonds stones to true up the edges. Just wondering what grit would be the best if I decide to go with diamonds to do this?

[lowell holmes]

Check this site for hones.

https://www.google.com/search?q=diamond+hones&oq=diamond+hones&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.14381j1j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

[Derek Cohen]

Joe, I use a worn 600 grit Eze-lap diamond stone. That's probably closer to 2000 grit.

Article on sharpening technique here: http://www.inthewoodshop.com/WoodworkTechniques/FoolproofSharpeningOfCard%28Cabinet%29Scraper.html

Regards from Perth

Derek

[John K Jordan]

I am attempting to learn how to sharpen scrapers and need diamonds stones to true up the edges. Just wondering what grit would be the best if I decide to go with diamonds to do this?

I use the blue Extra Fine Eze-Lap paddle hones on the sides, the red Fine on the edges.
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I mostly sharpen curved scrapers but these work as well on flat scrapers.

[Randy Heinemann]

Christophe Schwarz and Michael Peckovich (Fine Woodworking) both have great articles on sharpening scrapers that are very clear and give a lot of direction which have helped me.

[Andrew Gibson]

Derek's article is excellent, though I must admit I use a file most of the time on card scrapers. The real trick for me was when I realized I was applying too much pressure when turning the burr. On a 1-10 scale with one being no pressure and 10 be full weight, I shoot for a 2 or a 3. If you can feel more than the slightest burr on the edge when you are done, you used too much pressure.

[Brad Shipton]

This is a very good book on the subject: http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=32991&cat=1,43072,43091,32991

That + practice = sharp card scraper. Practice being probably the bigger part of the puzzle.