I'm in the process of writing an article about the much maligned scrapers and would like to hear your thoughts.
It seems to me that they're misunderstood and mid-used, perhaps because the concept and technique is so contrary to that of a gouge. I see more people get catches with scrapers than any other tool. But once you've mastered the idea of cutting with a microscopic burr using leverage to your advantage -- I believe I have -- scrapers can offer marvelous results.
What's your take? Any tricks I might have overlooked?