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[Jessica de Boer]

A scraper that does not get much love, but is extremely effective, is a Stanley 82 or even the 83.

I don't get why the blue Stanley scraper I posted earlier is so unknown with woodworkers. I literally don't know of any other furniture maker who uses it on wood (it's actually meant to be used as a glass scraper). My father introduced me to it when I was 14 or 15 years old and I've been using it ever since. It's also a wonderful tool for removing glue squeeze out in corners without damaging the sides.

[Tony Zaffuto]

I don't get why the blue Stanley scraper I posted earlier is so unknown with woodworkers. I literally don't know of any other furniture maker who uses it on wood (it's actually meant to be used as a glass scraper). My father introduced me to it when I was 14 or 15 years old and I've been using it ever since. It's also a wonderful tool for removing glue squeeze out in corners without damaging the sides.

I have one that is unmarked, black plastic, and it works well on glue, glass, etc., however a minor issue I have with it, is the blade is square across and can dig in at its corners with a bit of inattention. The Stanleys I mentioned, you can removed the blade and sharpen the scraper blade with a radius. But the downside is the radius negates its use for glue squeeze outs in corners!

[Chris Fournier]

Sharp hand plane, pick the size that works for you and do it! #3 to #7 would get the job done in my shop, just gotta be sharp!

[Robert Engel]

Dont' use a paint scraper it will leave track marks.

[Jessica de Boer]

I had an old 30mm Stanley chisel lying around so I removed the bevel and ground a square edge on it. The blunt chisel technique is definitely a keeper.

[Tony Zaffuto]

I had an old 30mm Stanley chisel lying around so I removed the bevel and ground a square edge on it. The blunt chisel technique is definitely a keeper.

I have three glued up panels that came out of clamps late today (quartersawn white oak). As usually happens, joints always need a bit of work. What I tried, and what worked superbly and quickly, was a 1-1/4" wide long paring chisel. I did not grind off the bevel, but holding the chisel nearly vertical, pulled it towards me.

I think there are many ways to skin this cat!

[steven c newman]

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May give this a tryout, next time around..
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Yep, even has a patent date...sharpening?
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Is still a work in progress....

[Tony Zaffuto]

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May give this a tryout, next time around..
patent date.jpg
Yep, even has a patent date...sharpening?
test drive.jpg
Is still a work in progress....

Stanley scraper that I mentioned earlier in this thread. Works well, prepare the blade as you would a card scraper.

[Jessica de Boer]

Dont' use a paint scraper it will leave track marks.

Not if you put a slight camber on the blade. I should know, I've been using the blue Stanley scraper since I was 15 years old.