sharpening a cabinet scraper

[leozadarguide]

great video and a site, too.hope you will make some more

[boddumblues]

I think the pulling motion is intended for laquered surfaces or very light work.

[dougchart]

@boddumblues

The pulling method is common in the scandanavian countries in particular and has nothing to do with finished surfaces where a scraper would seldom, if ever, be used.

[ChrisWoodWorks]

I just found this and wished to thank you so much for posting. I've been struggling with trying to sharpen my scraper and now I can.

[sarelle500gr]

I'm a luthier and found your videos very nice, you sure are a master woodworker

[Manicwensday1]

Great video thanks

[Archtops]

Very clear instructions! Thank you for taking the time to teach us this method of keeping the cabinet scraper in top form. A Very important lesson.

Best regards,

Don

Pelican Guitars

[ralfsnart]

Awesome video. Journeyman Carpenter 20 years now and that is the best instructional video I have seen!

*cheers*

[jallenmorris1]

Great video! I love that you go beyond just sharpening it, but to also using it, and you admit that using a scraper can be tricky at first, but it's worth it. I'm headed to my shop to see for myself! Thanks for the video!

[SubinfiniteHelix]

This is an excellent video, and you are a very good teacher! Thank you for sharing this technique; I'll try it in the shop tomorrow!

[dougchart]

Thanks, there's more on my website with more on the scraper in a day or so

[BazCabinetMaker]

Spot on mate! Just as I was taught nearly 40 years ago.I certainly recommend this method.

I've watched a few cabinet making videos on YouTube and most are rubbish. This is excellent.

[Asterixarcher]

You sound like sean connery.

[newbiefromnewbie]

Thanks for the video. Nicely explained.

The burr on the side of the tool is almost as pleasing as the burr in your Scottish accent. Remonds me of family and friends back home in Canada.

[dougchart]

Thanks , glad this helps. This vid is a snippet from a 4.5hr seires I did in the mid 90's

More to come.

[riley449]

Excellent video. Thank you so much for sharing this technique. It beats my old technique hands down. Have you any plans for more videos? I hope so.

Adam.

[dougchart]

This is the method I was shown by my father who served his time in Edinburgh Scotland in the 1930's - 1940's. The essential thing is the minimal work done for max results. This is a part of the essential mind set of the craftsman . I have much more to add to my site and plan to add a lot more soon. Thanks for your input

Best wishes

Dougal Charteris