Snap on gasket scraper

[bratwurst]

Nothing special but I got this of eBay for 20$, you guys use these at all ?

 

[ChrisLS8]

I wouldn't use that thing on any gasket mating surface it's chowdered to hell. I use holders with razor blades or carbide scrapers

 

[M6erfan]

Sorry, but that's a $20 paint can opener...

I use KTC carbon steel scrapers.

 

[jimmyin3D]

+1 KTC scrapers, super sharp and nice wood handles

 

[Tinner]

I have 2 of those and a couple Macs. Sharpen it up and it will work just fine.

 

[doug.j]

I have one and use it often. I also use a single edge razor scraper and a carbide Super Scraper. The carbide one requires a little extra care to prevent damaging the surface.

 

[Wamsutta]

The best way to sharpen that is to get a file wider than the scraper.

Push the file into the edge parallel with the handle.

Follow the original angle exactly.

 

[four.cycle]

Only if you have a steady hand and can work it to a straight edge with a file. Scraping a mating surface can score the metal and result in a leaky gasket.

Otherwise, just buy a new one.

Wilde makes a nice one. Available in different handle lengths and widths.
About half what you got that Snap-on for:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Wilde-Tool...-in-Blade-11-in-Long-MADE-IN-USA/131426532168

 

[bratwurst]

The best way to sharpen that is to get a file wider than the scraper.

Push the file into the edge parallel with the handle.

Follow the original angle exactly.

It really looks worse than it actually is

 

[four.cycle]

hmmmmmm.....

bear in mind you are dealing with mating flange surfaces on which clearances are measured in tens of thousandths of inches..... not scraping old paint off a sash windowframe.

just my lousy two cents, but I'd pony up $12 bucks and buy a new one.

 

[81turbota]

I have a few of the Snap On “carbon scrapers” as they call them. New, off the truck. Brand new they aren’t sharp. I wouldn’t use them for critical mating surfaces, as mentioned above, a fresh razor blade and a steady hand is much more effective.

I use them to scrape road grime and grunge off frames, undercarriage etc.

 

[ChrisLS8]

It really looks worse than it actually is

I won't use a scraper that has a single nick in it. If I can see it in pictures it's bad enough. You might be able to sharpen it but honestly the SO scrapers are nothing special

 

[Provincial]

Search the internet for "sharpening a plane blade." You use the same techniques and tools to sharpen a gasket scraper.

For what these tools cost, it is cheaper to buy a new Snap-On scraper! But then, there is the satisfaction of salvaging a quality tool.

 

[darkzero]

I just have the Craftsman scraper set with red handles, the better set (who makes them, anyone know?). But I don't use them for scraping gaskets, not for automotive use anyway. They do come in handy for scraping other **** off.

 

[matt_i]

I've relied on the Anderson Bros (carbide) machine scraper.

https://andersonscraper.com/product-category/anderson-original-solid-shank-hand-scrapers/

Out of the box the carbide edge is perfect for that. Only problem is the sharp corners can nick up your surface. I use a diamond file to dub/chamfer the corners very slightly to alleviate that.

 

[seber]

I just grind a worn out file to a flat end. It takes more time to grind off the teeth than to square the end. Touch up on a stone when it gets dull.

 

[Strouty]

I consider those handheld chisels once they have been used for anything other than a gasket scraper. I will say that most surfaces will have more tolerance than expected, that is what the gasket is for, some things need a tighter seal, but then they usually don't have a gasket at all.

 

[Fedwrench]

I have a couple from different manufacturers. they can be handy.

However, this is my favorite gasket scraper:
https://www.wihatools.com/universal-razor-edged-scraper-softfinishr-handle-with-replacement-blades

It has replaceable blades and a comfortable handle.

I personally think $20 was too much to pay for the snappy scraper but, i'm cheap.

 

[logical]

If you grind the angled side down on the flat side of a grinder wheel and then use a sharpening stone to take the burr off the flat side you will have a nice $20 scraper that probably still shouldn't get anywhere near surfaces that need to eventually seal to each other.

I have ruined a few wood chisels using them.for scraping stuff. I don't recall what is was but sharpen it, put it in a drawer and eventually it will come in handy.

Sent from my garage.

 

[t4runner]

As others have said clean up the edge and you'll have a fine scraper.

 

[bob15]

You can also get a new blade for it from Snap On, I replaced mine once.

Just keep in mind that your Snappy scraper is only one type of scraper. Beside that Snap On scraper, I also have a razor blade scraper and a somewhat dull old hunting knife that I also use for scraping gaskets off. Different types and styles for different applications or locations.

 

[lilredex]

I use one of these. A disc sander easily brings back the edge on this and chisels.

https://www.princessauto.com/en/detail/straight-blade-gasket-scraper/A-p2990122e