Stanley #80 scraper prep and use

[My Old Tools]

I hate sanding, so I learned how to use scrapers, card type and stanley #80, #12, abd #112. Here is a page I did one the #80.

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Custom woodwork.

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[slow84lx]

This is exactly what I needed to see. I recently picked up an older #80 but haven't yet learned how how to sharpen, set, or use it.

Thank you for sharing!

 

[My Old Tools]

The Stanley #12 and #112 work similarly but depend on tilting the blade rather than flexing it.

 

[Beerhippie]

I have cards (Sheffield) I bought a while back. I haven't used a card scraper in years, but do remember how nice they are to use and what a fine finish one can get from them.

I need to sharpen and burr them and get back in practice.

 

[Lumpy102]

I really enjoy using the card scrapers, and they're easier on the sinuses and lungs as a bonus. Biggest issue I have is applying too much pressure on the carbide burnisher, ruining the burr before I even get started.

 

[Beerhippie]

I really enjoy using the card scrapers, and they're easier on the sinuses and lungs as a bonus. Biggest issue I have is applying too much pressure on the carbide burnisher, ruining the burr before I even get started.

My burnisher is just hardened tool steel. It's been years, but I don't recall using any force but the weight of the tool.

 

[Old tool guy]

I think the cutting edge of the #12 & #112 are actually ground at 45*, not square with a burr.

 

[Beerhippie]

I think the cutting edge of the #12 & #112 are actually ground at 45*, not square with a burr.

I've never used a scraper plane, just hand-held cards.

 

[RTM]

I think the cutting edge of the #12 & #112 are actually ground at 45*, not square with a burr.

The LN #112 is definitely a 45° bevel. Dunno about vintage Stanley.

 

[Old tool guy]

I've never used a scraper plane, just hand-held cards.

Ok. But the nice video that MOT posted mentioned 3 models of scraper planes, only one gets the square edge.

 

[My Old Tools]

I think the cutting edge of the #12 & #112 are actually ground at 45*, not square with a burr.

That is correct. The burr is actually optional. I relieve the corners just a bit to eliminate tracking. Sharpen both ends, but tape the upper end to save your blood.

 

[My Old Tools]

There are a number of other scrapers, Stanley #12, #112, #85/87, #212