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Need a GOOD scraper.
Minuteman:
Tired of messin' with home made scrapers. I need a good one.
I just watched the Dean Torges' HTOB video Thanks Matt. His Bowyers edge looked pretty smooth . Is it a good buy ? Does it work well? Easy to adjust?
Leanin' that way.Any advice would be good.
Chris
Gordon:
Wouldn't be caught dead making a bow without mine.
Pat B:
I have a Bowyers Edge and use it on some woods but not others. Clear wood works best and boards better than staves. It is a well made tool although you shape the handle yourself. I actually prefer a regular cabinet scraper for all around use. That and a Nicholson #49 or 50 will get you going pretty good. I bought my scrapers in a set(4) from Lowes but I know Grizzly sells a set of 6 for $10 to $15. Pat
Coo-wah-chobee:
........I have a bunch of scrapers but my favorite of all time is the "bowscraper" made by Dick Baugh of ca. I like the degree angle of the blade better than others I have tried. Works on boards and staves. If it works on Ipe boards it has to be good ! I made a sharpening jig for it out of a piece of 2x4 and a screw. Works like a charm. Got 1st one 10-12 yrs ago, finally wore out got a second one..LOL...No I don't have a interest in the manufacturing, just relly like it ! ;D..bob
cowboy:
Pat: those tools you mentioned - where might a feller find some of those? What is the Nicholson #49/50, who's Grizzly? just curious, think I need more stuff.
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