Cabinet Scrapers, Burnishers, Scraper Holders
Scrapers, despite the ubiquitous sandpaper, continue to be a useful means of delicately removing shavings, old layers of paint, lacquer or polish, and even ingrained dirt. Admittedly, the scraper is a tool that not everybody masters at the first attempt. It is not expensive and it is hallowed by tradition, but it does require practice and an understanding of how it works. How to sharpen scrapers?
On purchase a scraper is not usually ready for use, but simply a piece of sheet steel, which can only fulfil its task when it has been given a fine burr. If you find a burr on a scraper you buy, it is no more than an accidental byproduct of the metal-cutting process.
are well reputed among cabinetmakers. They are made of Swedish steel.
| Shape | Size mm | Thick- ness mm |
CodePrice |
|---|---|---|---|
| rectangular | 150 x 60 | 0.5 | Men´s Week Code 300971  Price ∗ € 3.69
|
| rectangular | 150 x 60 | 0.8 | Men´s Week Code 300972 Price ∗ € 3.69
|
| concave convex | 150 x 50 | 0.7 | Men´s Week Code 300974 Price ∗ € 4.59
|
| swan neck | 130 x 75 | 0.7 | Men´s Week Code 300975 Price ∗ € 6.66
|
These scrapers, made of the off-cuts from manufacturing Japanese saw blades, have the perfect mixture of elasticity and hardness to allow you to form the optimal burr with your burnishing rod. They are made from high carbon steel. They are delivered with a fine bur on one side produced from the cutter during manufacturing. Please note the measurements given for the different scrapers. The photo of these tools is not at all to the same scale as the other products pictured on this page. These are small scrapers.
| Shape | Size mm | Thick- ness mm |
CodePrice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drop Shape | 45 x 20 | 0.4 | Code 312880 Price ∗ € 7.40
|
| oval | 60 x 38 | 0.3 | Code 312881 Price ∗ € 7.40
|
| irregular oval |
60 x 30 | 0.35 | Code 312882 Price ∗ € 7.40
|
| concave convexe |
70 x 44 | 0.4 | Code 312883 Price ∗ € 7.90
|
| rectangular | 70 x 38.5 | 0.4 | Currently not in stock Code 312884 Price ∗ € 5.60 |
Set of 3 scrapers, consisting of one rectangular (127 x 63 mm), one convex-concave (152 x 51 mm), and one swan-necked (117 x 75 mm) blade thickness 0.8 mm
Currently not in stock Price ∗ € 19.26
Set of 3 scrapers, consisting of one rectangular 150 x 60 mm (6 x 2-3/8 inch), one convex-concave, and one swan-necked blade
Thickness 0.8 mm
Men´s Week
instead of* € 37,90
Price ∗ € 34.11
This Concave Scraper Set contains 2 scrapers shaped specifically to scrape curved areas such as spindles, chair legs etc. High grade steel has been cut with various concaved areas to suit different sized curves. GARLICK is a brand of Thomas Flinn. Made in Sheffield.
The recess areas are sized as follows:
Scraper 1: 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8" and 3/4"
(6.4 mm, 9.5 mm, 12.7 mm, 15.9 mm, 19 mm)
Scraper 2: 7/8", 1", 1 1/8", 1 1/4" and 1 1/2"
(22.2 mm, 25.4 mm, 28.6 mm, 31.8 mm, 38.1 mm)
Thickness 0.8 mm
Men´s Week
instead of* € 11,40
Price ∗ € 10.26
This Convex Scraper Set contains 2 scrapers that are specifically shaped to scrape in recesses such as on skirting boards etc. High grade steel has been cut with various convex areas on the scraper to suit various sized areas. GARLICK is a brand of Thomas Flinn. Made in Sheffield.
The convex areas are sized as follows:
Scraper 1: 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8" and 3/4"
(6.4 mm, 9.5 mm, 12.7 mm, 15.9 mm, 19 mm)
Scraper 2: 7/8", 1", 1 1/8", 1 1/4" and 1 1/2"
(22.2 mm, 25.4 mm, 28.6 mm, 31.8 mm, 38.1 mm)
Thickness 0.8 mm
Men´s Week
instead of* € 11,40
Price ∗ € 10.26
Burnishers, Scraper Holder, File Holder
For ages, the common burnisher has remained largely unchanged. As a simple rod of hardened steel held in a handle, its use depended largely on the craftsmanship of the user. Unfortunately, not everyone has got the hang of it and many a user has despaired at the sub-optimal results. This was remedied by the collaboration of Blackburn Tools and the Union Manufacturing Company. The Accu-Burr™ has been thought through down to the smallest detail and presents itself to us as perhaps the most versatile burnisher of all:
At the heart of the Accu-Burr™ burnisher is a 3/16" (4.76 mm) diameter carbide rod with three V-shaped grooves in the centre of the rod. These grooves are precision ground to draw a fine, medium or coarse (5°, 10° and 15° respectively) burr simultaneously on both sides of each prepared edge. Because quality and precision are essential to the function of this tool, only a premium grade of carbide made in the USA by Lakeshore Carbide, a leading manufacturer of carbide tools, is considered.
Advantages of the Accu-Burr™ burnisher:
- Produces a precise and repeatable burr simultaneously on both edges of a scraper.
- Works on any shape: Straight, convex, even on concave edges with more than 3/32" (2.4 mm) radius of curvature.
- Machining of scraper blades of any hardness (successfully tested on HSS with about RC 65!)
- Machining of scraper blades of almost any thickness, from 0.010" (0.25 mm) up to 0.100" (2.54 mm) thick.
To dress a burr, hold the Accu-Burr™ burnisher perpendicular to the prepared edge and centre it on one of the three grooves as required, the deepest groove being for the coarsest burr. With moderate downward force, pull the tool firmly and evenly along the edge. A drop of oil makes this process even smoother. A burr is created that can hardly be felt with the finger, but in the end does what it is supposed to do. If no burr is felt, repeat the process with increasing pressure until a burr has formed along the entire length of the edge.
The Accu-Burr™ can also be used as a conventional burr cutter by using the non-grooved part.
With all the advantages that carbide has, it should not be concealed that the positive material properties can also be reversed if not handled properly. Theoretically, a certain brittleness can lead to breakage if too much pressure or hard blows are applied, but in practice we did not succeed in provoking this. Nevertheless: Not recommended for imitation!
Already fully operational in the basic version (only carbide rod!). The functionality can be further improved by adding one or two handles. Either make the handle(s) yourself or use e.g. the handles 302123 or 302124, which can be drilled to the required diameter.
- Length: 77 mm
- Diameter: 3/16“ = 4,76 mm
- Weight: 19 g
Price ∗ € 53.01
Design with fixed brass handles with a hexagonal cross-section that prevents the deposited tool from rolling away. The ends each merge into a round cross-section, as does a small area near the carbide rod. Grooves give additional grip here.
- Length: 132 mm
- Handle height: 8 mm
- Weight: 54 g
Price ∗ € 92.61
Accu-Burr™ burnisher AB1
If you want to give your premium tool a proper grip, you can't do without the bronze ferrules, which are hard to beat in terms of material and manufacturing quality.
- Outer diameter: 12,2 mm
- Length: 14,5 mm
- Mounting: 3/16“ = 4,76 mm
- Inner diameter: 9,4 mm
Price ∗ € 23.90
Round Burnisher for getting a burr on scrapers. Nice handle made of Cherry!
Length of rod 150 mm
Men´s Week
instead of* € 16,90
Price ∗ € 15.21
Three-edged burnisher for getting a burr on scrapers
Men´s Week
instead of* € 19,40
Price ∗ € 17.46
Round Burnisher for getting a burr on scrapers.
Slightly roughened surface.
Men´s Week
instead of* € 27,40
Price ∗ € 24.66
The burnisher has a 152 mm long and 11 mm thick blade and is made from Sheffield produced hardened carbon steel (62 rockwell) which provides a long lasting, high performing burnisher. It has a stylish walnut handle with the special brass ferrule that helps protect fingers/knuckles.
Men´s Week
instead of* € 47,90
Price ∗ € 43.11
Round Burnisher for getting a burr on scrapers. Comes without handle. Find handles here! You need to bore the hole wider.
Price ∗ € 20.90
A new take on typical single-handled burnishers, this tool’s innovative design permits a two-handed grip, improving control so you can roll precisely the sort of hook you want on your scraper. As comfortable to grip as a spokeshave, it is held between the thumbs and forefingers, keeping your fingertips close to the carbide rod. This gives you much better tactile feedback, which helps you maintain control of both force and angle as you run it along the edge of a scraper (typically clamped in a vise).
The burnisher’s relatively small size helps prevent you from pressing too hard, so you’re less likely to overwork the edge. Although designed for two-handed use, it can also be maneuvered one-handed. It has a 4.8 mm diameter, 25 mm wide rod injection-molded into a plastic body and is compact enough to slip into an apron pocket. Made in Canada.
Men´s Week
instead of* € 14,40
Price ∗ € 12.96
The VERITAS variable burnisher makes the process of putting a hook on a cabinet scrapers easy and perfectly repeatable. All you have to do is set the hook angle you want and burnish the clamped scraper. A precision-ground tungsten carbide rod in the brass angle setting knob is held at exactly the right angle as you burnisch. CAUTION: Because the scraper edge is extremly sharp, the body is designed to be used on the pull stroke. It is not necessary to appply great pressure on the scraper while burnishing, repeated passes will roll the edge of the scraper much more consistently and with minimal effort. Instructions
Milled-edge cabinet scraper (150 x 60 x 0,8 mm) included.
Men´s Week
instead of* € 43,90
Price ∗ € 39.51
Anyone who works with scrapers a lot will know that there is an unpleasant side-effect, burnt fingers from the heat generated by the friction. Help is to hand with this scraper grip, which means you don't touch the scraper itself. It also allows you to decide in advance how much curvature to work with. For rectangular scrapers with 150 mm side (+ - 3 mm). The Crown and Clifton scrapers are too small for this grip, we recommend to use Eberle or Two Cherries scrapers. How ist works!
Milled-edge cabinet scraper (150 x 60 x 0,8 mm) included.
Men´s Week
instead of* € 49,90
Price ∗ € 44.91
A flat file can be clamped in this helpful piece of equipment, to make it easier to file the scraper exacly at right angles as required. It is also possible to use it for truing saws. A 45° fence is for sharpening scraping plane blades. More ...
Men´s Week
instead of* € 27,90
Price ∗ € 23.71
Working length 200 mm, cross-section 19 x 4.8 mm, supplied without handle, cut 3, maker: Nicholson. A very effective tool in conjunction with the Veritas Jointer and Edger!
Expected to be available from week 20 / 2024
Price ∗ € 9.81up to grit 7000 Hook and Loop
Sandpaper Sanding Sponge Sanding Drums Sanding Discs Micro-mesh Cushioned Abrasives
up to Grit 12000 RAKSO steel wool NT-Dresser:
Sanding Plates Scrapers Brushes Titebond Wood Glue Bindan wood glue Organic hide glue Titebond Instant Bond Bone Glue
Veneer Paper GluBot and BabeBot Glue Bottles Glue Trowel Glue application TriGrips Non-Slip Supports Glue Scraper
Paint Scraper Stainless Spatulas Flexible Scraper SDS-plus floor scraper Safety Scraper Sanding Blocks Oil Finishes Shellac How to use Bone Glue Conversion Chart Abrasives