Cabinet Maker's Scraper Blade

Replacement blade for our No. 85 Cabinet Maker's Scraper. A2 Tool Steel hardened to Rockwell 60-62, cryogenically treated and double tempered. Our heat treating technique ensures that the blade will take and hold a very fine edge for a long time. After heat treating, the blade is fully surface ground on the top, back, and cutting edge, giving a smooth, flat surface that will take a mirror finish very quickly.

• 2" wide
• .125" thick
• A2 Tool Steel

Geometry:

The blade comes with a 45° flat ground bevel; the blade is held in the tool at 70°, with the bevel facing away from the front knob.

You can find sharpening instructions in a printable PDF format here:

Sharpening Instructions PDF

For more information on advanced sharpening, we recommend David Charlesworth’s video Plane Sharpening, available in both DVD and streaming formats.

Burnishing: If you wish to create a burr, hone the blade, then hold upright in a vise. Using a burnisher, begin by holding the burnisher at about 45° to the blade, working up to 75°. Work the edge until you can feel a distinct ‘hook’ all the way across. Be very careful not to cut yourself on the upright blade.

Our Cabinet Maker’s Scraper comes with a much thicker blade than the original. This allows the blade to be prepared differently than other scrapers. We have found that our Scraping Plane blades sharpen easily and produce a better surface with a 45° bevel, honed to a sharp edge like a plane blade. Honing a secondary bevel of 5° will help achieve a razor edge quickly. We do not recommend using a burr, at least until you get used to using the tool. Slightly rounding the corners of the blade with a stone will prevent them from marking the work.