Veritas scraper.

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  • Terry Baxter
    25 January 2022 at 4:44 pm #746226

    I’ve used hand scrapers for years and am comfortable getting a hooked burr on the edge and enjoying the results. But can I get the Veritas to behave likewise? No. I watched Peter using his, and it was like listening to music. What’s the secret?

    Thanks for your help. Terry

    Barry B
    25 January 2022 at 10:45 pm #746262

    hi Terry,

    what sort of issues are you having?

    Paul has made a couple of videos on sharpening and setting up a #80 scraper. i have followed his guidance when sharpening my veritas #80 as well as my stanley #85 and i get very nice results

    the videos are in the tools and techniques section of the video library

    regards

    barry

    Terry Baxter
    26 January 2022 at 6:59 am #746290

    Peter? Shows how tired I am! Yes, I do mean Paul. I’m getting crumbs instead of wafers. I’ll go back to YouTube and check on Paul’s video, Barry. Thank God for YouTube 🤣. So grateful for the advice.

    Regards, Terry

    Matthew Newman
    12 March 2022 at 12:57 am #752042

    I’d recommend using some scrap wood to practice using it as well and keep adjusting things to see how it behaves. I was getting similar results and was just fiddling with it and kind of stumbled my way into it but that tweaking and trying things gave me a better understanding of the tool.

    I’d also add to check the sole, with a veritas it’s probably not an issue but with my both Kunz spokeshave and cabinet scraper I was able to make them work a little bit better honing them on my diamond stones.

    -Matt

    Terry Baxter
    13 March 2022 at 10:31 am #752170

    Thanks Matt. I did just as you say and eventually I got there 🤣

    Regards, Terry

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