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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Cloudfeather on February 10, 2014, 10:56:12 pm

Title: Just got my Clifton cabinet scrapers...
Post by: Cloudfeather on February 10, 2014, 10:56:12 pm

Here's the question. Do they come sharpened or do I have to sharpen them myself? They seem to have a slight burr on one edge, but I've never used a cabinet scraper before. Is this what I should expect? Thanks.

Title: Re: Just got my Clifton cabinet scrapers...
Post by: Pat B on February 11, 2014, 12:13:18 am

I would run a flat file over the edge, keeping it flat then burnish it, rolling the burr on each side of each edge.

Title: Re: Just got my Clifton cabinet scrapers...
Post by: RBLusthaus on February 11, 2014, 03:51:41 am

My general rule on all new woodworking equipment is that nothing comes sharpened and ready for use.  Of course there are exceptions...... But they are rare IMHO.  Russ

Title: Re: Just got my Clifton cabinet scrapers...
Post by: Cloudfeather on February 12, 2014, 12:27:07 am

Tried em out and they work pretty dang good. Found a couple videos on how to sharpen them for future reference. Thanks guys.