BearKat Wood’s Chair Scraper - Popular Woodworking Magazine








by James McConnell
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Tright here is little question in my thoughts that a chair scraper from BearKat Wooden ought to be in each chairmaker’s device chest. Card scrapers have lengthy been the key clear-up weapon of woodworkers, and it’s clear that this one was designed by somebody with an intimate information of the challenges that come up from working wood in complicated, curvilinear varieties. All the things about this device is sensible and solves an actual-world drawback. With a straight edge on one aspect and different radii alongside the again, flats are not any drawback, and inside and out of doors curves from seats to spindles are coated.


The .025″ thickness has simply sufficient “give” to make it efficient at concentrating on hassle spots, and the 1095 tempered spring metal holds a pleasant hook whereas being straightforward to sharpen and to show a hook.


My favourite factor about this scraper is the way it matches so naturally in my arms. The form (coincidentally resembling a bear) provides a pleasant compromise between the geometry of a curved scraper and the dimensions and management of an oblong card scraper, offering a large and cozy gripping floor.


As a result of a lot of the effectiveness of card scrapers comes right down to how they"re flexed and manipulated in use, it’s good to have one thing that responds reliably with out inducing hand cramps. Oh, and don’t let the identify idiot you. This scraper may need been designed with chairs in thoughts, however it’s a real workhorse for any type of curved woodworking. 


It comes shipped in a useful, reusable cardboard storage sleeve with full instructions on find out how to correctly tune it to be used. At $15 (plus $four.20 delivery) including this lifesaver to your device arsenal is a brilliant transfer.


Web site: bearkatwood.com
Video: Watch easy methods to use a “Common Sharpener” to file a scraper.


From the December 2017 concern, #236



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