Buying a Card Scraper
Paul recommends a Veritas scraper as the steel takes a good edge, the hardness is just right – not too brittle – and they flex well. They come in a set of 4 rectangular scrapers (listed as Veritas ...
Paul recommends a Veritas scraper as the steel takes a good edge, the hardness is just right – not too brittle – and they flex well. They come in a set of 4 rectangular scrapers (listed as Veritas Super-Hard Milled Scrapers), which contains scrapers of different thicknesses and sizes to suit a wide range of different tasks. This also means that when one card scraper gets too hot, you can pick up another and continue, instead of waiting for it to cool down. Scrapers are available with a scraper holder, but Paul feels this is an unnecessary step that interrupts the process and makes it take longer. The set should cost no more than £20 new.
🇬🇧/🇺🇸 We purchased these Veritas Super-Hard Milled Scrapers (x4) from Axminster for £16.00 with £3.95 delivery in January 2018. They are also available to order from the US. In our latest price check* the price was £22.86.
*Price checked March 2024
Relevant Guides
Further Reading
To read more on the scraper, we recommend the following from Paul’s blog:
Using the Card Scraper- A Good Heel Beats Two Thumbs
Why 45 Degrees On Cabinet Scraper Blades?
Fine Woodworking- Myths and Mysteries Busted