The right file for sharpening card scrapers

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Using the correct file to sharpen card scrapers is quicker because it requires less work to remove the scratches from the file.
Single cut files leave a smoother surface than a comparable double cut file.

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Single cut files are also known as farmers files and are suitable for sharpening agricultural and garden tools.
I had thought that bastard cut mill files were coarse but, the example shown has 45 tpi and leaves a very smooth cut.
The right tool for the job.

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I only discovered the joys of card scrapers recently, they really are just an awesome tool.

Lots of jobs that I would have done with sandpaper or a file with slightly unsatisfactory results are just a breeze with my scraper.

The scraper joy only lasted until my card scraper went dull :frowning:

Ive been researching how to sharpen scrapers, so this tip is much appreciated :tada:

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Do we have a card scraper in the space?
Just googled to find out more and iā€™d like to give one a go

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We used to, think they got lost in the move unless someone knows where they went

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Hey Dougal,

They are a very affordable tool:

Like I say they are only fun when they are sharp, still working out how to do that :slight_smile:

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