Card Scraper to Remove Varnish Video

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saltysailor

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Hey, I just wanted to share a video I made that shows how to use a card scraper to remove varnish. I'm not pretending by no means that I'm an expert. I just found the scraper to be much faster and healthier then sanding. I actually really enjoy doing it. Feel free to critique. I would have given a commentary but I feel a little self conscience about my voice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdmYpS6nliQ
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gettinthere said:
The hand rails are on my list. Why not a chemical stripper?
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I guess two reasons. One, I like learning a new skill and learning how to use tools. Two, I don't really like using harsh chemicals when I don't need to. I'm not going to be critical of anyone else but just personally I don't use them much...except removing rust stains on fiberglass :).
 
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where do you pick up the card scrapers, or do you make them?

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Scraped all our brightwork a couple of seasons ago using a similar method. Used this scraper bought from a local hardware store. Smaller than what's shown in the OP's video, but was great for the size of our hand and toe rails. Several blades are included, used the flat edge ~90% of the time. There's a small file in the handle to hone the edge as you work.




Takes a bit of time, but leaves the stock in good shape and after a light sanding, ready for finish or left alone.







 
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A card scraper is different from what is shown above. A card scraper is mostly used for nice hardwoods where a hand plane may cause tear out and sandpaper clogs pours tears the fibers. Not necessarily better for this job, just different.
I purchased mine at Amazon and was a 3 piece kit made in England by Crown. If you are using with with expensive woods and looking for the nicest wood shavings, you might want to get a Burnisher as well. If you are primarily using it to remove varnish, you won't need the burnisher and can just occasionally sharpen(square up the edges) with a bastard file and a couple blocks of wood to keep it square. There's a ton of videos showing how to sharpen one. I might make one showing how easy it is to do even on a boat, not in a garage full of tools.
btw...Berner73..Your Cal 28-2 looks so nice.
 
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