Scraper Plane Results Question
 

I have read in an article that some people can obtain a "glass-like"
finish using a scraper plane (e.g. Stanley #112). I can use my #112 to
avoid tearout issues, but the results are not as smooth as a regular
plane. Do you find that you can get a better finish with a #5 or a
scraper plane? If you get a better result with the scraper plane, do
you have any tips you can share?

Thanks.

Scraper Plane Results Question
 

Scraper Plane Results Question
 

This should be the last planing your doing with the scraper plane if you
dont get a better finish with scraping i would guess that your scraper is
not sharpened properly.
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I have read in an article that some people can obtain a "glass-like"
finish using a scraper plane (e.g. Stanley #112). I can use my #112 to
avoid tearout issues, but the results are not as smooth as a regular
plane. Do you find that you can get a better finish with a #5 or a
scraper plane? If you get a better result with the scraper plane, do
you have any tips you can share?

Thanks.

Scraper Plane Results Question
 

I am using cherry.

Andy wrote:
wrote:
I have read in an article that some people can obtain a "glass-like"
finish using a scraper plane (e.g. Stanley #112). I can use my #112 to
avoid tearout issues, but the results are not as smooth as a regular
plane. Do you find that you can get a better finish with a #5 or a
scraper plane? If you get a better result with the scraper plane, do
you have any tips you can share?

Thanks.

What kind of wood are you using? Scrapers don't work as well on softer
woods like pine/poplar.
Andy

Scraper Plane Results Question
 

Well, I will keep experimenting with the sharpening to see if I can get
better results.

Thanks.

martin wrote:
This should be the last planing your doing with the scraper plane if you
dont get a better finish with scraping i would guess that your scraper is
not sharpened properly.
wrote in message
oups.com...
I have read in an article that some people can obtain a "glass-like"
finish using a scraper plane (e.g. Stanley #112). I can use my #112 to
avoid tearout issues, but the results are not as smooth as a regular
plane. Do you find that you can get a better finish with a #5 or a
scraper plane? If you get a better result with the scraper plane, do
you have any tips you can share?

Thanks.

Scraper Plane Results Question
 

Scraper Plane Results Question
 

wrote:

I have read in an article that some people can obtain a "glass-like"
finish using a scraper plane

I wouldn't say "glass like", but then it's not set up that way. My #12
gives a better finish that my #112, but a #80 (with a thicker blade)
beats either. I use my #112 for stock removal on awkward timber, not
for final finishing. It beats a #5 though, and all except just one of
my #4s or a Norris on softer less-tearout prone timbers. For the
"ultimate" finish though I prefer one of my Steve Knights -- it's not
"glass like", it's "timber like". I don't really _want_ a dead and
glassy finish on it.

If you're having trouble with scrapers (hand or planes) then get a copy
of Leonard Lee's sharpening book, the Garret Hack plane book or many
others, a decent scraper of nice thick good quality scraper steel, and
a nice burnisher with a real handle on it. Then practice putting edges
onto scrapers - that's the knack of it.

Scraper Plane Results Question
 

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I have read in an article that some people can obtain a "glass-like"
finish using a scraper plane (e.g. Stanley #112). I can use my #112 to
avoid tearout issues, but the results are not as smooth as a regular
plane. Do you find that you can get a better finish with a #5 or a
scraper plane? If you get a better result with the scraper plane, do
you have any tips you can share?

Thanks.


I have the Lie-Nielsen version. It took some work to get it perfect. Do
NOT roll a burr on this blade. Sharpen carefully and adjust the tilt the
blade to scrape perfect fuzzies. I adjust mine on the granite block with a
dollar bill lifting one end and setting the blade to just touch the granite.

http://www.lie-nielsen.com/catalog.php?sku=112

Dave