A well-sharpened scraper can cut your finishing time in half, doing the work of sandpaper from 60 to 150 grit. With a cabinet scraper, bare wood can be taken from thickness planer to fine sanding in one step, and finishes can be smoothed and flattened between coats more effectively than with the most sophisticated abrasives. Scrapers have earned their place among the shop's most indispensable tools. Be sure to read our user's guide How To Use A Wood Scraper to get detailed instructions on sharpening, burnishing and forming edges.
