Linbide scraper

[foghornleghorn2]

Ever wondered how the decorator gets a better finish than you can, its the bits of kit that he/she uses that make the difference.

I have one of these scrapers

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Paintin ... 160/p82217


I cannot stress how good it is, the blades are expensive (for a good reason) but if you have a bit of painting to do well worth it. Scraper and blades would last the average joe a lifetime. I have been painting square stair spindles recently and no matter how careful you are there are always some "build up" lines on the edges, this scraper takes them off like a plane (woodworking not flying) sadly very few will buy but any that do will be truly amazed.

No, I don't have shares in the company....

[4 french hens]

Many years ago I used a similar type of scraper. It was called Skarsten. I do not know if they are still available.

Mike

[foghornleghorn2]

Still available as far as I know

[Stig]

Handy gadget, I fancy one.

I think I have a skarsten scraper, is it a red wooden-handled thing with toothed blade on one side & a plain one on the other? No idea where it came from, might've been my grandad's, but I use it a lot for preparing old paintwork for recoat.

[Robert]

I was taught how to use a cabinet scraper as an apprentice, cheap and you just re sharpen them as you go along.

http://www.powertoolsdirect.com/bahco-474-rectangle-cabinet-scrapers

[foghornleghorn2]

Now you can get a good finish with one of them.

The Linbide has tungsten carbide blades making it extremely durable

http://www.ackosdiydecorative.com/repla ... -108-p.asp

[taff]

I have a harris scraper i think it's called, does a very good job and non-brand blades are cheaper...
http://www.screwfix.com/p/heavy-duty-scraper/16530

[foghornleghorn2]

Taff, that indeed is a very good scraper, but that is a (how can I explain this ?) a pushing sort of scraper that will strip wallpaper etc.

The Linbide you pull/draw and it takes off uneven edges.

[Steve the Gas]

Tactfully put....

[taff]

yeah, but if there's a wrong tool for the job, i will do my level best to find it :)