Forums

In addition to card scrapers, this little thing is near the top of the list of things in my Scrape toolbox.  Card scrapers can't touch this for getting in corners and tight places.  I've done a LOT of scraping with it and haven't even worn out the first cutter yet.  https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/hand-tools/scrapers/110314-detail-hand-scraper? For card scrapers, I can't tell you which thickness I prefer or who made it.  I have a bunch of them and fumble through them until I find one that I like for what I'm doing-doesn't take long.  For decades my best burnisher for card scrapers was a Crown awl, but for fun I've tried a number of different tungsten carbide rods and surprisingly liked this one the best.  It took a while for it to come direct from China though. https://www.ebay.com/itm/183909476311? My number one used scraper for removing finish and paint, often with heat gun help, is this one sold by flooring suppiers.  Every floor finisher I've ever known, including me, uses one to do room corners where round sanders can't get into.  They come in different widths, but I get more work done with a 1" than any other.  It uses common Red Devil replacement cutters when one is finally filed away.  My favorite sharpener for it is a Simonds 8" red tail smooth file, also sold in flooring supply stores in full boxes.  You need a handle for the file, as the cutter needs to be filed often. I used it to do the whole edge in this floor because it was faster, less trouble, finished in one swipe ready for finish,  and cleaner than using a sander.  Picture below. https://www.firstatlantaflooring.com/product/1-in-x-11-in-hardwood-handled-scraper/?

Ditto.  Making you own replaceable inserts is no big deal.  I was going to make my own ZCI with a dovetail receiver slot but, Rockler was blowing out the Colliflowers so I just bought one of their on clearance.  I believe there is a new version now.  

+1 on the Accu-Burr.  @curlyoak - I have a number of scrapers in different thicknesses and hardness levels.  Due to dad's passing I have extras.  I could send you a couple. As to the ones that I grab first, they are the "super hard" scrapers and "super thin" scrapers from Lee Valley depending on the task.  My absolutely most used scraper is a cheap Crown rectangle that came in a set with a gooseneck.  I have used the heck outta that thing for over 20 years.

@Von - Here's the sled I was referring to. Starts around 7:50 in case I didn't get the link correct.    

What area do you need to rent a store in?