chrisphr Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 Gimmick or useful? What attracts me is making it easier to scrape glue from inside corners. http://www.woodpeck.com/mini-scraper-wd.html Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 How is that easier than an offset handle? You have to be right on top of the work to use this. I am not even interested in it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 In comparison to the scraper I have now, I like it and may end up buying it. It's not terribly expensive so I doubt I will be filled with regret. My scraper is ok, but yeah for corners it is not great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawDustB Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 I bought the bench crafted skraper based on a recommendation on here. I think it's a couple dollars more ($34 vs $20), but it's a carbide tip that can be sharpened. I've been really happy with it for this use. At least worth a look. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 I have a pair of these cranked corner cleaning chisels to clean glue from corners. They work great. http://www.flinn-garlick-saws.co.uk/acatalog/Crown_Corner_Cleaning_Chisels_.html#SID=538 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prov163 Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 I'm taking the idea and next time I change planer blades I'm going to take one of them and attach it to a dowel and see if that works. Good idea. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisphr Posted September 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Thanks for the suggestions, I hadn't heard of these other tools. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eric. Posted September 4, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 I don't use a "glue scraper." I get the bulk of the squeeze out when it's at that skinned over stage with a beater chisel, and whatever remains after it dries I get with a card scraper. I try to keep the latter at an absolute minimum because not only is it a PITA to remove, you run the risk of tearing out wood fibers with the dried glue. So I'll categorize the new Woodpeckers scraper as not only a gimmick but an inferior practice in general. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 1 hour ago, Eric. said: I don't use a "glue scraper." I get the bulk of the squeeze out when it's at that skinned over stage with a beater chisel, and whatever remains after it dries I get with a card scraper. I try to keep the latter at an absolute minimum because not only is it a PITA to remove, you run the risk of tearing out wood fibers with the dried glue. So I'll categorize the new Woodpeckers scraper as not only a gimmick but an inferior practice in general. I just don't live in a world where I can wait 30-60 minutes for the glue to get skinned over. I'm usually gluing and then going to bed or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaziri Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 1 hour ago, Eric. said: I don't use a "glue scraper." I get the bulk of the squeeze out when it's at that skinned over stage with a beater chisel, and whatever remains after it dries I get with a card scraper. I try to keep the latter at an absolute minimum because not only is it a PITA to remove, you run the risk of tearing out wood fibers with the dried glue. So I'll categorize the new Woodpeckers scraper as not only a gimmick but an inferior practice in general. I agree with the sentiment that it's a gimmick wholeheartedly. I have to say that this scraper, on the heals of the $600 dowel gizmo, makes two duds in a row. I don't usually buy these one time tools but I find them interesting. Not the last two. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Glue 30 minutes earlier then scrape before bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 It's still scraping, even when soft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Just doesn't work that way. Oh well. I doubt a little glue is what is really bringing my project quality down. Not with so many other classy mistakes going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Sure looks like a lot of tear out. I like cleanup as you go. 3 hours ago, TerryMcK said: I have a pair of these cranked corner cleaning chisels to clean glue from corners. They work great. http://www.flinn-garlick-saws.co.uk/acatalog/Crown_Corner_Cleaning_Chisels_.html#SID=538 Terry, are you restricted on projects like boxes, with the bent blades? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 I'll save my money. I will immediately wipe with a wet rag or do the Eric method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 I've been using the small Bahco from the BORG for years. The triangle carbide insert gets into tight spots that a square one never would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barron Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 It looks handy, but it also looks a lot like an Easy Wood Tools CiR2 tip on a nice handle. If you wanted to you could make your own handle for a CiR2, but they cost about $15.00, so it might be worth it to spend the extra and get the handle. Not sure why we need to have the same conversation everytime a new One Time Tool comes out, but it seems we do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephThomas Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 1 hour ago, Barron said: Not sure why we need to have the same conversation everytime a new One Time Tool comes out, but it seems we do. Somethin' to talk about I guess I think the OP just wanted to find out if it was a good tool to add to his arsenal, it didn't begin as a woodpeck bashing...I like to do the same thing when I discover a new tool that I don't own yet, and I appreciate the "bashing" people give, if it saves me a few bucks by avoiding a tool that won't get used much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eric. Posted September 4, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Barron, we have the conversation every time a new tool comes out to discuss whether or not the new tool is worth a turd. I own quite a few Woodpecks...some are great and some are a waste of red aluminum. Let's talk about it or shut down the forum. Ya feel me? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 4 hours ago, K Cooper said: Sure looks like a lot of tear out. I like cleanup as you go. Terry, are you restricted on projects like boxes, with the bent blades? No not really as the chisels are quite small. They are 1/4" blades and the crank makes the handle miss things like inside faces of aprons or box sides. I did some work on honing the blades before first use though. They are cheap to buy and a very simple design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Like others I don't wait until the glue is fully set to remove the excess. Sometimes I use this cheapo tool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisphr Posted September 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Somethin' to talk about I guess I think the OP just wanted to find out if it was a good tool to add to his arsenal, it didn't begin as a woodpeck bashing...I like to do the same thing when I discover a new tool that I don't own yet, and I appreciate the "bashing" people give, if it saves me a few bucks by avoiding a tool that won't get used much. Absolutely. Pros/cons and also alternative methods for solving the problem the tool was intended (which is when I actually learn something). Was not disappointed on either front with the responses! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 I don't mind spending money on tools, but it seems like this would take about 7 minutes to make using standard carbide inserts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Wright Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 15 hours ago, Eric. said: Barron, we have the conversation every time a new tool comes out to discuss whether or not the new tool is worth a turd. I own quite a few Woodpecks...some are great and some are a waste of red aluminum. Let's talk about it or shut down the forum. Ya feel me? I agree that it isn't the ideal way to clean up glue, but the have to admit that I have found myself in situations where this type of scraper would come in handy (usually when I screwed something up and trying to set things right) It looks pretty easy to make if you have some spare carbide inserts, and at $20 it wouldn't be the worst tool investment I've made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 41 minutes ago, Andy Wright said: it wouldn't be the worst tool investment I've made You bought a dowel jig for "joinery" too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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