Popular Post Squareandsharp Posted May 3, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 My most recent find and rehabilitation. The handle and knob had some rot that didn't go too deep, but required some attention. Now to cut one of my card scrapers in half for a couple of appropriately sized scrapers for this thing. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 Looks nice. Going to use it as a standard scraper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squareandsharp Posted May 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 Finishing scraper with my regular rolled edge...at least that's what I intend to try. I'd never seen one but I bought it anyway, because it was there and I was there and it was cheap. After reading about them I am curious to see if I like it better than hand holding my card scrapers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 That cleaned up very nicely. What is your process? It's fairly obvious you made a new handle (tote?), but how did you go about removing the rust and getting the thumb screws and knurled nut so pristine? Vat of evaporust? Electrolysis? What did you paint it with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pondhockey Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 Nice. I'm exploring scrapers and planes to see if I can minimize sanding. I'll be interested in how it works for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squareandsharp Posted May 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 It's the original handle. Too much trouble to separate it from the business end so I used my low angle block plane to remove the surface rot and hand sanded smooth. I attached a long nut and bolt to the knob and chucked it in my drill press for turning/sanding down to good wood. Finished both with 5 or 6 coats of rub on poly. I have used electrolysis before for big plane parts, but for small parts I soak in vinegar and brush clean. Some I had to finish on the grinder's wire brush wheel. Living in Florida and not having a climate control shop, I fight rust on my hand planes pretty hard and, even though not collector correct, decided I would cover as much of this with plain ole rust proof spray paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prov163 Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 Nicely done. Really a fine restoration job. Before I read the post the pictures made me think the top one was the start and the bottom one was a picture of a brand new one that you were going to use as your guide for the final product. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 Dang, I'm impressed! Great restoration job. I'd like to see that sucker in action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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