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Offline recurve

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first time using scrapers
« on: July 23, 2024, 06:07:19 PM »
Just got my first set of scrapers and was able to "sharpen " them after watching you tube vids on how to. I'm very pleased ( nice micro curls of wood ;D)but have a question do you need to fallow up with sandpaper or do you apply finish after scrapping (or do you burnish with an antler/ hard wood)
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Offline Daryl

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Re: first time using scrapers
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2024, 07:01:46 PM »
Burnishing  I'd expect. No paper needed if done well.
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Offline P.W.Berkuta

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Re: first time using scrapers
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2024, 07:30:41 PM »
The scrapers would replace the sandpaper - just keep them sharp.
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Offline JasonR

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Re: first time using scrapers
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2024, 09:06:10 PM »
Scrape, stain, (some will scrape back again then stain again), burnish, then finish in that order. Burnish after staining especially if using water-based acids that'll raise the wood fibers. Dowel rods or hickory ramrod scraps work well...deer antler if it's smooth enough. Burnishing done well makes for a sweet-looking authentic gun. Kibler has a good video out there on this.
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Offline flatsguide

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Re: first time using scrapers
« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2024, 04:52:49 AM »
Using a hard Arkansas stone and oil polish all three sides of the scraper to a mirror finish before using a polished carbide dowel and oil to roll the edge and sandpaper won’t be needed.
Cheers Richard
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