KitchenCraft Flexible Bowl Scraper Tool, Plastic, 17 x 10 cm,White

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In wood bowl turning there is a tool hierarchy. The bowl gouge is the king of wood bowl turning tools. And as you also might imagine, with woodturning tools there is no one correct angle. If you have read the article Bowl Gouge Sharpening Angles – Surprise Answer then you understand this conundrum.

We are looking for a blend of sturdiness from the tall upright angle but with enough angle to present a firm cutting edge and create a nice cutting angle. These are your typical rubber spatulas. They have sturdy handles with orange silicone ends. The ends are flexible so you can easily use these for bowl scraping. You can also mix, stir, scrape, scoop, and sere with these so you have some additional flexibility.

Some people recommend a 85° scraper bevel angle while others favor a 70 or 60° angle. The range seems to be between about 85° (the steepest) to 45° (the most extended) scraper bevel angle. Chestnut Products Eclipse Magnetics Gorilla Laguna UK Record Power Robert Sorby Silverline Sundström Titebond All Brands When the sharp edge of the round bowl gouge fades, you do not need to return to the grinder, unless the edge is in desperate need of sharpening.

I’d highly recommended having a few different sizes available because each turning situation usually calls for a particular sized area to match. If it takes longer to clean the bevel, I will shorten the time between return visits to the wheel and hand hone or burnish the rest of the time. Scraper Sharpening Wrap Round nose scrapers can have a half circle symmetrical cutting edge or an asymmetrical edge which is focused on one side or the other. Have you wondered why a round nose scraper is useful for turning wood bowls? I know I did. Afterall, it’s a scraper and scrapers can do more harm than good sometimes.The burr edge is acting like a microscopic curved cutting hook. The downward and sideward angles are presenting the scraper edge more like the angles of a bowl gouge tip. This set is unique and not just your typical bowl scrapers. Some people prefer to have handles for scraping purposes and this set of silicone and rubber spatulas will be absolutely perfect for scraping purposes. This is a set of 4 scrapers/spatulas that are easy to use and will do everything s scraper will do. When a continuous smooth surface appears along the entire bevel, the sharpening process is complete. Honing The Edge

This option just gives you some additional versatility that you don’t get from a traditional bowl scraper. You can choose from three different color options and it’s nice to simply have another option available to you.In this article I’m going to share with you how I had a total change of heart about the round nose scraper, from a brutal wood plowing tool to a delicate instrument of finesse. Using a round nose scraper, sometimes called a bowl scraper takes a little time to get used to. I can tell you when I first started, I wasn’t too fond of this tool. The silicone materials are heat-resistant up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit so these scrapers will stand up to hot pans and bowls quite well. In this set, one piece is silicone and the other piece is nylon.

Scraper sharpening, of all the woodturning tools, is probably the easiest tool to sharpen. But there are a few details to be aware of during the sharpening process. Woodcarving Carving Sets Full Size Carving Tools Sculpture Tools Palm Carving Tools Carving Knives Carving Accessories Power Carving Tools Burrs & Accessories Turn the grinder on and gently touch the scraper bevel to the sharpening wheel. Look at the bevel edge. Our ultimate goal is to ease that abrupt force of the round nose scraper and make it act more like the cutting action of a bowl gouge. Scraping the surface of a wood bowl is just like the word says, scraping. The scraper comes in at a more steep angle with a blunt solid edge to the wood grain and tears the fibers away with more or less a controlled colliding action.This next option is a simple, budget-friendly option that also comes in a set of two. This set of two includes one white and one green scraper. The scrapers are exactly the same aside from the color. With a little practice and some guidance, I was able to convert the round nose scraper from a tool of dread to a joy to use.