Scraper sharpening

[mklotz]

Scraping produces a beautiful smooth surface on wood but a sharp scraper is required.

Sharpening a scraper involves filing the edge flat and smooth and then "rolling" a burr onto the edge using a hardened piece of steel.

Finding the right steel to use as a "roller" can be problematic. I've found an easily available answer to this search.

Take your worn out triangular file and grind off all the teeth (to save your hands). Round the edges to a smooth, dull curve. With the scraper held in a vise, hold the file in both hands and, pressing down firmly, run it along the edge at a slight angle to form a burr.

It's probably possible to use other file shapes in a similar manner but I haven't tried that.