# STL224: Is there one true way to sharpen a scraper?

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2020-09-11
- Length: 1h 08m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-09-11-stl224-is-there-one-true-way-to-sharpen-a-scraper
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl224-is-there-one-true-way-to-sharpen-a-scraper

## Summary

Mike Pekovich and Barry Dima discuss woodworking techniques, including the application of milk paint on a toy chest and various methods for sharpening card scrapers, such as filing versus burnishing. They also address the durability of shellac finishes, the mechanics of mortising bits, and the economics of table saw blade maintenance. Additionally, they share personal project updates, including Barry's coffee table build and Mike's mortising strategies.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-09-11-stl224-is-there-one-true-way-to-sharpen-a-scraper#t=6) Introduction and Milk Paint Tips
- [9:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-09-11-stl224-is-there-one-true-way-to-sharpen-a-scraper#t=553) Sharpening Card Scrapers: File vs. Burnish
- [17:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-09-11-stl224-is-there-one-true-way-to-sharpen-a-scraper#t=1057) Shellac Durability and Application Techniques
- [27:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-09-11-stl224-is-there-one-true-way-to-sharpen-a-scraper#t=1650) Barry's Coffee Table Build and Smooth Move
- [42:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-09-11-stl224-is-there-one-true-way-to-sharpen-a-scraper#t=2557) Giving Advice on Woodworking Designs
- [51:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-09-11-stl224-is-there-one-true-way-to-sharpen-a-scraper#t=3104) Plane Chip Breaker Settings and Mortiser Bits
- [58:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-09-11-stl224-is-there-one-true-way-to-sharpen-a-scraper#t=3524) Table Saw Blade Economics and Sharpening

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Pricing, margins & unit economics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pricing-and-unit-economics)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Pony Jorgensen (company)
- Moravian workbench (product)
- Benchcrafted (company)
- Brian Boggs (other)
- Mark Adams (other)
- Chris Schwarz (other)
- Mario Rodriguez (other)
- John Coffey (other)
- Zinsser (company)
- Andrew Hunter (other)
- Whiteside (company)
- Lee Nielsen (other)
- Stanley (company)
- Veritas (company)
- Forest (company)

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