How to choose cabinet scrapers?
How to choose cabinet scrapers |
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The main factors you need to take into consideration when choosing a cabinet scraper are the surfaces you will be scraping, size, price and amount of usage. | |||
Surfaces |
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If you work regularly on surfaces of different shapes, you would benefit from owning a full set of scrapers. | |||
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If you work on one type of surface – for instance, flat – it’s best to buy an individual scraper that is most suited to your needs. | |||
Size |
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The range of sizes available isn’t very wide, but there are enough to suit the needs of a user.
Working on smaller objects or tough-to-reach surface areas might require mini cabinet scrapers or a specific type of scraper in a smaller size. |
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If you work on larger objects, bigger scrapers would benefit you.
However, smaller scrapers can also be used on larger surfaces, although this would require more effort and time from the user. |
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It is important that you choose a suitably sized cabinet scraper; one that is too small or too large could damage your workpiece. | |||
Price |
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The prices for cabinet scrapers vary greatly, depending on quality. However, most individual scrapers or sets are reasonably inexpensive and can be used again and again if maintained correctly. | |||
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If you do purchase an expensive cabinet scraper or set of scrapers, you may need to purchase other tools such as a vice, file and sharpening stone to maintain your tool.
More affordable scrapers are also designed to be sharpened, but you would have the choice of sharpening or purchasing new ones without worrying too much about the price. |
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The price will also depend on how frequently you are going to use the scrapers, as you will want to get your money’s worth. | |||
How often will you use the cabinet scraper(s)? |
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If you are going to use the cabinet scraper regularly, you are better off purchasing a more expensive, high-quality one that will not be damaged easily. A high-quality scraper is made from tough materials and lasts longer.
If you are planning on using your scraper(s) less frequently, it would be more cost effective to purchase a cheaper individual tool or set of scrapers. |
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