Over the years and across many diverse projects I have come to the conclusion that removing paint and varnish can be both a rewarding and aggravating process. With projects ranging from small end tables to stripping varnish off a mahogany Chris Craft boat I learned the importance of a good scraper. When I started restoring an old farmhouse I found a good scraper to be one of my most used tools.
The surface produced by a sharp scraper can be superior to a surface produced by even the finest sandpaper, so if you are serious about getting the smoothest possible surface, use a scraper.
For hundreds of years master woodworkers and cabinetmakers have used cabinet scrapers to bring wood to a glassy smooth finish. A skilled woodworker can often achieve a surface so smooth it needs no further sanding. A scraper can also be used to remove paint and other finishes without damaging the wood below.
Toreq Earth Scrapers from Steiger feature forced straight front ejection for even, smooth spread of the spoils at the desired depth. All scrapers have the same hydraulically operated rear gate design for a straight, uniform push off of the spoils and elimination of dump-type unloading. A unique hourglass roller design remains parallel to the ground during loading operations for increased operator cutting control.
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