I'll be using table knives... damn.

April 22, 2009 12:59 PM

I need help identifying a set of hand tools.

I had some tools stolen; among the items missing are a set of tools that I haven't a clue as to what they really are. I use them for scraping when refinishing furniture. There was a shape to fit almost any curve or crevice. I am going to miss them sorely.

There were 6 pieces in the set, all different, with edges of varying complexity. They are steel; I used a set of files to sharpen them. The tools were old when I got them 10 years ago at a flea market.

I need to identify them for the report (the Constable was quite insistent), plus I've always been a bit curious as to what they really are. My web searches for scrapers, etc haven't found anything like them.

I made a picture of 3 of the simplest pieces, in hopes they'd look familiar to someone. ;) Please don't laugh too loud at my "artwork".

posted by reflecked to home & garden (12 comments total)

hmmm

My picture link didn't work. Surprise! I used the handy dandy link button, too.

http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/144430/missing_tools.jpg
posted by reflecked at 1:00 PM on April 22

Looks like a type of Glue Scraper to me.
posted by odinsdream at 1:01 PM on April 22

I can't see the pic here in work but sounds a bit like card scrapers with the curved one being a goose neck scraper.
posted by zeoslap at 1:04 PM on April 22

They're really just paint scrapers.

I would describe them in the report as "Paint scrapers of various shapes: Square, triangle, etc."
posted by bondcliff at 1:06 PM on April 22

If they were card scrapers here is a good article on them
posted by zeoslap at 1:06 PM on April 22

Seonding paint scrapers. I have a few of these. They're not particularly expensive to replace.
posted by le morte de bea arthur at 1:13 PM on April 22

I also cannot see your picture, but here are some "Wood Scrapers" available at Garret-Wade. Your description made me think of them.
posted by kalessin at 1:37 PM on April 22

They are irregular scrapers for many hard-surface occasions. I've used them for removing finishes on wood, window glazing, debris removal, small patches of soft grout removal, and on modeling clay.
posted by mrmojoflying at 1:48 PM on April 22

More paint scrapers matching your pic here.
posted by holgate at 2:50 PM on April 22

I "bested" the answers with pics that matched my set.

kalessin, those are lovely curved scrapers. Now i want some of them, as well.

Embarrassing that it was so easy for you folks. I just kept coming up with card scraper after card scraper. I even modified my searches with "shapes" and curves".

Thanks folks. Now I won't mourn them, knowing they're easily replaced. ......am very cranky about the chainsaw, though. It was powerful and yet built so my hands could reach the oiler. grrrr
posted by reflecked at 5:00 PM on April 22

Is this your card?

Hook shave is the traditional name. Once you learn how to really sharpen those can card scrapers you'll had sandpaper, even on a machine.
posted by Kid Charlemagne at 8:09 PM on April 22

Aren't they beauties?

I have really relied on them and yes, proper sharpening is the key.

Thanks again, good people.
posted by reflecked at 8:40 PM on April 22