Powerful wood scraper?

[PAHunter]

I'm currently using a Banco 5'' scraper.  it works but removes very little wood per scrape.  it can literally take several 100 scrapes to change the tiller of a bow, so I usually end up doing some rasping first.  I'm looking for a scraper that removes a larger amount of wood, so that I can do say 20 scrapes per side instead of 200.  Thanks!

[BOWMAN53]

Just use a rasp if you need to remove that much wood. honestly i do most of my tillering with a rasp but you have to be really careful.

[huisme]

I use my machete with a fresh edge.

Edit: sorry, it's a Khukri. Allows me to control the shape of the belly pretty well.

[Onebowonder]

I find a good compromise between a scraper and a full out rasp is a Shinto Rasp.  Cuts very evenly and has both an aggressive side and a finer side.  Several places carry them.  They look like they are made from hacksaw blades...

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[Pat B]

Have you dressed the edges of your scraper? That will make a big difference. IMO, a scraper shouldn't remove too much wood anyway but a good edge will give you a good curl of wood with each scrape.

[scp]

I would use a block plane and/or a Mora Woodcarver's Draw Knife as a scraper.

[Weylin]

Have you dressed the edges of your scraper? That will make a big difference. IMO, a scraper shouldn't remove too much wood anyway but a good edge will give you a good curl of wood with each scrape.

This. I finally learned how to do the edges right on my scraper and it makes a WORLD of difference. I do it a couple of times per bow, more with harder wood.

[George Tsoukalas]

Rasp and then scrape. That way you won't have much cleaning up to do at the end. Jawge

[DarkSoul]

A good edge and burr on your scrapers is essential. It does make a world of a difference.
Myself, I started using a paint scraper with handle, like this:

I can hold it much better than a card scraper and hence I can apply a lot more pressure. It also needs a good edge, but if it does have the proper edge, it works very fast and can make enormous wood curls.

[Newindian]

I have two scrapers one is a store bought card kind the other is a small kitchen knife which leaves a little less fine of a finish but removes a bit more material.for most of the more major wood removal I use a Shinto. So try out a cheap knife and if that doesn't work get a Shinto,  or get one anyways they along with the scrapers have improved the quality of my bows more then any other tool

[toomanyknots]

I use my machete with a fresh edge.

Edit: sorry, it's a Khukri. Allows me to control the shape of the belly pretty well.

I got a beautiful meat cleaver which I adore. It holds a razor sharp edge. I use it mostly though for roughing out staves after switching from a hatchet. I never had any problem with a scrapper not removing enough material. Make sure you do a good job of rolling the bur, it's important.

[toomanyknots]

A good edge and burr on your scrapers is essential. It does make a world of a difference.
Myself, I started using a paint scraper with handle, like this:

I can hold it much better than a card scraper and hence I can apply a lot more pressure. It also needs a good edge, but if it does have the proper edge, it works very fast and can make enormous wood curls.

You wouldn't have to worry about it getting hot either like a card scraper.

[osage outlaw]

My scraper can hog off a thick ribbon of osage.  I made it out of a circular saw blade.  I put a good burr on it 3-4 years ago and haven't had to touch it up since.  I use it on every bow.  I think the secret to a great scraper is the quality of the metal and the quality of the burr you put on it.

[Badger]

My scraper can hog off a thick ribbon of osage.  I made it out of a circular saw blade.  I put a good burr on it 3-4 years ago and haven't had to touch it up since.  I use it on every bow.  I think the secret to a great scraper is the quality of the metal and the quality of the burr you put on it.

    I wish I could get my edge to last that long! I do all my tillering with a flat cabinet scraper but usually have to sharpen it a couple of times on each bow. I like the amount of wood it removes.

[Pat B]

Get a cheap pair of scissors, remove the rivet and you have 2 good scrapers.