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Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Painting, Finishing and Care. => Topic started by: guitar man on September 29, 2013, 10:12:43 am

Title: wood scraping
Post by: guitar man on September 29, 2013, 10:12:43 am
Hi guys
Just wondering what your thoughts are on scraping deck planking as a way of finishing instead of sanding? I see that one or two have used this method in past post but does not seem to be used greatly.

Regards as always Tony
Title: Re: wood scraping
Post by: RAAArtyGunner on September 29, 2013, 11:32:57 am
 
Sanding is far easier for the inexperienced. O0 O0
 
Scraping is less messier, as it imparts a surface finish, ready to accept the applied finishing medium.
 
As an aside scrapping is predominately used when French Polishing (Shellac, White or Gold) timber. :-)) :-))
 
Not to mention the sharpening/maintenance of various scrappers.