Shear scraping is a method of woodturning where the angle of the scraper chisel peels away the wood fibres. This technique offers some significant advantages over conventional scrapers, with sanding often unnecessary.
At the optimum angle of 45°, the slicing action is safer and produces a superior finish, with the added benefit of a very low risk of the cutter digging in.
The 3/8" square shank sits firmly on the toolrest and presents the cutter precisely at 45° to the workpiece when used in either direction. This is due to the unique cutter seating position.
Cutters also available in our Excelsior high performance range (Titanium Nitride coating), offering a sharper edge for longer.