Glossary of cabinet scraper terms
Glossary of cabinet scraper terms |
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Bevelled edge |
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A bevelled edge describes the edge of a structure that is not perpendicular to the face of the blade (does not meet at 90°). | |||
Burnishing |
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The process of rubbing a burnishing tool against a material to smooth and turn an edge. | |||
Burnishing tool |
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Tool used to produce a fine surface finish or turn an edge, especially in processes that involve a metal surface. It is used in the sharpening of a cabinet scraper blade. | |||
Burr |
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A burr is a raised edge or ridge of metal on a tool or work piece. A burr can appear on the edge of a blade after being filed. | |||
Diamond stone |
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This is a very hard stone used for sharpening or grinding metal objects. It is used in some of the sharpening processes for cabinet scraper blades. | |||
Mill file |
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A mill file is used in metal work to remove small pieces of material from an object such as a blade. A mill file is used in the sharpening process of certain cabinet scrapers. | |||
Needle file |
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A needle file is used in woodwork and metal work to remove small pieces of material from an object. The needle file has a thin shaft, like the shape of a needle.
The needle-shaped end allows for use on smaller objects and for more precise jobs. The needle file is used in the sharpening processes for some cabinet scrapers. |
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