Scraper Care and Maintenance
Scraper maintenance and care |
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Cleaning your scraper |
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Scraper blades can be cleaned by carefully wiping off any paint, glue or grime with a damp cloth. | |||
Storing your scraper |
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Like any other tool, it is important to store a scraper properly.
Although some scrapers with steel or fibreglass handles are designed to be resistant to weathering, they should still be kept inside a shed or garage away from moisture. |
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If your scraper is left outside, the blade will be susceptible to rust.
After you have used your scraper, you should ensure that the blade is dry before putting it away. |
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Hanging a scraper by the handle on the wall of a shed or garage not only keeps it away from moisture which may be on the surface of the floor, but also prevents the blade from getting damaged. | |||
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Covering the blade with a piece of old hose pipe is an affordable way of protecting it.
You can do this by cutting the tubing to match the width of your scraper blade, then cutting a slit lengthways and placing it over the edge of the blade. |
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Using your scraper |
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When using your scraper, try not to run it over any jutting nails or anything else that could damage the blade. | |||
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If you take good care of your scraper, it will last longer. | |||
