Sign-Up - Scratch stock build and use workshop - Sept 16

[Phil S]

Now planning for a Raleigh workshop on how to build and use scratch stocks. Everybody will build a holder and file and sharpen various profiles and most importantly learn how to use them.

Please sign up here - the normal $30 donation will be required

A TBD lunch will be provided

There will be a max of 10 students

1. Bear Republic
2. MikeH
3. DRW
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[Bear Republic]

I'm in! Looking forward to it.

 

[patlaw]

What are scratch stocks?

 

[sawman101]

What are scratch stocks?

I'm with Mike, stumped!:eusa_thin

 

[Mike Davis]

A scratch stock is like a small molding scraper, you can make different profiles to create moldings or decorate furniture parts.

https://www.amazon.com/Scratch-Stock-Beader-Hock-Tools/dp/B008ZGGV90

 

[Phil S]

Sorry I should have described what a scratch stock is. A fairly simple hand tool that holds almost any shape cutter - shapes that you can make to fit your needs. This tool is much easier to use for edge treatment on drawer fronts, small boxes and much more - You can do beading, fluting or reeding or make your own cutters for ogees, ovals or scotias

Here is a piece made with a scratch stock, much easier than doing this with a router

 

[Bear Republic]

There are some good videos on YouTube. Just search for it. Its a great way to add detail to the edge on something.

 

[MikeH]

Sign me up. This looks like a great workshop! Thanks Phil! It would also be good to see you Phil since I haven't seen you since I picked up all those commercial flourescent lights years ago.

Mike

 

[danmart77]

Scratchstocks come in a variety of shapes and designs. The scatchstocks I use most often have long bodies and work more like a spokeshave when held. The scratchstock Mike D directs you to has no depth stop and it is not useful on curves like the bow on the chair below.

Learning to make one model will open up design details you can't find with production router bits. Its a great tool to have in the shop and you don't have to make a big investment to get rolling.

Cutters can be shaped from old hacksaw blades, bandsaw blades and card scrapers that rusted or have some pitting.

Will post a few photos of my rough tools if there is interest.


The small detail - the groove in the bow is done with a scratchstock. It takes a while to work in but it gives the bow a little detail that breaks up the flat surface.

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[Mike Davis]

I wasn't trying to make a comprehensive history and use thesis on scratch stocks.
Just one example for folks who had no idea what this is about.

 

[redknife]

I'm very interested but have had to cancel on these often. I'll see about a late sneak in if we'll at that time.

 

[badger fan]

I too am interested but have a prior commitment to attend a nephews wedding. If this gets rescheduled please advise.

 

[danmart77]

I wasn't trying to make a comprehensive history and use thesis on scratch stocks.
Just one example for folks who had no idea what this is about.

Woo sorry Mike didn't mean to ruffle any of your feathers. Comments directed at the style of stock.

 

[Mike Davis]

Not ruffled.

"The scratchstock Mike D directs you to has no depth stop and it is not useful on curves like the bow on the chair below."​

Wasn't sure what you meant by this. I was just showing only one example. There are many other styles and shapes as with any tool.

Don't even know what Phil has in mind for his workshop...

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[Phil S]

Don't even know what Phil has in mind for his workshop...

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I am not sure yet - There are dozens of designs out there, but I like to do my own design. Not better, just mine.

It will be easy to make and even easier to use, hopefully. It will include some sort of depth stop and be useable on curves. I have one of the two handed scratch stocks from that guy in Maine and have a Hock design on order - final design could be something between.

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[Phil S]

Bump - need some more

 

[drw]

Phil, sign me up; I will look forward to it!

 

[Phil S]

Donn, You are on the list. Thanks

 

[danmart77]

I am not sure yet - There are dozens of designs out there, but I like to do my own design. Not better, just mine.

It will be easy to make and even easier to use, hopefully. It will include some sort of depth stop and be useable on curves. I have one of the two handed scratch stocks from that guy in Maine and have a Hock design on order - final design could be something between.

The scraper above has a straight fence or guide. This is good for straight edges but not for curves like a chair bow.

The scraper above has an arrow or pointed fence. You can barely see the point of the hacksaw blade poking out to the right of the woodend arrowhead. It is locked in place with the 2 screws. Its nice to have the adjustable fence it really helps with small touches.

Same thing just a little better look at the fence and point.

Hopefully you can see the small channel on the inner and outer edge of the bow face.

For now that's the best I can do with my photos in the Gallery. This is just another possibility when thinking of scratch work.



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