How to Shape & Sharpen a Negative Rake Scraper (Step-by-Step Guide).

Want clean cuts and no tear-out on your turning projects? A sharp negative rake scraper is your best friend. In this video, I’ll walk you through how to convert a Standard scraper to a Negative Rake as well as sharpen your new scraper step by step. Whether you're turning wood, resin, or hybrids, getting a consistent edge makes all the difference. Like & subscribe for more hand tool woodworking projects! 👍 📖 Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:39 Purpose Of This Video 00:52 Negative Rake vs Standard Scrapers 01:44 Blade Geometry 03:40 Negative Rake Scraper Trivia 04:04 Standard Rake Bevel Angle 04:22 Included Angle Definition 04:55 Negative Rake Included Angle 05:48 New Bevel Angles 06:33 Using A Protractor To Check Bevel Angles 07:19 Setting The Tool Rest Angle 08:48 Keeping Track of The Bevel 09:31 Grinding The Bevels 09:46 Three Things I've Learnt - GRINDERS BITE! 11:29 Assess The Bevels & Burr 12:46 How To Sharpen The Negative Rake Scraper 14:30 Why Did I Get The Tool 15:05 Making Shavings! 15:18 Outro 🎓 What you will learn: 🔹 Steps-by-Step Guide to Converting a STD Scraper to a Negative Rake 🔹 What Is an Included Angle 🔹 How To Sharpen An Included Angle Scraper 🛠️ Tools Used: 🔹 If you live in South Africa check out Creative Turning's website for turning equipment and tools: https://creativeturning.co.za 🔹 Bosch Bench Grinder: https://www.bosch-professional.com/za... 🔗 Links: 🛜 The Website: https://www.plycreations.com 📚https://www.plycreations.com/blog-arc... 📚 https://www.plycreations.com/blog/whi... #Woodturning #NegativeRakeScraper #SharpeningTools #ToolSharpening #DIYWoodturning #BeginnerWoodturning #HowToSharpen #PlyCreations #WoodworkingEducation