How to Sharpen a Negative rake Scraper

This video will show you how to sharpen a negative-rake scraper used in turning wooden bowls on a lathe. You will also learn how to create a negative-rake scraper from a regular scraper.

[@randellspencer2035]

William, I'm new to turning & wanted to convert my scrapers to negative rake. Your instructions are the clearest & easy to follow I have seen. Now I need to shovel a path through the snow to my shop where I will spend the rest of the day turning.

[@im4dabirds]

great info, thanks Bill

[@ericmoorehead1100]

Is a skew considered negative rake because it has a bevel on both sides?

[@WilliamLancaster-tg1ze]

Technically, Yes, though I have not had good results using a skew this way. BTW, a parting tool is also a type of skew.

[@gregboutelle3902]

What grit are you using here?

[@WilliamLancaster-tg1ze]

It's a 180, but a lower grit would probably be better. Maybe 80.

[@gregboutelle3902]

@@WilliamLancaster-tg1ze Thanks! I just picked up a new D way NRS. I have a 180, so I'll have to get by with that for now.

[@WilliamLancaster-tg1ze]

@@gregboutelle3902 fantastic I want a D-way.