Name/Title
ScraperEntry/Object ID
1976.071.481Description
Scraper of unknown cast metal inner area of which is painted black has metal blade the angle of which can be adjusted by means of two screws--one pushes from behind the blade and one pulls from in front of the blade.
Handle of unknown hardwood is screwed to metal frame with two screws. Probably a "STANLEY" tool. "Steel plates of different shapes, 4-6 inches long and 2-3 inches wide, with the cutting edge formed by turning the edge of the blade with a steel rod.
To avoid burnt fingers the blades are often fitted to a wooden holder or even mounting in the form of a spokeshave or Plane.... Scrapers are used for the final cleaning up of most hardwoods, and especially cross-grained or curly-grained wood." p. 444 Dictionary of Tools. R.A. SALAMAN.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Sellars, George Mrs.Notes
Accession Date: 01-Jan-76Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
ScraperNomenclature Primary Object Term
Tool, ModelingNomenclature Class
Glass, Plastics & Clayworking T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsCreated By
MacRae, AlisdairCreate Date
February 10, 1996Update Date
May 15, 2025