Description
Our 5/8″ Radius Scrapers are used for the final finishing cuts on the inside of your hollow form. Easily removes any humps or bumps that were created from the hollowing process. Each tool comes ready to go with a sharp M2 High Speed Steel tip. When worn out, tips are easy to replace, replacement tips can be found here.
Why choose a Radius Scraper?Â
- The larger M2 HSS cutter helps you smooth out the inside surface of your hollow form.
- Designed to be used by hand or with the Stabilizer.
- Available with a standard or negative rake tip (see details below).
- Narrow profile for superior access and control – allows you to hollow longer before needing to clear out the shavings.
- The finishing tool that Trent would not be without.
- Designed by a woodturner for woodturners and made in our Fort Collins, Colorado shop.
Standard Grind vs. Negative Rake Grind: The negative rake grind can be used at a relatively flat angle, and will have less tenancy to catch and grab in awkward areas inside of your hollow form. It is especially useful in the bottom of end grain forms, as the direct end grain can be difficult especially if you are not paying attention to the tool when it enters that area. When I use the standard grind, I usually rotate the tool at a down angle, to mimic the negative rake angle for forms that the tool is wanting to grab & catch. Both achieve the same goal of a smooth surface. Watch a short video about sharpening here.
Which one should I buy? When purchasing a Radius Scraper we generally recommend the Bent tool. Since you have already hollowed out the form, there is no need for a Straight radius scraper (unless you hollowed a fairly straight sided form). Likewise, the Extreme Bent radius scraper is only useful when you have a very flat topped form or form with other hard to reach areas. 99% of the time Trent reaches for a Bent Radius Scraper.
Overall Length of Tool: 15″
Don’t forget a handle. We recommend a 20″ Handle, like our Purple Tool Handle (included in a “Super Set”).
Lonnie W. (verified owner) –
Excellent tool. Purchased this after buying the hollowing system. Much safer and better performance using these tools
Bill Shepard (verified owner) –
The tool was just fine. But what made the tool of real value was Trent talking about and demonstrating it during a resent virtual online demonstration.
Bob E. (verified owner) –
An addition to my other excellent TB Tool Kit
Daniel K. (verified owner) –
Works well as a finish scraper when getting into the inside shoulder of the vessel.
Mark Russell (verified owner) –
Your tools work perfect and I’m hoping to purchase more in the near future. Thank you.
Anthony Steele (verified owner) –
Works well
Paul Wilkens (verified owner) –
Works well to help smooth inside walls.
Frank N. (verified owner) –
Nice tool
Garry H. (verified owner) –
A must have for finishing, saves so much sandpaper!
Bryan (verified owner) –
A must have addition to your tools if you want that professional look inside of your hollow form. It really makes a huge difference. Another solid tool from Trent.
Harvey (verified owner) –
Almost good enough to eliminate sandpaper
Mike M. (verified owner) –
Works great on dry wood. Tends to leave fuzzies on wet wood.
Benjamin Kalota (verified owner) –
A little practice makes it a great tool in your arsenal.
Rita Bremer (verified owner) –
Well made. Again a slight learning curve
Jim Mechling (verified owner) –
I just use it . I should of get one sooner
John Hicks (verified owner) –
Well made.
Matthew Greenlaw (verified owner) –
Love, love, love this scraper. Easy to adjust and maintain.
William Moore (verified owner) –
Very versatile on a variety of projects . Have been using the negative rake version. Can get a really nice surface requiring minimal sanding. I imagine the standard grind will also work well and may be a bit easier to sharpen.
Beth Dolos (verified owner) –
this tool makes smoothing the insides of hollow forms so easy..no chatter, just smooth scraping
William K. (verified owner) –
Grabby (if that is a word). I need a little more slope on the down cut.
Timothy H. (verified owner) –
Exactly what i was looking for. Able to clean the inside of hollow forms with a smoother feel than working with my other tools
Ron E. (verified owner) –
With light cuts it leaves such a nice finish on the inside.
Eldon Ballenger Jr. (verified owner) –
Very smooth tool
Bill B. (verified owner) –
Easy to use with the stabilizer to smooth the inside of vessels
Roy Wilkens (verified owner) –
I have two visualizes and two hollowing systems by Trent. My soon has the same. We are extremely satisfied with every purchase from Trent Bosh tools.
Jeff Benson (verified owner) –
Haven’t used it yet, but I know it will be great.