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Dikeman cabinet scraper

Started by Northwoods, March 22, 2016, 09:07:52 AM

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Northwoods

Came home from an estate sale Sat. with a nice example of the Dikeman cabinet scraper. Pat Nov. 6, '06.
I am afraid it had been used as a paint scraper as well as a woodworking tool. It has an interesting cam action to hold the blade (which, sadly, is missing).  I used paint remover on the steel, but left the maple? hickory? handle alone.
It is much more scarce than the Stanley #82.  I will have to look to acquire a Stanley to display a!ongside it.
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gibsontool

I'm not aware of that brand, can you post a picture of it?


gibsontool

That's an interesting design and probably works well. One feature on the Stanley version that I like is the handle or knob above the blade which may allow for better control on the down pressure. I say "may allow" because I've never used the Dikeman version but I have used my Stanley on a dresser top and I found it did a  good job. Thanks for pics.

Northwoods

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I agree completely about the knob. I am sure that Stanley had a wagonload of knobs on hand. Heavy gloves would be in order while using the Dikeman.
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mikeswrenches

Starrett also made a scraper with the "ball and socket" adjustment. Theirs, however, had a wooden handle(think of a dowel with a longitudinal slot in it) that went on the top of the blade to make it easier on the hands.

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Northwoods

My Dikeman now has a good blade.  And my recycle bucket has one fewer junk handsaw blades....
It was a good half hour spent with a chisel, file, wire wheel, and several grits of sandpaper. Good as new!!
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Bill Houghton

These scrapers are quite diverse in design.  I've got an E.C. Stearns, with the same ball-and-socket angle adjustment, and a heavy cast iron head with an equally heavy cast iron cap, the two sandwiching the scraper blade.  The shape gives a great, comfy hand hold on top, and the mass should absorb any chatter.  I say "should" because I've been doing carpentry on the house since I got it, and the opportunity to use it on my work just hasn't been there.

PFSchaffner

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lptools

Hello, I have a few of these around here. From left to right ; H S B & Co. (Hibbard Spencer & Bartlett),missing blade, next is an  E C Stearns Syracuse NY ( my hometown) , next is a Sargent, and on the far right is a Starrett , with the often missing top handle. Regards, Lou
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