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Hardened (Rc64) and polished Hock burnisher in high-carbon steel, 3/8" × 6", for raising a burr on card scrapers and scraper plane blades.
A burnisher from Hock for raising and shaping the burr on card scrapers and scraper plane blades. The rod is high-carbon steel, hardened to Rc64 and polished. Its hardness lets it stand up to constant use on scraper edges; most other burnishers are not hard enough for the job.
The rod can be used as is or fitted with a handle of your own. Made in the USA.
Specifications: diameter 9.5 mm (3/8"), length 152 mm (6"), high-carbon steel, hardness Rc64, polished finish. Former Hock number BR375.
A card scraper is a thin steel plate that scrapes smooth surfaces, especially on difficult wood. It is sharpened in three steps: the edge is filed straight, honed smooth and then turned into a small burr with a burnisher. The burr is what cuts.
When the scraper stops making shavings, you can often turn the burr again with the burnisher. The guide shows it step by step.