Used for creating a precise tenon/spigot at the bottom of a bowl or platter, so it can be held securely in the dovetail jaws of your chuck.  Will also work for spindle pieces when getting them ready to mount in a 4 jaw chuck.
 
Scrapers like this tool cut using a raised burr and they must be sharpened more frequently. Make sure to check the cutting angles against your chuck jaws so you have the correct shape of dovetail tenon/spigot.  I normally sharpen after using the tool once or twice depending on the hardness of the wood.  Remember; the raised burr does the cutting and not the steel of the tool itself!
 
Made from M2 Steel.
Handle - Beech.
Width - 3/4".
Length of Handle - 10".  Overall steel and handle length =17'' approx.
 
Please note that this tool has a factory edge and needs to be sharpened correctly before being used.
 
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