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The Hamler Scraper Insert is Back!! - enjuneer - 07-19-2019
The Hamler Scraper Insert is back! Last produced in 2012, this very popular tool is back in production.
Originally developed about 2005 by Paul Hamler, the scraper insert converts a jointer plane into a long-bed scraper plane, a tool that was never produced by Stanley or any of the other major plane makers. As with a jointer plane, the long-bed scraper flattens waves and undulations in the surface of the board and is the perfect tool for dealing with highly figured woods. The tool is designed to fit Stanley Bailey planes that have a 2 3/8 inch wide iron, including #4 1/2, later #5 1/2, #6, and #7.
More about Paul’s development process can be found on a YouTube video at https://youtu.be/fNw_SeH0JRk.
After producing several runs of scraper inserts, Paul decided to pursue other projects and made it known that this very popular tool was available for licensing. I answered the call and made a visit to Paul’s shop in Georgia. After thoroughly examining the manufacturing process and asking numerous questions, an agreement was reached to resume production of the Hamler Scraper Insert using Paul’s original molds.
The only change to the design is in the material used in its construction. The original tool was cast from bronze with stainless steel thumbscrews. The new tool has a body of cast 304 stainless steel with brass thumbscrews. All other features and functionality remain the same as Paul intended.
The Hamler Scraper Insert is available for purchase at $185 each plus $10 shipping with these payment options:
1) PayPal transfer to researchr1@yahoo.com
2) PayPal invoice to your email address
3) Check or money order by mail.
If outside of the continental U.S., shipping will be charged at actual cost.
If interested in making a purchase, please PM me with your shipping information, email address, and preferred payment method.
RE: The Hamler Scraper Insert is Back!! - Dan Moening - 07-20-2019
The second brass screw behind the mechanism controls the angle of the blade (i.e. the pitch), correct?
RE: The Hamler Scraper Insert is Back!! - Stwood_ - 07-20-2019
Sweet..........
I see one in my future.
Do they come in red?
RE: The Hamler Scraper Insert is Back!! - enjuneer - 07-20-2019
(07-20-2019, 09:52 AM)Dan Moening Wrote: The second brass screw behind the mechanism controls the angle of the blade (i.e. the pitch), correct?
Yes, that is correct.
By the way, all of the components except for the castings were machined by me in my basement shop. The castings were made from my wax patterns in a Wisconsin foundry.
RE: The Hamler Scraper Insert is Back!! - Dan Moening - 07-20-2019
Excellent!
Thank you very much. I will be placing an order in the next couple of days.
I don't suppose you obtained the patterns for Mr. Hamlers Millers Patent Plow Plane did ya?
RE: The Hamler Scraper Insert is Back!! - enjuneer - 07-20-2019
(07-20-2019, 11:00 AM)Dan Moening Wrote: I don't suppose you obtained the patterns for Mr. Hamlers Millers Patent Plow Plane did ya?
No, but I know where they are!
RE: The Hamler Scraper Insert is Back!! - enjuneer - 07-20-2019
Here is a great article by Chris Schwarz in a 2007 issue of Popular Woodworking magazine. This was about the time that Paul Hamler was just getting the first batch of scraper inserts ready for sale. Chris' article helped Paul to sell all of the units in about a two week period.
https://www.popularwoodworking.com/chris-schwarz-blog/convert-a-handplane-into-a-scraper-with-new-tooling/
RE: The Hamler Scraper Insert is Back!! - Arlin Eastman - 07-21-2019
I will have to say some money to buy it, but it sure looks like it will do a wonderful job but easier so fingers and hands that are hard to move can use a scraper this way.
RE: The Hamler Scraper Insert is Back!! - Dan Moening - 07-25-2019
PM inbound!
RE: The Hamler Scraper Insert is Back!! - Dan Moening - 07-29-2019
Received my Scraper Insert today!
Took me a while to find it in the package with all the bubble-wrap ... very well packaged!
Installed it per the instruction sheet into a 1900 era Stanley #6 with included washers ...
A quick couple of test runs shows this will be a wonderful tool !
Will need a little tuning (or different plane with a better sole) to get it just right, but I'm very pleased!
~Dan.
Saving his money for the Millers Patent Plow release.