Blades for Skarsten scrapers

[Poignard]

Can anyone tell me where can I buy spare blades for my Skarsten scrapers? Someone told me that Skarsten have ceased trading. Is this true? Seems a shame, as they were a good product.

 

[DRW]

Don't know about Skarsten anymore, couldn't find them anywhere. I'm using the Bosch ones now, bought from the Dulux commercial shop. Brewers also do them.

There seems to be a few different manufacturers all using the same basic pattern of blades, so perhaps it might be worth taking the scraper to a commercial painter supply shop? Good luck.

 

[Forbsie]

You could try Sparks Direct.

 

[LittleShip]

I think this is what you are looking for, they are now made by Faithful

http://www.dm-tools.co.uk/store/new...=25&search=scrapers&level=2&page=&issue=[/url

 

[Poignard]

Looks like problem solved! Thanks for your help.

 

[starboard]

Throw the Skarsten away and use these. I was a Skarsten fan untill given one of these to use.

http://www.nwepaints.co.uk/acatalog/Stripping_Knife___Scraper.html

Paul.

 

[starboard]

Sorry ref my previous post scoll through the list and get the "Linbide" scraper its the bee's knee's.

Paul.

 

[starboard]

Look at it here...

http://www.linbide.com/product.php?sid=912916&pid=516

Paul.

 

[PCUK]

Don't forget that all these blades can be resharpened!

 

[Talbot]

Reckon they are rubbish by comparison wit the Bahco/sandvik line with their ergonomic handles and Tungsten carbide blades.

see here

 

[DRW]

Sorry Starboard, but I have to agree with Talbot and stick with my Bacho one.

I can put a lot of pressure on the blade as it is two handed, and is no comparison to the one handed one I started out with. It is well worth the extra few quid and has saved me hours and hours of frustration and extra work.

 

[starboard]

Can't comment on the Bacho as not used one although their saw's are top dog. All the boatbuilders/repair people around here seem very happy with the Linbide...as for two handed operation thats not neded as the blade is that good......if you have to use two hands I suggest your equipment is not up to the job!!

Paul.