![]() I started out using an putty knife and a utility knife but once I transitioned to the Linbide, I finished four rooms-worth in less time than I'd spent on two walls, if that makes sense. In another sreening/recoating project entirely I used the Linbide to remove silicone caulking that had been used to seal quarter-round to a hardwood floor (for energy efficiency purposes). To knock off any ridges of hardened epoxy/sawdust I used the Linbide followed by light sanding. As part of the prep, I mixed hardwood sawdust with epoxy to fill any areas that had failed since the first time I refinished the same floors (back in the late 1990's using the same technique). I recently screened and recoated some hardwood and softwood floors. A quick google search will provide numerous options. The tools themselves (and the German-made OEM blades) are widely available from sellers on eBay and Amazon (and elsewhere). Remove as little or as much as you wish and blade changes are quick and easy. In the case of the latter, when permitted, I employ a Viper Scraper with with water and dust collection.Ī light touch will lead to wonderful results. The only caveats I would remark on are to be careful around glass and porcelain (since the carbide will scratch glass) and and metals (if you are trying to preserve a finish) plus, if you are located in the U.S., to be mindful of the prohibitions in effect governing lead paint. They are the first tool I reach for (in advance of a sander, plane, chisel, etc.) whenever I find myself needing to remove something like ahesive, caulk, putty, paint, varnish, poly, epoxy.you name it, these tools excel at the job. ![]() It may seem hard to believe, but the control that these tools permit (be it removing paint or other finish or removing thin layers of wood in a planing fashion) can come in incredibly handy. ![]() I've had a couple of these (one general purpose and one corner) since the late 90's and I honestly don't know how I'd live or work without them. If you are unfamiliar, this is the venerable Linbide "General-Purpose" carbide hand scraper. I would highly recommend the following hand tool:
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