Our veneer scraper is designed for use on paper-backed when it will be bonded to a substrate using contact cement or Flex-Pro™ adhesive. It is also required when applying PSA backed veneer. This tool doesn't look like much, but it works wonders. It uses a simple but powerful concept in which the leverage of hand and arm force concentrates pressure at the edge of the tool to create a durable bond. It makes a much stronger bond than a roller. The scraper tool is inexpensive, yet what it does is priceless!

Each scraper handle is made from A-grade hard maple or beech and the blade is made with a double-sided, reversible, and non-marring plastic with beveled edges. The overall length of the standard version of the scraper tool is 9 inches, and the blade is 3.5 inches wide.

Optional Enhanced Scraper Tool
I designed one of these specifically for a friend who has a bit of arthritis in his hands and he absolutely loved it, so it just made sense for me to have additional scrapers made and offer them here on our website.

The enhanced scraper is 13.5 inches in length (50% longer than the standard version) and has a large hardwood ball mounted to the top that allows the user to put more pressure near the scraper edge.

The scraper is designed to create maximum force and still be exceptionally easy to use. With this version, I estimate the average person can put nearly twice as much pressure on the veneer while scraping compared to the regular version of the tool. Click on the thumbnail image to see a full-size picture.

How to Use the Scraper Tool
To achieve maximum bond strength, be sure to scrape the entire surface of the veneer using the centerline technique shown below. Most PSA veneer manufacturers recommend scraping the surface twice. Always scrape along the grain! Never scrape across the grain, as this can stretch the veneer and lead to ripples and buckling.

Begin at the center of the veneer and work toward the edges in the sequence shown below. This method will prevent bubbles in the veneer and create an excellent bond. Start in the center and, while firmly pressing downward, pull the scraper tool in the direction of the arrows shown below. Be sure to pull the scraper over each inch of the veneer to get the best possible bond.