Burnisher • Arno • Carbur 2

Burnisher • Arno • Carbur 2

• The Arno Carbur 2 is widely regarded as the undisputed winner for prepping card scrapers with zero fuss
• It is double-sided, featuring a round carbide rod on one face and a tapered, subtly radiused ridge on the other
• The round rod pulls a whisper-fine burr for delicate smoothing passes, while the tapered edge turns a far more aggressive hook for hogging off material
• The carbide inserts are indexed to automatically establish a 5° angle when held flush against the scraper edge, eliminating the usual wrist gymnastics at the vise
• It comes complete with a genuine leather sheath

Specifications:

• Body Material: Aluminum alloy
• Burnisher Rods: Tungsten carbide
• Rod Length: 30 mm
• Dimensions: 154 x 32 x 8 mm
• Weight: 80 g

Preparing and Sharpening the Card Scraper:

• Square the Edge: Joint and hone the cutting edge strictly at 90° using a fine file or sharpening stone (a #1000 grit waterstone or medium oilstone works well as a finishing grit).
• Prep the Faces: Lay the broad face flat on your finest stone or draw a burnisher across the flat edge with light pressure to clean off any remains of the previous burr.
• Turn the Hook: Draw a burnisher firmly across the prepared edge at a slight 5–10° angle with even, controlled pressure along the entire length to turn a clean burr.
• Dialing in the Cut: Heavier burnisher pressure draws a larger, more aggressive hook, while light, deliberate pressure leaves a fine, delicate burr suited for flawless finishing.

For a visual walkthrough of the motion and hand pressure, search online: how to sharpen a card scraper