New thinking from Melbourne Tool Company has turned the traditional cabinet scraper into a comfortable, efficient workshop companion.

Due to their blade angle, all cabinet scrapers require significant physical effort to push through the cut. Handle design is therefore absolutely crucial. MTC have carefully redesigned the shape and position of the cabinet scraper’s handles, optimising the angle of effort and delivering a more efficient, easier action. And by incorporating soft cork inserts into the handles the sensation of holding the tool is softened and grip is improved. This balance of comfort and control means you can work for hours.

Careful ergonomic design has created a beautifully balanced and responsive tool. The cork inserts feel good in the palms with no recesses on the underside of the handles. Your fingers curl comfortably under the handle rather than squeezing up under a sharp, concave piece of cast iron.

Cabinet scrapers excel at producing a smooth and fine finish on a workpiece. While the cutting action is similar to that of a card scraper, the flat sole prevents you from creating a divot or depression in the surface. And your thumbs will thank you!

MTC’s carbon steel scraper blade is ground at 45 degrees on both edges and is easy to prepare for work by simply turning a small burr. The blade can be reversed when one edge dulls, while the upper sharp edge is tucked safely behind the body casting, meaning you won’t accidentally cut yourself! A knurled brass knob allows you to set the depth of cut precisely and easily, so you can spend time on your project rather than on your tool.

Unlike power tools such as sanders, cabinet scrapers produce hardly any noise and do not create dust. Perfect when working on fine projects or in spaces where noise and dust need to be minimised. Your ears and lungs will thank you!

Product Details:

• Country of Origin - Designed in Melbourne Australia, manufactured in China
• Warranty - Limited lifetime
• Overall Width - 295mm
• Sole dimensions - 68mm L x 85mm W
• Weight - 875g
• Body material - Cast steel
• Handle material - Natural cork
• Blade Width - 70mm
• Blade material - Carbon steel

About Melbourne Tool Company

Melbourne Tool Company was born from years of collaboration with woodworkers and designers, creating hand tools that blend inspiration from the past with modern functionality. Designed to excel in challenging Australian timbers as well as European and American hardwoods, MTC tools are crafted to be simple, intuitive, and accessible. Developed by experienced woodworkers and rigorously tested, these tools prioritise performance and quality, ensuring woodworking is both effective and enjoyable. MTC tools deliver exceptional value and reliability, making them a trusted choice for woodworkers worldwide.

At Woodsmith, we've taken our time to select planes, spokeshaves, and other MTC tools for our range. As primarily green woodworkers, planes haven’t historically been a major focus for us outside of Maurice's collection of pre-war Stanleys. However, with Izzy’s recent foray into chair-making, the need for quality planes arose - and the search revealed a noticeable gap in the quality vs affordability space.

That’s when we discovered MTC. For the price, we think their tools are exceptional. While you can spend a fortune on planes (and we’re probably not the place to come for £1k-plus options), we only stock tools we trust and know do the job well. MTC tools fit that bill perfectly.