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Sharpness
Customers rave about the sharpness and effectiveness of the Lisle 81770 Carbide Scraper, with some noting that it's even better than a razor blade while being safer to use. They appreciate its ability to handle tough scraping jobs without gouging soft surfaces and its dead flat design for precise use. Some mention that one side may leave scratch marks but the other side is perfect. Overall, customers are highly satisfied with their purchase and consider it a worthwhile investment.
Versatility
Customers are highly satisfied with the versatility of the carbide scraper, praising its ability to effectively clean up flat gasket mating surfaces without scratching and its compact size that makes it suitable for tight areas. The tool is widely used in automotive applications, particularly for cylinder head work on various engines.
Surface Preparation
Customers are highly satisfied with the surface preparation capabilities of the Lisle Carbide Scraper 5/8". The scraper effectively cleans and preps surfaces, reducing the chances of damaging them while leaving a smooth and flat finish. Some users have reported excellent results on both steel and aluminum surfaces, but caution is advised when using it on aluminum to avoid scratching.
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Durability Of Carbide
Customers generally have positive feedback regarding the durability of the carbide tip, stating that it lasts a long time and effectively removes corrosion. However, some caution is needed when using it on aluminum due to its hardness. A few customers have reported issues with the carbide tip breaking off during use.
Highlights
Quality
Handle has good grip and it works great to remove old gasket pieces without damaging aluminum blocks.
Works great on aluminum and cleans up a surface quicker than any other method i've found!
Standard removal techniques weren't working, a flat screw driver was dangerous.
I started to use a rotary tool, but stopped quickly as it can quickly remove metal and damage your surface.
Shipping
I bought a small one at first to see if it was worth it, and quickly ordered this large scraper shortly after.
Packaging/appearance
One word of caution just like the packaging states, though.
Competitiveness
Great alternative to the super scraper at a reasonable price.
Mac and marco had these exact same scrapers rebranded on the truck for around 70 bucks so these were a great value.
I end up doing a lot of cylinder head work on cummins diesels and dodge gas v6 engines.
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great, surface, good, flat and sharp. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 1,532 reviews as of our last analysis date on Aug 24 2024.
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Had really stuck up gasket on the throttle body
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Have to be careful as it is semi sharp
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I was trying to clean the thermostat and water pump mating surfaces from an older 1991 jeep wrangler
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Needless to say the gasket and antifreeze deposits were like built on metal and very difficult to scrape off
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I started to use a rotary tool but stopped quickly as it can quickly remove metal and damage your surface
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I bought a cheap case from harbor freight
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The case had two permanent plastic partitions that i had to cut away using a dremel wheel
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The edge is sharp but brittle
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