Reddit reviews Bahco 5-Inch 474-125-0.80 Cabinet Scraper

I recommend going slow with hand tools. Buy them one or two at a time, and then learn to use, sharpen, and care for those before buying more. This will help you get the best stuff for you while spending as little as possible. Let your projects guide your tool purchases.

Amazon isn't a great place to buy hand tools. Most people shop at either Lee Valley, Lie-Nielsen, or eBay for planes, chisels, saws, rasps, etc. That said, there's a surprising amount of stuff you'll need that's not the tools themselves. Personally, I wouldn't want to saddle myself with an inferior tool just to use a gift certificate.

Anyways. Stuff you SHOULD buy on amazon:

Hand Tools

• A card scraper. Do your research--they're tricky to sharpen, but they're miraculous things. I like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Bahco-5-Inch-474-125-0-80-Cabinet-Scraper/dp/B0001P0PHW/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1407859293&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=bahco+card+scraper
  
• Baby's first hand saw: http://www.amazon.com/Tajima-Japan-JPR-SET-Rapid-Blades/dp/B0008KLNSA/ref=sr_1_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1407859464&sr=1-3&keywords=dozuki
  
  Clamps
  
  
• Amazon is a decent place to buy clamps unless you're into the HD/Lowe's arbitrage thing. There's good advice on what clamps you need here: http://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/videos/the-big-squeeze/
  
  Measuring/Marking
  
  
• A solid combination square like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Starrett-11H-12-4R-Combination-Square-Wrinkle/dp/B0002CSBNO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1407857853&sr=8-2&keywords=starret
  
• An inexpensive marking knife: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00002X201/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
• Your first festool: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002UKRNG2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
• I have some crown marking gauges from Amazon, but the jury's still out. I think I'm going to end up deciding that they're junk. They are cheap and will get you going, though.
  
  Sharpening Gear
  
  
• You can easily spend way more than $300 on a sharpening setup. Do your research. Most of the stuff you'll need can be found at Amazon.
  
• A good starting point sharpening stone: http://www.amazon.com/King-47506-1000-Combination-Waterstone/dp/B001DT1X9O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407858723&sr=8-1&keywords=king+stone
  
• Training Wheels: http://www.amazon.com/Robert-Larson-800-1800-Honing-Guide/dp/B000CFNCKS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407858827&sr=8-1&keywords=honing+guide
  
  Consumables
  
  
• Wood glue--TiteBond II is what "everyone" uses. TiteBond III is more waterproof and gives you a longer open time
  
• Sandpaper
  
• Mineral spirits
  
• Finishing supplies
  
  Safety Gear
  
  
• The best splinter removal tweezers: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EMYHA8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
• Band aids: http://www.amazon.com/Band-Aid-Brand-Adhesive-Bandages-Comfort/dp/B0047ITQ42/ref=sr_1_5?s=hpc&srs=2582875011&ie=UTF8&qid=1407859147&sr=1-5&keywords=band+aid+sheer+strips
  
• Safety Glasses, Hearing protection (if you plan to use power tools), Respirator (if you plan to make dust), etc.
  
• Broom, dustpan, brush.
  

a scraper is a nice, niche tool that he would probably enjoy having -- or enjoy having another if he already has one.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001P0PHW/

similarly, one can never have enough marking tools (though bringing a knife to the office might be a no-no depending on your office culture):

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CZ2FRIQ/

http://www.amazon.com/Diamond-Farrier-HR15-Outlaw-Horse/dp/B0015SUUK6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1427398129&sr=8-2&keywords=farrier%27s+rasp

http://www.amazon.com/Bahco-5-Inch-474-125-0-80-Cabinet-Scraper/dp/B0001P0PHW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1427398157&sr=8-2&keywords=card+scraper

I use this one and have been pleased so far: https://www.amazon.com/Bahco-5-Inch-474-125-0-80-Cabinet-Scraper/dp/B0001P0PHW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1482171741&sr=8-2&keywords=bahco+card+scraper

Make sure and pick up a burnisher and (if you don't have one) a file so you can sharpen it.

It looks nice!
A quick tip, if you need to smooth some difficult to plane wood (grain changing directions) a card scraper is awesome. I've scraped some funky grain with one of these, and it works great everytime. They cost about $10. Though, you'll need a burnisher too (about $20) to get it sharp (it dulls very quickly)

http://www.amazon.com/Bahco-5-Inch-474-125-0-80-Cabinet-Scraper/dp/B0001P0PHW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1417659297&sr=8-2&keywords=card+scraper

Not planning on floating them, they will be stapled at an angle in the groove just like regular wood floors every foot or so. Not planning on gluing at all, although I may do something in the seams, haven't decided yet. Only the first course will be affixed with adhesive and face nails.

I have a pile of it right here to test with :D

Honestly, I've used a plane maybe twice in my life and I don't own one, nor a card scraper. I'd need solid suggestions on what to buy (Amazon links?) and it can't be more than $50. Maybe a few youtube video links as well on how to use/sharpen. The scraper I'm looking at is this Bahco.