What I have found about card scrapers:
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Any old burr needs to be removed, so hone the edge flat against the stone. Do both sides before doing the edge.
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The edge must be square. Think of it like a board, it's got thickness, and that edge face must be flat and square. Any old burr must be removed. If that edge is domed at all, it won't burnish right. So I made a little fixture that's just two pieces of oak held together with screws.
That way I can hold it perpendicular to a hone to properly flatten it. Or file it if need be. -
The burnisher needs to be HARD. Like, file hard. I got a burnishing rod which is quench hardened steel, it works okay. I also bought an Accu-Burr which is carbide, it works pretty well and is a little bit more idiot proof. Even if you don't go with an Accu-Burr, if you're going shopping for a scraper burnisher I'd recommend a carbide one rather than a steel one. Consider that recommendation the opinion of Some Guy On The Internet.