A question that cropped up last week is one that, I must admit, I totally overlooked. A customer phoned up and asked how do you replace, or indeed how do you put your first blade into this long-handled scraper, which takes a 4 inch blade. The answer is that there are 2 parts to the end of the scraper held with 3 screws. For the purpose of this demonstration, I have just left one in place. All you need is a Pozy drive or Phillips screwdriver (both will work).

I’ll do 3 screws which I’m doing quickly now. The bottom plate comes off. I’ve used safety glass purely for the sake of not cutting myself on the air. You then put the blade holder in place, assemble the cap on top, and reinsert the screw. The blade is now clamped in position ready to use.