{"product_id":"world-of-tools-darby-scratcher","title":"World of Tools Darby Scratcher Concrete Finishing Tool – 28-161","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWorld of Tools Darby Scratcher Concrete Finishing Tool\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe World of Tools Darby Scratcher is a masonry finishing tool used to scratch and key concrete and plaster surfaces. Sold individually, it pairs with floats and darbies in the World of Tools masonry line.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScratching action:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to scratch green concrete or plaster to key the surface for later passes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMasonry trade tool:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part of the World of Tools masonry and concrete tool range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold individually:\u003c\/strong\u003e Priced and sold by the each for easy job ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-handled use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Darby-format tool lets finishers work standing while leveling slabs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications Table:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorld of Tools\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28-161\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSell unit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 tool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntended use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScratching and keying concrete, plaster or masonry surfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack quantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFit and Compatibility:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePairs with World of Tools floats, brooms and other concrete finishing tools. Handle and blade dimensions are not stated in the available sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ):\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e One Darby Scratcher tool; sold by the each.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: When do I use a darby scratcher?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it after bleeding water sheen disappears to scratch and key the surface before finishing or bonding coats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it come with a handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handle configuration is not specified in the available sources; confirm before ordering if a threaded handle is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How heavy is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weight is not confirmed; the retailer record lists it at approximately 0 lb, which appears to be a placeholder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExpert Verdict — Reviewed by the SuperArbor Pro Desk\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA scratcher darby is used early in slab finishing, once bleed water has evaporated, to open the surface for bonding or later float passes. Clean the scratching surface between passes so it does not smear. If you need full 3 ft darby coverage for large pours, pair this with a straight darby from the same tool line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWear gloves and knee protection when working over fresh concrete, and avoid touching treated surfaces with bare skin.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd the World of Tools Darby Scratcher to your concrete finishing kit today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"World of Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53396017217903,"sku":"WOT.28161","price":64.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/3499\/7051\/files\/028-161.jpg?v=1789759375","url":"https:\/\/superarbor.io\/products\/world-of-tools-darby-scratcher","provider":"Super Arbor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}