: scrapers are usually the tool of choice for this job, but my prestained
: presealed panels get nicked on the edges and the stained surface slightly
: shaved away when the scraper bumps over glue bumps, dribbles etc.

: (if i had half a brain, i’d clean it up better before setting )

: but panels are already flat at least in one direction and it just so happens
: that flat files are flat also.

: i wrap one layer of tape over one end so that part of the file can slide one
: layer of tape thickness over the surface without scratching/filing and
: then work away on the blob or what ever just elevating the near file edge
: above the surface as well. actually can work fairly hard at it as the blob
: raises the file angle anyway.
: works best near joins of 2 surfaces, and works with care pretty well on
: convex curves. use a file card to cleanout the epoxy, esp. if soft.(6” and
: 8” files)

: no good on inside joins with concave surfaces like the inside of the yak. but
: scraper will be the tool to use.

I like files and rasps, too. I don't think of them often enough, but found one very useful for cleaning a drip or two from the underside of a coaming lip where other tools didn't have enough clearance.