@markdennehy I've not heard of a "scraper" (though it sounds brutal), what is one (besides something that scrapes!) - I'm only learning woodwork really, so having to learn a lot.

If it's mechanical it might trigger my hand pain from vibrations (chronic pain crafting is annoyingly complicated at times!)

@FibroJedi It's basically a flat piece of metal about the size of an a6 sheet of paper which does the job of surface prep much much faster than sandpaper. You see them called card scrapers and cabinet scrapers depending on where you are in the world. Paul Sellers has a good video on their use:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPy7x1cXGo0

If you're just starting btw, Paul Seller's channel is well worth watching: https://www.youtube.com/@Paul.Sellers
Also Richard Maguire: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEnglishWoodworker