Crescent Nicholson "8" 4-in-1 Hand Rasp and File - 18924NNN

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For me the question of whether to spend 100 € on one rasp or not was actually not hard to answer, after having spent some frustrating hours with a cheap machine made rasp from the tool supermarket. The results were sub-optimal to say the least. No fun at all. Once Files/Rasps become part of a workman’s life they become indispensable. I probably own 50+ of these lovely tools. Even as they become worn they remain useful ( I call them “soft” cutters ). If I replace a “tired” File/Rasp I’ll convert it to a sharp edged cutting edge ( something like a chisel ) which, of course, will have the end cutting shape of the file itself. Old Files never die, they live on as specialized shape & purposed tools. ( Working with Steel will wear out files ) High-quality rasps, often called pattern makers because of their smooth finish, have staggered high-density teeth that leave the surface soft to touch and clean to look at. However, they can be a bit expensive so get these if you are looking for specific activities. How Much Does a Rasp Cost?

I’ll share a ‘tip’ I learned as an apprentice: hold the tip of the File/Rasp with a hand-holdable piece of wood ( soft Wood ) that has a hole drilled in it for the tip of the file. Tip No.2 is to carve the shape of the File/Rasp into the end of the file handle so that it can be visually seen as it hangs on it’s tool bench holder. Be warned: Once you have tried out a hand-stitched rasp from Liogier, you might get hooked faster than you think. Rasps and files each have various shapes and tooth styles to deal with all the curves, shapes and angles encountered in woodworking. When manufacturers describe files and rasps, they usually refer to the tool’s size, shape and tooth profile or “cut.” The latter may describe more than one element of a file’s or rasp’s design.Hmm, we don’t see much of this sort of thing here in the ‘States’, I think or at least I don’t. 19th.Century French furniture was sculptured, wasn’t it? Beautiful ! Flat rasps level out uneven surfaces, like a hand plane. Flat files smooth out level surfaces. On each, one side generally has teeth (cut) while the other doesn’t (uncut). An uncut side can touch the work surface without removing any wood, helpful when working in a corner. Round rasps and files If you want to go a little more versatile, always go for a rasp that is multi-sided. Rasps with 2 or 4 faces are often available. In addition, sets of rasps are also available that come with one of each.

A modeler’s rasp is used to make extremely precise cuts and intricate pattern work often found on ornate woodwork and furniture. It is sharp at the end with a flat base surface and a long handle to provide dexterity and accuracy. Modeler rasps are best employed when creating projects that require delicate work like architectural prototypes or sculptures. Horse rasp There are specific features to look out for when buying a rasp because they determine the quality and usage of the rasp. Some of these are: Type of teeth: Round rasps and files feature a circular profile. They’re ideal for working inside corners and creating or smoothing holes. They’re often tapered to fit various hole/curve sizes. Thin round rasps and files may be called needles or rat tails. Half-round rasps and filesBetween size, shape and tooth profile, there are enough file and rasp variations to fill an entire workshop. If you’re starting out, we suggest getting a few basic sizes and shapes, then filling in with specialty files or rasps as needed. General purpose rasps are uniform in teeth density and depth, and can often leave the filed surface ragged and uneven, requiring a significant amount of clean up. So do not choose them for surfaces you want to put on display.