Handcut Rasp

Hand tools required and/or preferred to achieve a high level of Craftsmanship
Herman
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Handcut Rasp

Post by Herman » Mon Jan 13, 2014 1:49 pm

Recently I bought this rasp from SM.

A long story could be told, but in short: IMO it is great. Cuts smooth without effort.
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Re: Handcut Rasp

Post by Dave Bagwill » Mon Jan 13, 2014 1:55 pm

What brand is that, Herman? How much for all 3? I need some good rasps.
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Herman
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Re: Handcut Rasp

Post by Herman » Mon Jan 13, 2014 2:06 pm

They are from Stewmac. They call them Dragon rasps. Take a peak there.

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Re: Handcut Rasp

Post by ken cierp » Mon Jan 13, 2014 2:07 pm

Oddly similar? 1/10


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Re: Handcut Rasp

Post by Daniel P » Mon Jan 13, 2014 2:45 pm

I have never use one of these Auriou rasps, nor am I likely to - but their process and attention to detail sure is impressive.

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Re: Handcut Rasp

Post by Herman » Mon Jan 13, 2014 3:25 pm

Normally I'm sceptical about quality claims. But my local luthier (building for 35 years) advised me to buy one of these. He has the small and little for at least 10 years and told me they are among his most favorite tools. And still sharp after intensive use. FWIW.

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Re: Handcut Rasp

Post by ken cierp » Mon Jan 13, 2014 5:05 pm

I am not saying that this is not a good tool, it however is not a Nicholson, Grobet or Auriou I am only suggesting it may be over priced.

This is the response I just got from SM asking for brand and origin

Thank you for contacting us. This rasp is sourced in Asia to our specifications. I'm sorry, but we cannot give out our supplier information for the items we sell.

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