[…] use an eraser to remove the fibres. Keep your woodworking files separate from your metalworking ones as they can become clogged with mixed fibres. Tip: When storing rasps and files, do not store them with other metal objects as this can dull down the teeth with unnecessary friction. Further Reading To read more on […]
[…] are used in a similar way to each other for different tasks which can lead to confusion. Whereas the file is used on both wood and metal, rasps are used mainly on wood and stone but never on metal. The file is used to shape, refine and to smooth out surfaces, the rasp is […]
[…] working face and are used for shaping wood. Stitching can be made by machine or by hand, however it is more common to see them machine manufactured. Rasps are one of the few tools that cannot be altered by the user and the cutting parts cannot be replaced, this means that their lifespan is […]
[…] come in many different variations including: Paul finds that 3 main sizes cover most saws: When choosing a saw file, it depends on the type… Setting Up Rasps and Files25 April 2018 A rasp and file cannot generally be sharpened and do not need setting up, however you can prolong their life by taking […]
[…] many different variations including: Paul finds that 3 main sizes cover most saws: When choosing a saw file, it depends on the type… Read More Setting Up Rasps and Files A rasp and file cannot generally be sharpened and do not need setting up, however you can prolong their life by taking good care […]
[…] for more aggressive stock removal should have 60-80 grit, a medium level is 150-grit and a fine level 250-grit. Paul talks more about his choice in buying rasps in this blog post here *Prices checked October 2022 Relevant Guides Setting Up Rasps and Files A rasp and file cannot generally be sharpened and do […]
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[…] many different variations including: Paul finds that 3 main sizes cover most saws: When choosing a saw file, it depends on the type… Read More Setting Up Rasps and Files A rasp and file cannot generally be sharpened and do not need setting up, however you can prolong their life by taking good care […]
[…] much teaching on various techniques passed down through the years but mostly lost to the upcoming generations. From saw stop-cuts to planing and shaping with spokeshaves, planes, rasps, and files, we include many strategies for you to learn from. From these final fitting and shaping stages, we walk you through the glue-up phase so […]