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Title: Grandpas old tools Repurposed (More added)
Post by: FerretWYO on September 28, 2015, 12:53:00 PM

I have always liked Rasp knives and have one from a young man that rides saddle broncs and makes knives to support that habit.

My Grandpa recently passed away and I ended up with some of his old shoeing rasps hoping to have one of you handy folks grind a blade or two. Having dabbled some I know that there are some here way more capable than I. However I widdled one out this weekend on my own and figured I would post it here and get some much needed feedback from you all.

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Title: Re: Grandpas old tools Repurposed (More added)
Post by: Lin Rhea on September 28, 2015, 03:54:00 PM

It looks like you got it under control Randy. Just keep it cool while you're grinding and get the edge pretty thin for better slicing. Good job.

Title: Re: Grandpas old tools Repurposed (More added)
Post by: tippit on September 28, 2015, 05:26:00 PM

Randy,
I don't think you need anyone else to grind out your blades...looking good!  That should skin just about anything   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Grandpas old tools Repurposed (More added)
Post by: Al Dente on September 28, 2015, 07:15:00 PM

You're keeping his memory alive.  Feel him in your hands every time you pick it up.  A beautiful tribute to your Grandfather.  May God Rest His Soul.

Title: Re: Grandpas old tools Repurposed (More added)
Post by: FerretWYO on September 29, 2015, 11:15:00 AM

Thanks guys. I have a lot to learn. I have read so much here and Lin has been so helpful.

I really enjoy crafting things. I just finished another one last night even.

Thanks for the comments.

Title: Re: Grandpas old tools Repurposed (More added)
Post by: gudspelr on September 30, 2015, 04:17:00 AM

Yup-looks fantastic from where I'm sitting  :) . Bet that knife will skin whatever you manage to kill. Looking forward to seeing the others you turn out.

Jeremy

Title: Re: Grandpas old tools Repurposed (More added)
Post by: Izzy on September 30, 2015, 01:56:00 PM

Looks good bud, throw some critter scales on there and it will be a supreme knife.

Title: Re: Grandpas old tools Repurposed (More added)
Post by: FerretWYO on September 30, 2015, 04:24:00 PM

I think that I am going to leave them plain just as they are Izzy. Simple and clean.

Title: Re: Grandpas old tools Repurposed (More added)
Post by: tippit on September 30, 2015, 10:18:00 PM

Randy,
Bare Bone blades are all I carry in my fanny  pack...easy to clean and no extra bulk.

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Title: Re: Grandpas old tools Repurposed (More added)
Post by: just_a_hunter on October 01, 2015, 10:17:00 PM

I love rasp knives. Yours is no exception. Keep up the he good work.

Todd

Title: Re: Grandpas old tools Repurposed (More added)
Post by: cacciatore on October 05, 2015, 03:52:00 AM

Nice work Randy, Grand PA will be smiling!

Title: Re: Grandpas old tools Repurposed (More added)
Post by: FerretWYO on October 05, 2015, 10:09:00 AM

Just finished this one last night.

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Here are the three I have been able to get so far. I am have another one started with in a different design. Please critique

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Title: Re: Grandpas old tools Repurposed (More added)
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on November 19, 2015, 07:30:00 AM

Randy, Your knives look Great!  way to keep your grandpas memory alive.

I wish I could give you a better critique but it looks like you are doing great with your work.

Title: Re: Grandpas old tools Repurposed (More added)
Post by: mahantango on November 21, 2015, 08:06:00 AM

I'm intrigued. How do you go about shaping those? Seems like an awful lot of very hard steel to cut away. Really like them and would love to try.

Title: Re: Grandpas old tools Repurposed (More added)
Post by: goingoldskool on November 21, 2015, 09:43:00 AM

I recently received a  couple hoof rasps from my cousin. .... planning on doing the same thing!
I will be following this.....

I've seen short knives built that didn't need tempered. .... are you worried about yours being brittle?

God bless,

Rodd