Help choosing a rasp

[bsv]

I'm trying to gear up to make self bows and I need a good rasp,I would like a hand chiseled rasp and was looking at the nicholds 49-50 but all the reviews I read say they are no longer a good choice because the quality has gone down hill, because of where they are now made.I would like a half round on one side flat on the other.has anyone used the Dean Torges rasp? are they still available? Any suggestions would be appreciated..Thank-you Burt

[mwosborn]

I use a nicholson 49 and a shinto most of the time.  No issues with the "new nicholson".

[Bowjunkie]

Don't be afraid of the Nicholson 49 and 50 that are made in Brazil. That's what I use and I like them a lot. No, they're not exactly the same quality as when made in the USA, but they're close enough, and a lot better than any rasp you'll find in a hardware or dept store. I wouldn't want to make bows without them.

The next jump up on the quality scale will get you into the likes of Liogier, Auriou and such which are over $100 each. Great tools I'm sure, but I just can't justify their cost... yet, though I'd like to treat myself to one someday.

[bsv]

Thank-you guys I believe I will get me one or maybe both.. Burt

[Mo_coon-catcher]

I’ve been using the $20 rasp from orcheln and it has been working well for me. Still sharp and can hoss off some wood in a hurry. It’s one of those made in brazil ones. Though it does have a bit of a curve, but it’s only noticeable if you sight down it.

Kyle

[Pat B]

A Shinto is an excellent rasp and a farriers rasp is another great selfbow building tool for earlier on in the process.

[Dazzad]

PatB me too - Shinto Rasp and a big half-round farriers rasp

[Forwardhandle]

I switched from Nicholson to using Grobet they stay sharp a lot longer then the Nicholsons in my exsperience , the shintos work great for ruff work and are pretty echonomical  & you dont need a file card with them !

[scrub-buster]

Make sure to get a good quality farriers rasp.  You will probably use it the most.  A shinto is a very handy rasp also.  It doesn't clog up.  I only use a half round rasp for the handle area.

[Roy from Pa]

Make sure to get a good quality farriers rasp

X's 2....

[PEARL DRUMS]

A Shinto is my ace go-to rasp. I go through 1 or 2 per year and its worth every stinkin' penny. They blow the 49 & 50 right out of the water. Although those two have there places.

[bsv]

Thanks guys,You have helped me decide.I think Shinto, and Farriers rasp..although I would like a 1/2 round mabe a 49..Burt

[Pat B]

Like Clint I use a half round rasp(I have a big one and a #49) mostly around fades or other curved areas. I use a farriers rasp to hog off wood but it can also be turned over to remove deeper tool marks. I like the wide, flat area of a farriers rasp to help keep washboarding to a minimum.

[bsv]

OK.I got a farriers rasp tonight at my local farm store.do we have a sponsor that sells the Shinto rasp?

[BMN]

I have a Torges rasp and really like it. I think you can still find them at 3 Rivers but they are pricey.