Rasp

[Mad Max]

4 in 1 rasp
I've been buying these 4 at a time for many years online at the zon.
They have fine flat and oval on one end, and coarse flat and oval on the other end, I would tape up the coarse end to grip on
The last time I clicked on ORDER AGAIN they were fine coarse on each end
Century Drill & Tool 4060 4-in-1 Half Round Hand File, 8"

I can't seem to find the correct (medium ?)coarseness I want.
What do you guy's use for GLASS bows?

[Flem]

I've never used a combo rasp, so I don't know if this would be similar. But these second cut cro-moly files work good on glass and last a long time.  I don't trust myself with anything more aggressive

[Longcruise]

I attack with a farriers rasp.  Gotta be careful though!

All of my files are catastrophes.   Chisels likewise.  I'm a serial tool abuser.  There's wanted posters on me in all the Ace Hardware stores.

[Flem]

I attack with a farriers rasp.  Gotta be careful though!

All of my files are catastrophes.   Chisels likewise.  I'm a serial tool abuser.  There's wanted posters on me in all the Ace Hardware stores.

Whoa, farriers rasp on glass Your a thrill seeker!

[Bowjunkie]

I've used a farriers rasp on glass bows lots of times... the smooth side. The Nicholson #49 and #50 too. Yeah, you kind of have to be aware of what they're capable of and how to use them to minimize risk, but they work good. Once they get worn enough, I dedicate them to use on glass, and don't use them on wood bows again.

[Roy from Pa]

All I use are farrier rasps.

Can't remember ever using them on gwass bows:)

[Mad Max]

I use the 49 and 50 then the 4 way fine end only after that.
I don't need a 4 in one because I only used the fine end

[Bowjunkie]

I got one of those 4 in 1 rasps back early in my bow making, I pitched that thing after one use. That is not the tool for me.

[Flem]

You guys must go thru a lot of rasps, using ones for wood and soft materials on glass

[Longcruise]

I use the farriers rasp on the riser.  I can rough out a sight window on an ASL in about 2 minutes  (I know,  not really a sight window).  I don't use it on the limbs at all.

Thing about the farriers is that the cuts are so rough you need to be be sure to leave a little meat for a finer rasp or some rough paper.

[kennym]

On another note, my files for nocks seem to dull quickly, I read you could sharpen them with vinegar . I tried it but left them in for a week instead of the few hours (kinda forgot). Man did that work!!  Took them out, rinsed with water , dried and shot em with wd 40 to keep from further rusting.  Seemed to stay sharp longer than new ones too...

[Flem]

That vinegar soak does work good. But only on oxidation, won't do anything for a file thats been dulled by hard usage.

[Longcruise]

I've done that with some files and it did improve them.

There's an outfit that sharpens files.  Roy knows the name.

[Mad Max]

Whats   da name ROY

[Roy from Pa]

https://boggstool.com/

[Mad Max]

 

[Tim Finley]

I go over my files with the rubber erasers that are used to clean up sanding belts and drums .

[Mad Max]

I have a file Brush or a wire brush works good too.