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Title: Nicholson #49 rasp
Post by: Don Armstrong on August 01, 2009, 08:23:00 PM

Does this rasp cut on both sides, flat on one side and round on the other side. Thanks, Don

Title: Re: Nicholson #49 rasp
Post by: Dano on August 01, 2009, 08:30:00 PM

Yep.

Title: Re: Nicholson #49 rasp
Post by: bigcountry on August 02, 2009, 12:32:00 AM

I can't imagine going without my 49.

Title: Re: Nicholson #49 rasp
Post by: 2treks on August 02, 2009, 08:56:00 AM

You can make alot of bows with a 49 & 50.

Title: Re: Nicholson #49 rasp
Post by: Don Armstrong on August 02, 2009, 09:45:00 PM

Thanks guys, I am going to get a 49 as soon as I can find the funds. Is there a great advantage to having the 49 and the 50 or would the 49 get you by. Thanks, Don

Title: Re: Nicholson #49 rasp
Post by: Roy Steele on August 02, 2009, 09:45:00 PM

Yes

Title: Re: Nicholson #49 rasp
Post by: Dano on August 02, 2009, 10:18:00 PM

The 49 will get you by.

Title: Re: Nicholson #49 rasp
Post by: Pat B on August 02, 2009, 11:23:00 PM

I had a 49 and loved it but someone loved it more! I never used a 50 but it seemed quite close to the 49.

Title: Re: Nicholson #49 rasp
Post by: DCM on August 03, 2009, 08:45:00 AM

I could use only the 50 and substitute a ferrier's rasp for the 49, but I got both.

Title: Re: Nicholson #49 rasp
Post by: Bear on August 03, 2009, 03:44:00 PM

Those two and a good farriers rasp are a real joy to own and use together.

Title: Re: Nicholson #49 rasp
Post by: BMN on August 03, 2009, 03:58:00 PM

I recently purchased a Dean Torges rasp. I can't imagine anything being much better.

Title: Re: Nicholson #49 rasp
Post by: Dano on August 03, 2009, 04:28:00 PM

UBR 10, now your talkin rasp. Too bad he's not selling them anymore.

Title: Re: Nicholson #49 rasp
Post by: BMN on August 03, 2009, 05:26:00 PM

Quote

Originally posted by Dano:
UBR 10, now your talkin rasp. Too bad he's not selling them anymore.

:(  

Why not? It's one fine tool.

Title: Re: Nicholson #49 rasp
Post by: Dano on August 03, 2009, 05:36:00 PM

I couldn't tell ya, but it's not on Dean's site anymore. Heck most people complain about the price of the Nicholson's, the UBR was a few dollars more but IMO well worth it.

Title: Re: Nicholson #49 rasp
Post by: Don Armstrong on August 03, 2009, 08:55:00 PM

3 river's has them listed. Would these be left overs? Don

Title: Re: Nicholson #49 rasp
Post by: onemississipp on August 03, 2009, 09:25:00 PM

They are still on Deans site....

 http://www.bowyersedge.com/stock.html

Title: Re: Nicholson #49 rasp
Post by: Dano on August 03, 2009, 09:28:00 PM

Well thanks Dustin, like my wife says, I didn't look past my nose.

Title: Re: Nicholson #49 rasp
Post by: onemississipp on August 03, 2009, 09:40:00 PM

He appears to have had a site make over, haven't been there in awhile.

I always enjoy reading his articles.."Writings" tons for good and entertaining information there.

Took me awhile to find it also Dano..

Title: Re: Nicholson #49 rasp
Post by: Bjorn on August 05, 2009, 02:04:00 PM

I got the 49 and 50 they worked very well. But then I got the Torges rasp and now the Nicholsons just keep papers from blowing away.

Title: Re: Nicholson #49 rasp
Post by: Kevin Breaux on August 10, 2009, 09:51:00 PM

Anyone care to elaboriate on the pros / cons of Deans rasp in comparison to the #49 & 50, thanks.

Title: Re: Nicholson #49 rasp
Post by: Dano on August 10, 2009, 10:25:00 PM

My 2 cents, it cuts much better, and does not clog near as bad as the Nicholson, with dry wood it does not clog at all. It's nice having the course and fine sides, and you get over the fact that it doesn't have a half round side. Also having the tip handle really helps keep the fingers from getting raw. Sorry don't have any cons.

Title: Re: Nicholson #49 rasp
Post by: Kevin Breaux on August 11, 2009, 02:09:00 PM

Thanks Dano, another thing to start saving for... :)

Title: Re: Nicholson #49 rasp
Post by: Don Armstrong on August 11, 2009, 08:27:00 PM

I think the Torges rasp will be the one. Thanks for all the info. Don