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Main Boards => The Bowyer's Bench => Topic started by: Mad Max on December 22, 2020, 07:15:07 PM
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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?
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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 :scared:
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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.
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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 :scared: Your a thrill seeker!
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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.
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All I use are farrier rasps.
Can't remember ever using them on gwass bows:)
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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 :)
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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.
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You guys must go thru a lot of rasps, using ones for wood and soft materials on glass :saywhat:
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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.
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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...
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That vinegar soak does work good. But only on oxidation, won't do anything for a file thats been dulled by hard usage.
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I've done that with some files and it did improve them.
There's an outfit that sharpens files. Roy knows the name.
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Whats da name ROY :bigsmyl:
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https://boggstool.com/
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:thumbsup:
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I go over my files with the rubber erasers that are used to clean up sanding belts and drums .
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I have a file Brush or a wire brush works good too.