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sailordad:

--- Quote from: JW_Halverson on January 31, 2010, 04:31:44 pm ---A rough old rasp is definitely a good choice.  I have tried using the Surform tools, but I have yet to get one that will even scratch hardwoods like osage, hickory, or oak.  I can't understand what I am doing wrong, bec ause others have had good luck using them.

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are you putting the blade on the facing the right direction?
mine works wonderfully on hickory,elm,osage,black walnut,ipe,maple etc

r-ice:
i have inquired and am hoping to pick up one of saw fillers scrapers.
and i'll have to take a look at this tillering gizmo and see where that takes me. =]

JW_Halverson:
GRRRRRR, sailordad!

YES, the blade was on in the right direction, the scars on my knuckles can attest to that!  LOL.

jthompson1995:
I found microplane rasps at woodcraft and I've had more luck using them than a surform. They seem to be sharper and make a finer cut so there's less finish scraping and sanding to get a good finish. they have interchangeable blades in flat and rounded profiles. I like the rounded, works fast and shapes well.

sailordad:
JW i see your from S.D.
are you coming over to Mn. next week end for the cryogenic knapp in in Milaca Mn.?

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