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Need a GOOD scraper.
MattE:
I save my worn out jointer blades and use them for scraping.A six inch jointer blade work great for cleaning up a bow and you can never wear it out.You also can dress then quickly on a belt sander I rarely have to burnish them for bow work.Your local cabinet shop will probably give you a set of them.
Minuteman:
All the farrier's rasps I've seen have been big brutish looking things. They aren't for tillerin' just roughin into shape.That bein' said I own two of em. Ones pretty aggressive on both sides one is super rough on one side, smooth cut on the other. I didn't know that Torges had a dislike for farrier's rasps. ???
You can get 'em real cheap at " antique" stores and flea markets with plenty of life left in 'em.
They sure will hog off the wood.
Chris
Justin Snyder:
I didn't know Torges didn't like them either. A true farriers rasp is rough on one side and smoother cut on the other. You use one side to hog the material off a horses foot, and the other side to clean it up for the shoe. Price also depends on were it was made USA, or China. There is a huge difference in the quality of the steel. The USA one will last years longer, but will cost double. If you go to an antique store, make sure its made in USA. It will have a stamp in the steel down on the end by the tail, saying China or USA.
Chris is right, they aren't for tillering. I don't think any rasp is for tillering. You could use the less aggressive side, but you might end up with tool marks, or a bow that is too light. Justin
PepeLep:
--- Quote from: Dustybaer on April 07, 2007, 08:52:27 am ---i love my mystic scraper.
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I just got one of them. It's good to hear you like it. I haven't tried it out yet.
Dustybaer:
i've made 4 bows with it so far and never had to sharpen it. gives you good control because of its shape. i'll never use anything else for tillering.
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