Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: R H Clark on June 17, 2011, 12:15:11 am
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As some of you may know Nicholson has moved production to Brazil.The Brazil #49 and #50 cabinet maker rasps haven't had as good reviews as the older #49 and #50 USA made versions. I just ordered one of each from an on line dealer who told me he had the older versions in stock.
Both seem good quality and my #49 says Nicholson USA but the #50 is only marked with a W inside a rectangle with USA under the W. Is the W marked rasp a Nicholson #50? I've never owned one before.
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Lucky, my latest 49 is Brazillian garbage. It loads up in a flash and lost its aggressiveness two bows in. I cant answer your last question, sorry. Where did you find the good ones? I may have to spend another $50.
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I can't help you, I didn't like my USA one. It loaded up also, I gave it away.
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What brand do you use Eddie? I need something that works for me rather than me working it.
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Check out the Grizzly cabinet maker's rasp. The big one is only $12 or so, and the smaller one is like $8. They are made in China, but hold up well.
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I'll check the brand when I get home from work. It is real aggresive.
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A friend of mine purchased the Torges rasp. Pricey, but I have to say that I am impressed with the tool.
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I paid $50 for my Nicholson, should have spent another $20 or so and got Deans rasp.
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The one I use the most is a large Franklin. It will eat up some osage.
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I have made art least 150 bows with a Nicholson 49 and 50, mostly with the 49. I only work with osage and seldom have clogging problems unless I am working with wet wood. I do keep a brass BBQ brush close at hand to clean out the teeth if necessary. I think they are great rasps and recommend them to newbies. Hate to hear they are now made in Brazil because I have never seen good old American quality come out of any other country.