Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Don Case on May 10, 2014, 01:13:16 pm
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I noticed in the Classic photos that no one is using any kind of protection on the non/handle(?) end of their rasps. I have to tie a rag around the end or my rasp cuts the heel of my hand into ribbon(I heal OK but the blood get everywhere).What am I doing wrong?
Don
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huh, maybe you're putting it in a death grip with out thinking about it. I don't have anything on the handle of my farrier's rasp. It's not comfortable but I don't hurt myself with it. try adjusting your grip, or add a wooden handle to it. I keep telling myself to do that, I just don't get around to it. Lately I've been using my new microplane for a lot of the work that my farrier's rasp did. That thing is amazing.
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If you have enough scars you don't need a rag :o. Really though, I use a scrap of leather. My rasp is razor sharp and cuts me when I look at it! Can't say you're doing anything wrong protecting yourself.
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In my case it's a case of well worn rasps and thick calluses. I have to really slip up to get a scratch. If I ever buy a new rasp I might be in trouble! Josh
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Ah, hadn't considered the age factor. My rasp is an old hand-me-down that Keenan gave me. I bet I'd have the same problem if it wasn't worn from use.
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Take an old whetstone to the handle or some sandpaper to take sharp edge off the handle .
One can take some of that rubber dip they use on tool handles to cover it also .
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A farriers rasp,doesnt have tangs at the end of it.There is a section that is flat and that end is rounded slightly.This is where the hand is positioned and it is used as a guide and to keep even pressure.
The tang end hand,delivers the stroke power and the other hand regulates the pressure and cut depth.It takes a little practice.Practice it on a regular piece of wood.
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mine used to cut my hand to but if you can i would wrap it in tape to give it a nice shape and put a cold shrink over it or a heat shrink but i used a cold shrink, its thicker
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Mine has a handle bought separately. Both purchased at a ranch supply store.
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I put a good handle on mine and usually only use one hand to hold it.
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Maybe you are using it backwards? >:D
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Here's a picture. It's the end I have covered with tape that I have the problem with. The tape works fine, I just noticed that nobody at the Classic was using any protection so I thought maybe I was using it wrong. I do have some heavy duty shrink tube, I like that idea. Tape is kind of Mickey Mouse or Red Green(north of 49)
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Doesn't make sense to take those teeth out of commission by putting tape over them.. I usually only use one hand on the rasp since I rarely clamp a stave but you just need to place your palm on the very end to apply a bit of pressure. You must be moving that hand around too much.
Try cupping the end where there are no teeth and just use the heel of your thumb on the last inch or so of the rasp.
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I go Michael Jackson and wear 1 glove on the off hand (hvy leather)
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You must be moving that hand around too much.
Try cupping the end where there are no teeth and just use the heel of your thumb on the last inch or so of the rasp.
Pat has it.
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Yep palm of hand on very end. I think it has more to do with technique rather than strength or trying to push down too hard.
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Check out the handle that I made for my files, it is a piece of square tube with a nut welded on. The hande has a threaded bolt in it so I can adjust it to the thickness of the file. I use this handle on differente files.
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,41718.msg558149.html#msg558149
Greeting, Stefan
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IMO You should modify you tools to suit yourself. If you want a big fat wooden grip either end, go for it. I didn't have my own tools there so I was using a good variety, Cody had a funny metal handle on his, it was a bit undersized but obviously worked for him, many had no handle at all and I would n't want to use 'em all day long.
I have a handle on one end of my rasps and files.
My rasp isn't as big as a farriers rasp (I tend to use a spokeshave more than you guys) and I use the palm/heel of my hand on the far end.
I can see that a tape or leather wrap on there would help if you are using it on that nasty hard yeller stuff you get over there ;).
Do your own thing, tools are personal...
Del
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I just wear gloves, need to protect my girly computer nerd hands. ;) :P ;D
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I just wear gloves, need to protect my girly computer nerd hands. ;) :P ;D
Yup, I wear one glove on the left hand, hence right handed.