Farriers rasp use

[Pago]

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.

[Stefan]

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

[Del the cat]

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

[PAHunter]

I just wear gloves, need to protect my girly computer nerd hands.        

[bow101]

I just wear gloves, need to protect my girly computer nerd hands.        

Yup, I wear one glove on the left hand, hence right handed.