Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: paulsemp on December 01, 2012, 04:23:14 pm
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Just got one this morning and it is the BEST rasp/file for reducing wood. I have been eying it for a long time and finely pulled the plug. Just wanted to tell people that don't have one that everyone that talks them up is telling the truth!!
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Amazing shaping rasps for handles and tips. I wont leave home without it. Great for flattening bellys to.
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I put one on my Christmas wish list. I guess I'll have to wait and see if I have been >:D or nice
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I traded for one with Mullet and he sent an extra blade with it. I traded off the Shinto w/handle and use only the extra blade Eddie sent me. I never could control the rasp with the handle configuration that came with it.
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That's why I traded it, Pat. It just felt weird in my hand.
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Was it shaped like this?
(http://www.woodcraft.com/Images/products/400/151297.jpg)
Or this?
(http://www.woodcraft.com/Images/products/400/153778.jpg)
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I traded for one with Mullet and he sent an extra blade with it. I traded off the Shinto w/handle and use only the extra blade Eddie sent me. I never could control the rasp with the handle configuration that came with it.
Thanks for the trade Pat, I really like this rasp! I still prefer the 4n1 and farriers rasp
Tracy
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Clint, it was like the second one. I'd like to get a handle like the first one.
Glad it is working out for you Tracy.
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Pat, i have the first one with the single handle.it is a pleasure to use.i'll show you mine at the classic.i can also pick you one up if you would like brother.
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Seabass, can you get just the handle? I have the rasp/blade part already.
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Totally different Pat. I have the top one, but was introduced to the tool with the bottom style. I found I couldnt use it either, but I could tell it would work.
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:( :'(
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i can pick you one up before the classic Pat if you want one.let me know brother.
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Mines like the first one and i love it. Dont know how i ever got by without it.
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I've had mt shinto saw rasp for, OMG, 33 years and it is still sharp and fast. The other two rasps that get a workout are the #49 and #50 Nicholson pattern rasps. Wonderful tools.
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How does the shinto compare to a farriers rasp or Stanley shurform rasp?
I could never get good results from the Shurform, but love the farriers rasp.
Keith
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Sureforms are bad enough they dont compare to anything in my opinion. I used one about 99 bows agao and never again after. A Shinto will do several small things ferriers cant, but ferriers are my number tool. I use it for a majority of the work after it comes off my band saw.
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I used one for the frist time this passed weekend,Chuck came in with one,I used for a short time and went back to the ferriers rasp,Guess it is all about what you learn on. I use the 49/50 also quite a bit. :) Got 3 or 4 sureforms hanging around the shop,never use them. :)
Pappy
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The Shinto I have is like the second one pictured. That knob is useless, I use the handle in one hand and my palm on the end of the blades to guide it. I notice when people first start using it, it can have a tendency for the edge to dive in to the wood, but after you get used to it, it sure is nice. I use it between my big rasp and scrapers.
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I didn't like the Shinto or the Nicholson 49. I have a couple of real wood eating rasp I use mostly.I did pick up two brand new Farrier's rasp at the Flea market a couple of weeks ago for $4, kinda liking them the more I use them.
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Sureforms are great on Vine maple. I think I have every file mention, no real preference....depends on the wood, and it's qualities.
VMB
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Need to get me some Vine Maple!