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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Gsulfridge on February 03, 2014, 01:55:37 pm

Title: What size Shinto?
Post by: Gsulfridge on February 03, 2014, 01:55:37 pm

Which size Shinto rasp would you guys recommend the 9" or the 11"?  Ive been using a cheap dollar two ninety eight rasp that I dropped and broke.  Time for a quality rasp or two.  I already have the Save Edge on the way and want a Shinto as well.

Title: Re: What size Shinto?
Post by: Thesquirrelslinger on February 03, 2014, 02:33:03 pm

go long.
:)

Title: Re: What size Shinto?
Post by: Pat B on February 03, 2014, 02:36:55 pm

I think the rasp I have is about 9". It works well. Without ever trying a 11" I can't say which is better. All I have is the blade with no handle. I need to get at least a handle for this one or a complete Shinto rasp. Don't get one with the handle in back and front. For me it was awkward to use. I'd get a straight handle Shinto.

Title: Re: What size Shinto?
Post by: Gsulfridge on February 03, 2014, 03:42:41 pm

Thanks guys.  I now have the 11" model with the straight handle on the way.  Osage shavings to follow shortly.

Title: Re: What size Shinto?
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 03, 2014, 03:50:10 pm

Quote from: Gsulfridge on February 03, 2014, 03:42:41 pm

Thanks guys.  I now have the 11" model with the straight handle on the way.  Osage shavings to follow shortly.

Great choice Greg.

Title: Re: What size Shinto?
Post by: osage outlaw on February 03, 2014, 07:39:48 pm

I sure like my 11"  ;D 

Title: Re: What size Shinto?
Post by: Gsulfridge on February 03, 2014, 08:32:00 pm

Mine should be here in a couple of days. Now I gotta roust up some dry wood and get busy laying out my next victims. ::)

Title: Re: What size Shinto?
Post by: Pat B on February 03, 2014, 08:57:24 pm

Where did you order it?  (remember, no direct links.  ;)  )

Title: Re: What size Shinto?
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 03, 2014, 10:29:35 pm

Japan Woodworker is my source Pat. I go through a few per year.

Title: Re: What size Shinto?
Post by: Gsulfridge on February 04, 2014, 06:30:20 am

Wood Craft

Title: Re: What size Shinto?
Post by: Pat B on February 04, 2014, 09:35:50 am

Thanks

Title: Re: What size Shinto?
Post by: Don Case on February 04, 2014, 01:18:17 pm

What is the difference between a farriers rasp and a Shinto?

Title: Re: What size Shinto?
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 04, 2014, 01:28:44 pm

Shintos are hacksaw blades pinned together, check them out online. They level and/or remove wood like no other. 

Title: Re: What size Shinto?
Post by: Don Case on February 04, 2014, 01:49:35 pm

I guess I could have done that in the first place hey  ::) ::) . They look like a neat tool. Do they clog up any worse than a farriers rasp or do the big holes self clean?

Title: Re: What size Shinto?
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 04, 2014, 01:59:24 pm

They don't plug up Don. Unless of course the wood is very green and "sticky".

Title: Re: What size Shinto?
Post by: Thesquirrelslinger on February 04, 2014, 04:12:50 pm

So is it possible to make one?

Title: Re: What size Shinto?
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 04, 2014, 04:19:29 pm

I suppose a guy could? But for 25-30 USD, Ill buy one!