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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: jamesh76 on April 09, 2020, 10:50:33 pm

Title: When I tell my buddy I need a big wood file
Post by: jamesh76 on April 09, 2020, 10:50:33 pm

Simonds farrier made in usa!

Title: Re: When I tell my buddy I need a big wood file
Post by: bassman on April 10, 2020, 12:03:47 am

A tool like that will make short order of a bow stave. Nice

Title: Re: When I tell my buddy I need a big wood file
Post by: Hawkdancer on April 10, 2020, 12:14:26 am

It makes a heap of shavings - add some wax for fire starters?  If you know a farrier, getting a rasp or two shouldn't be a problem.  They usually retire their rasps as soon as they feel "not as sharp as new"   Keeps the horses happier, and makes the job go faster!  The rasps are still plenty sharp, though!
Hawkdancer

Title: Re: When I tell my buddy I need a big wood file
Post by: BowEd on April 10, 2020, 05:36:11 am

+1....That's what I do.I have a neighbor who is a farrier.

Title: Re: When I tell my buddy I need a big wood file
Post by: Parnell on April 10, 2020, 06:06:12 am

Have a look at a Shinto rasp, if you haven't.  I really like mine.

Title: Re: When I tell my buddy I need a big wood file
Post by: rps3 on April 10, 2020, 08:22:40 am

I have several farrier rasps and I use them all as they do make quick work at hogging off wood. First thing I noticed about the picture is the rasps laying on top of each other...gives me the same feeling as a bow strung backwards.

Title: Re: When I tell my buddy I need a big wood file
Post by: Jim Davis on April 10, 2020, 09:33:59 pm

Quote from: rps3 on April 10, 2020, 08:22:40 am

... First thing I noticed about the picture is the rasps laying on top of each other...gives me the same feeling as a bow strung backwards.

Big +1