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Offline Bert

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Dean Torges Bowmaking Rasp UBR10
« on: May 21, 2012, 03:52:42 pm »
Heya fella's,

Searched the forum but didn't find any info on this tool.
I was wondering if anybody had expierence with this rasp:

I have my own tools, altough my rasp isn't really up to par.
Would spending 70$ on this one be a good buy ?
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Offline Dazv

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Re: Dean Torges Bowmaking Rasp UBR10
« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2012, 04:08:44 pm »
I'm sure that rasp would work very well but I find a cheap Shinto rasp works great aswell
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Offline Del the cat

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Re: Dean Torges Bowmaking Rasp UBR10
« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2012, 04:13:52 pm »
BAHCO cabinet rasp for me, medium one side and like a file on t'other, brilliant.
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Offline Will H

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Re: Dean Torges Bowmaking Rasp UBR10
« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2012, 05:35:51 pm »
I bet it's good but I prefer a Nicholson #49 and a #50 if you can swing it ;) if you just get one get the 49 :)
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Offline Bert

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Re: Dean Torges Bowmaking Rasp UBR10
« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2012, 05:44:05 pm »
the site says :
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The UBR10 compares favorably to the 10" European rasps selling upwards of $90.00 on the fine side, and cuts as fast and smoother than a #49 Nicholson on the coarse side and without clogging.

and other 'good things' bout it. but then again, they are tying to sell it  ;)
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Offline Bevan R.

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Re: Dean Torges Bowmaking Rasp UBR10
« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2012, 05:47:25 pm »
Shinto & Farriers rasp for me. I can get both for about half that cost.
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Offline stubshaft

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Re: Dean Torges Bowmaking Rasp UBR10
« Reply #6 on: May 21, 2012, 07:11:52 pm »
Love my Nicholson #49.
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Dean Torges Bowmaking Rasp UBR10
« Reply #7 on: May 21, 2012, 07:17:10 pm »
I think it is a nicholson 49 with a forehandle.  $70 isnt a good buy. Buy two Nicholsons or three Shinto's. Try a Shinto and you will never be without one. No chattering on tips, fades or high spots.
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Offline dmc

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Re: Dean Torges Bowmaking Rasp UBR10
« Reply #8 on: May 21, 2012, 09:40:06 pm »
I've got Nickelson #49, and really like it. Bought a farriers rasp as well. That baby can hog off wood!
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Offline Fred Arnold

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Re: Dean Torges Bowmaking Rasp UBR10
« Reply #9 on: May 21, 2012, 10:07:00 pm »
I purchased a new #49 and comparing it to the farriers rasp I own, the farriers rasp wins hands down. I've barely used the 49. I've thought about ordering the UBR10 but was waiting for someone with a lot of experience with one to chime in.
And the 49 sure does seem to clog up fast.
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Offline Bevan R.

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Re: Dean Torges Bowmaking Rasp UBR10
« Reply #10 on: May 21, 2012, 10:16:14 pm »
I would recommend the Shinto to any and all.
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Offline Badger

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Re: Dean Torges Bowmaking Rasp UBR10
« Reply #11 on: May 21, 2012, 11:10:33 pm »
  I have the Torges Rasp, I liked it when it was new but felt it didn't maintain it's sharpness as long as it should have. Of course I have worn out about 20 ferriers rasps now so I am pretty hard on rasps. My go to for several years has been the nicholson 49, seems to hold up very well and do the job. I use it for some tillering and handle shaping but don't hog of wood with it.
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Offline rkeltner

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Re: Dean Torges Bowmaking Rasp UBR10
« Reply #12 on: May 21, 2012, 11:14:33 pm »
drop 20 bucks at your local farm supply for a farrier's rasp! i haven't found a more usefull file yet. (haven't tried the shinto, so i have no opinion on those)
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Offline Fred Arnold

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Re: Dean Torges Bowmaking Rasp UBR10
« Reply #13 on: May 21, 2012, 11:37:07 pm »
Have any of you tried to sharpen your old files and rasps. I did see where it could be done but the cost seemed prohibitive because of shipping costs both directions.
Not sure where I found this and it may well have been here. I tried the vinegar method and did notice an improvement but nothing compares to a new rasp. I had to copy and paste to bring it back up.
http://logancabinetshoppe.com/blog/2010/12/quick-tip-7/
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Dean Torges Bowmaking Rasp UBR10
« Reply #14 on: May 22, 2012, 12:30:31 am »
I love my ferriors rasp for rapid wood removal.  One of these days I'm going to order a shinto to try out.  I don't think I would ever pay $70 for a rasp.

Badger:  I can see why you go through so many rasps.  You make like 2 bows every day  ;D  How is the bow building retirement going   ::) 
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