basic tools

[stiknstring]

Basics for me....

Farriers Rasp
Chainsaw File
Butcher Knife for scraper

recently acquired some railroad spikes I will use to split staves

[PepeLep]

It seems like the tools people prefer are pretty individual.

I'm still new, but so far I have:
Drawknives
Machete
4-1 file/rasp
Scraper

I also have some chainsaw files, but they're used for other things, too.

The only tool I've used so far is a drawknife. I've used them for a lot of things for a very long time. I'm comfortable with them. I'm not finished with my bow, though. I'm sure I'll use the others.

[cowboy]

I do use power tools now that I've aquired them to hog off the meat initially. But I'll never part with my trusty ole drawknife to chase rings, different rasps to shape, scraper to tiller (scraper is a 7 1/4" circular saw blade) hacksawed into quarters with rolled edge.

[Slaughter]

Ive already got a couple of good draw knives and several rough files I will be getting a couple different rasps......Cowboy Id be interested to learn how you made your scrapers step by step.
I have lots of saw blades laying around.

Tony

[DanaM]

Slaughter scrapers are easy to make, old saw blades, carpenters squares any good thin metal will work.
Try this link.


http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,1237.msg12791.html#msg12791

[Dane]

I dont think you will find a farrier's rasp at Home Depot or Lowes, and it is such a great tool, you should get one. 3 Rivers carries them, that is where I got mine. I imagine a blacksmith equipment dealer would have them, too.

Dane

[Slaughter]

Thanks Dane,

 My wife is a store manager at tractor supply company I've got the farriers rasp covered.........

[cowboy]

Slaughter: That post that DanaM put up is an excellent one. The only reason I hacksawd the blade into peices was to not get it too hot and lose the temper in the steel, everything else is as Roger explains..