Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: tom sawyer on July 21, 2008, 01:06:50 pm

Title: Shinto Rasp
Post by: tom sawyer on July 21, 2008, 01:06:50 pm

Anyone use one of these?  I bought one this weekend, haven't pulled it out of the package yet.  Has coarse teeth on one side, finer on the other.  Doesn't seem like it should clog.  Couldn't resist getting a new tool, it was the only tool I bought at MOJAM.  Almost snagged another drawknife but held back knowing the expenditures looming at the auction.

Title: Re: Shinto Rasp
Post by: adb on July 21, 2008, 01:08:33 pm

Never tried one, but I've heard from others that they're good.

Title: Re: Shinto Rasp
Post by: YewArcher on July 21, 2008, 01:13:17 pm

I hae one in the shop. Some the guys like it others still use the rasps. The thing that I like about it is as you mention.....it does not clog. Takes a bit of getting used to if you are used to a rasp becuse the way you hold it is hogher of the plane then a rasp but after you get used to it it can be a very efffective.

SJM

Title: Re: Shinto Rasp
Post by: tom sawyer on July 21, 2008, 01:52:59 pm

I didn't spring for the one with the two handles, come to think of it I might have to wear a glove to use it with two hands.

Title: Re: Shinto Rasp
Post by: ricktrojanowski on July 21, 2008, 09:10:05 pm

I love the shinto.  I like to use it to reduce to bow dimensions after bandsawing.  I feel it's a bit too agressive for tillering work.