Woodworking Rasps
Small, quick cutting rasps are highly valued by woodworkers, sculptors and miniature builders for adding fine detail and intricate shaping to their work. Our set of 6-1/4″ long rasps comes in six different styles to handle any shaping project. Set includes a 3-3/4″ wooden handle for added control.
The MicroPlane Rotary Shaper is an excellent tool for shaping anything that you would use a belt sander or a drum sander for. This tool pulls off stock in chips, not dust, keeping the air clear and leaving a nice look on your stock. It also drops chips from the bottom of the tool. When using the follower, it allows for repeatability as the woodworker can trace the same pattern using this bearing follower which fits both the 1″ & 2″ rotary shapers.
From Library Journal
Released in 1992, 1993, and 1994, respectively, this trio provides a remarkably in-depth analysis of the bow from its construction to its correct use. Numerous types of bows and arrows from all over the world are discussed by leading experts in the field. The emphasis here is on the history of these weapons and methods for building them from scratch, just as they were made before the advent of firearms. Though this might not find a huge audience, it is nonetheless an excellent series. Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Many archers and bowhunters will be surprised to learn that a wooden bow, whose ancestry dates back thousands of years, will shoot an arrow as fast and as effectively as the most modern fiberglass-laminated bows. Never before have such detailed instructions been available for the home craftsman, with information on how to make fine bows and arrows from natural materials. The authors thoroughly explai (more…)
The 8″ Snap-In is a hybrid improvement of the R-Squared & the small & medium versions of our hand tools. They allow for delicate work without having to worry about applying too much pressure & breaking the tool. The 8″ Snap-In features the replaceable reversible blade insert design. Changing blades is done without tools by firmly “snapping” the blade out & back in. The addition of a finger rest adds increased pressure control. Designed to cut hardwood, softwood, masonite & manmade panels.
Ideal for coarse grinding, rasping or aggressive material removal of wood, hardened adhesives, masonry and more in small, tight areas.
The square small, medium, and large Microplanes are designed for general shaping and smoothing where larger blades will not fit. They are also excellent for cutting flat bottomed notches and triangular grooves. The handle is included with each. No. 30012:
A bewildering variety of tools, clever marketing copy, and lack of knowledge can lead even the most determined new woodworker to make many unnecessary purchases, causing frustration or retreat. Written for true beginners, Your First Shop offers inspiration and encouragement, guiding readers toward smart tool choices by providing realistic, reliable information. Best-selling author Aimé Ontario Fraser started working with wood in high school, and has taught extensively in workshops and classes since. Your First Shop brings that experience to readers. Woodworkers of every taste can find a shop style that works for them in one of the books four sections: The Essential Shop, The Basic Shop, The Efficient Shop, and The Well-Rounded Shop. Topics include how each tool is used and what it is used for. The book also offers extensive advice on choosing a location for the shop, maximizing available space, and planning for future expansion.
Files are sold without the handle. Handle available separately (Rockler #12575). Contoured to fit hand for straight, lathe and draw filing. This series includes the following Nicholson files: Rockler #12492 – 8” 4-In-Hand Rasp and File is four tools in one. Each side has both a rasp for solid stock removal and a double cut file for smoothing. One side is flat for working flat or convex surfaces, while the other side is half round for working concave surfaces. Rockler #12542 – 8” Round Wood Rasp Bastard Cut: Used for the same purpose as regular wood rasps. Used in places for which their shapes make them particularly effective. Round shape. Bastard cut. Rockler #12349 – 10” Cabinet File: Files are half-round in section. Teeth are slightly finer than those of wood files. Radius is larger and thinner than regular half-round files. Rockler #12369 – 10” Smooth Mill File is used for sharpening mill or circular saws. Also for draw-filing and finishing metals. Rectangular s (more…)
