Rosette of a Different Sort

[C. in Indy]

Hey Rapscallions!

I'm using a Rasp on some Scallops!

I had used a fretsaw to cut an oval in a thin board -- made from cutoffs OF cutoffs I had.  It was a decent oval but I felt the need to draw attention away from minor shape errors.  So I started using a "saw handle rasp" to make some scallops:

   


The end-intent of this piece will be the top panel of a tissue-box wooden cover:

   


Chris

[theoldfart]

How do you like that rasp? It's next up on my rasp list.

[C. in Indy]

How do you like that rasp? It's next up on my rasp list.

It's certainly a well-made rasp.  I actually don't use it too often; when I repair a saw-tote I usually end up using a coarser hobby rasp that removes material faster (also with a bit bigger radius).   This Gramercy one leaves a fairly fine surface.

- Chris

[theoldfart]

Thank you for the reply.

[hbmcc]

Nice save ... but, your eye must be sharper than mine. I would think a smoothed edge to prevent catching tissue would work out any flaws you see. I like the grain. Is the box all the same species. I don't recognize it.

[C. in Indy]

Nice save ... but, your eye must be sharper than mine. I would think a smoothed edge to prevent catching tissue would work out any flaws you see. I like the grain. Is the box all the same species. I don't recognize it.

As it turns out,  I flipped the lid and kept the smooth side up ...     The scalloped side is hidden underneath now.   I outsmarted myself,  again!!

The rosette piece is red oak.   The sidewalls are hackberry, I think!

Thanks,
Chris

[C. in Indy]

Now a pic...   yep,   "What is going on with this Sorry Forum" 


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[hbmcc]

Nice! You find the prettiest wood and know how to show it off. Thanks.