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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:
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How do you like that rasp? It's next up on my rasp list.
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(06-18-2018, 07:15 PM)theoldfart Wrote: 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.
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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.
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(06-22-2018, 10:40 AM)hbmcc Wrote: 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,
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Now a pic... yep, "What is going on with this Sorry Forum"
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Nice! You find the prettiest wood and know how to show it off. Thanks.
