Comments on: New (to the USA) Source for Hand-cut Rasps http://www.popularwoodworking.com/tools/new-to-the-usa-source-for-hand-cut-rasps Woodworking advice, woodworking plans, woodworking projects and woodworking blogs Mon, 20 May 2013 04:17:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Liogierhttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/tools/new-to-the-usa-source-for-hand-cut-rasps/comment-page-1#comment-22080 Liogier Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:22:59 +0000 http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=113469#comment-22080 I have heard some people using IE 6 or IE 7 could face some “compatibility” problems. To fix it you have to click on the “compatibility view” button located just to the right of the URL entry box (the icon is of a torn sheet of paper).

Or, as Robert said, just email me if this does not work (contact at liogier-france.com)

]]> By: FenceFurniturehttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/tools/new-to-the-usa-source-for-hand-cut-rasps/comment-page-1#comment-22078 FenceFurniture Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:36:25 +0000 http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=113469#comment-22078 Mitchell, there’s a direct head to head comparison at
http://www.woodworkforums.com/f152/rasp-road-test-141118/
if you can’t wait for Robert’s review.

So far our Aussie guys have ordered 60 rasps, and of those they chose 55 Sapphires, 3 Titans and 2 Traditionals. We figure that if we are going to get not-so-easy-to-acquire tools then we want them to last as long as possible.

Dealing with Liogier is an excellent experience, and our members are delighted with their rasps. Currently, we have a few guys collaborating with Liogier on developing some new shapes for specific (but reasonably common) uses.

]]> By: Robert W. Langhttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/tools/new-to-the-usa-source-for-hand-cut-rasps/comment-page-1#comment-22045 Robert W. Lang Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:20:52 +0000 http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=113469#comment-22045 Definitely comparable in quality to the Auriou. I got the standard finish in order to make a better comparison.

]]> By: Robert W. Langhttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/tools/new-to-the-usa-source-for-hand-cut-rasps/comment-page-1#comment-22044 Robert W. Lang Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:18:56 +0000 http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=113469#comment-22044 I would check to make sure your browser is up to date. I don’t have any issues with Firefox. It could also be a problem with an “adblocker” software or plugin.

You can also send Liogier a message through the “Contact” tab on their website.

]]> By: MikeDoughtyhttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/tools/new-to-the-usa-source-for-hand-cut-rasps/comment-page-1#comment-22016 MikeDoughty Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:52:08 +0000 http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=113469#comment-22016 Have been trying to place an order but their web site refuses to allow choices and darkens the screen every time I try to make any choice of grain or size. I’m sure I’m missing something here. Any solutions?

]]> By: mitchellmhttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/tools/new-to-the-usa-source-for-hand-cut-rasps/comment-page-1#comment-21969 mitchellm Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:42:46 +0000 http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=113469#comment-21969 How do you find they compare to the Auriou rasps? They look very similar and maybe a little cheaper. I’m not sure if that would hold true after shipping. Also which hardness of finish did you get? I’ll be anxious to see the review in the magazine but not sure I can wait.

]]> By: FenceFurniturehttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/tools/new-to-the-usa-source-for-hand-cut-rasps/comment-page-1#comment-21943 FenceFurniture Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:35:13 +0000 http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=113469#comment-21943 We received our first shipment of Liogier Rasps a couple of days ago. THEY ARE SUPERB!

I did a little test run to compare against the Nicholson that I have, and you can see the results here:
http://www.woodworkforums.com/f152/liogier-rasps-have-arrived-hot-damn-144091

Regards, FenceFurniture
(aka FF, but not FFF)

]]> By: Robert W. Langhttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/tools/new-to-the-usa-source-for-hand-cut-rasps/comment-page-1#comment-21901 Robert W. Lang Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:28:10 +0000 http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=113469#comment-21901 The stitching needs to be regular for the tool to be predictable and controllable. If you click on the last picture, you can see a larger version. There is a slight variation that keeps the tool from digging the deep furrows it would if the teeth in each row lined up precisely with the teeth in the next row.

]]> By: Robert W. Langhttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/tools/new-to-the-usa-source-for-hand-cut-rasps/comment-page-1#comment-21900 Robert W. Lang Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:23:39 +0000 http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=113469#comment-21900 But the venerable #49 & #50 are now made in Brazil, and the quality is not what it used to be.

http://www.toolsforworkingwood.com//Merchant/merchant.mvc?Screen=NEXT&StoreCode=toolstore&nextpage=/extra/blogpage.html&BlogID=181&BG=1

]]> By: Eric Rhttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/tools/new-to-the-usa-source-for-hand-cut-rasps/comment-page-1#comment-21899 Eric R Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:06:57 +0000 http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=113469#comment-21899 I like my Nicholson #49 & #50.
I’ve tried hand stitched rasps and they are nice, but not THAT much nicer.
You can both the Nicholson’s for the price of one hand stitched.
Plus, I’m trying to keep more money in America
Nicholson is owned by Cooper Tools out of Houston, and Nicholson’s headquarters are based out of Raleigh.

Thank you anyway.

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