Stainless steel rifflers from Lee Valley

[D.W.]

Jim Bode sometimes lists rasp stitchers. http://www.jimbodetools.com/Rasp-Mak...el-p35112.html, http://www.jimbodetools.com/Rare-Ras...el-p12976.html

W-1 tool steel at full hardness also works if you grind a profile similar to those pictured.

Thanks Rob. It's nice just to see a picture of the business end. I'll make one at some point, I figured it would have to be something similar to that to be able to move steel and not break off (convex).

Jim is proud of that one!!

[rob streeper]

Thanks Rob. It's nice just to see a picture of the business end. I'll make one at some point, I figured it would have to be something similar to that to be able to move steel and not break off (convex).

Jim is proud of that one!!

Simple to make shape with three facets. I think that a four facet form may be better. I discussed this in my rasp making post. My technique needs a lot of improvement but the hardening worked well, the products were acceptable.

[planemaker]

I just ordered a new Logier Handle Makers Rasp. Sapphire coating; 12 stitch. Excellent price. http://www.hand-stitched-rasp-riffle...aker-rasp.html

The previous Handle Makers Rasp was purchased from Gramercy 2 years ago. https://www.toolsforworkingwood.com/...em/GT-SHRASP.X The stitching has worn down. Aussie Hardwoods can be harsh on standard Rasps.

The Sapphire coating will make a big difference.

Stewie;

[rob streeper]

I just ordered a new Logier Handle Makers Rasp. Sapphire coating; 12 stitch. Excellent price. http://www.hand-stitched-rasp-riffle...aker-rasp.html

The previous Handle Makers Rasp was purchased from Gramercy 2 years ago. https://www.toolsforworkingwood.com/...em/GT-SHRASP.X The stitching has worn down. Aussie Hardwoods can be harsh on standard Rasps.

The Sapphire coating will make a big difference.

Stewie;

You'll want the #15 too.

[D.W.]

Simple to make shape with three facets. I think that a four facet form may be better. I discussed this in my rasp making post. My technique needs a lot of improvement but the hardening worked well, the products were acceptable.

What kind of blanks are you using to stitch teeth into, 1095, W1 or O1?

[rob streeper]

What kind of blanks are you using to stitch teeth into, 1095, W1 or O1?

I've used W-1 and O-1. W-1 and W-2 are mentioned on the 'net as alloys used to make files and both are listed as 'shallow hardening'. I've learned that 'shallow' means a hardening depth of about 8 mm for these alloys so not a problem for files and punches.

This is the original post on rasp my rasp making.

https://www.woodworkforums.com/f278/rasp-handle-shaping-189731

[D.W.]

Making rifflers is pretty far down the list of things that I shouldn't spend time doing but will probably try, anyway. Can't hurt anything to try to stitch a piece of scrap stock.

Thanks for the bits and pieces of info.