Deal on Patternmakers Rasps

[Dave Anderson NH]

Just a heads up for those of you who want or need Nicholson patternmakers rasps for any of your projects or for general shop use. Jamestown Distributors in Rhode Island has them on sale at a super deal right now. Normally places like Garrett Wade and Woodcraft sell each of these rasps for over $50 each.

#49 patternmakers Rasp $23.55

#50 patternmakers rasp $28.16

Even with shipping this is a fantastic deal and you can order by phone or on line at www.jamestowndistributors.com.

Every hand tool woodworker should have these in his or her arsenal since they leave a much cleaner surface than normal rasps yet still remove wood quickly. Here's the usual disclaimer-- I'm in no way affiliated with them except I bought a rasp from them 2 years ago when they ran the same great deal.

[Alan Turner]

Dave,
That is a great buy, and I have both. But I have found of late that the newly imported French rasps, Auriou, are far better rasps, but at quite a price. They are being carried by JOel in NY (toolsforworkingwood.com), HIghland Hardware, and The Best Things. Each has a slightly different selection. The cut is faster, and smoother, with the Aurior, IMHO, but that said, the Nicholson's are excellent rasps.
Alan

[David Turner]

Thanks Dave. That is a good deal. Just placed my order for set a few minutes ago. David Turner

[Bob Smalser]

Yes, thanks.

I probably have a dozen rasps as I use them almost every day....but couldn't let these pass by as several of mine are well-worn.

[Chris Padilla]

Cool...always wanted a set of the "classic" Nicholson rasps but always found a reason to hold-off on paying $100 for them. I found my credit card jumping at the screen at getting both of them for around $50.

[Roy Wall]

I just ordered mine!!!

Thanks Dave!

[Keith Christopher]

Man you all are bad for my budget ! yeah, I ordered them as well.

[Tom LaRussa]

Man you all are bad for my budget ! yeah, I ordered them as well.

Boy, you guys and your peer-pressure triggered impulse buying!

Thanks to you mine are back ordered by two weeks!

[Lloyd Robins]

All of us lemmings! Thanks for the heads up. With that price it is time to give quality wood files a try.

[Jack Hogoboom]

I'd order them, but I already bought one a year or so ago and now can't remember which one it is. Anyone have any hints as to how I tell the difference?

Jack

[Alan Turner]

Jack,
If I recall correctly, the # is stamped into the file, near the tang. My impression is that the #49 is far more common (and a bit less expensive), although I have both, and tend ot use the #50 a bit more. I put different colored handles on mine to make grabbing one a bit easier.
Alan

[Pam Niedermayer]

...I put different colored handles on mine to make grabbing one a bit easier.
Alan

And how do you remember which color is which number?

Pam

[Tom LaRussa]

And how do you remember which color is which number?

LOL!

That's just the kind of difficulty I would have.

What am I saying? That's just the kind of difficulty I do have -- often.

[Alan Turner]

Pam,
I prefer a wood handle, so the # 50 has a wood handle, and the #49 has a blue plastic handle. The #50 is my preferred rasp, as between the two, and I assoiate that with the wooden handle.
At least I think that is the way I do it, but sometimes CRS does creep in.
Alan

[Scott Behrens]

but how do I go about making a handle for my rasps once I recieve them. I assume there is an accepted standard for attaching a handle.

Thanks
Scott