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Vallorbe® Premium Rasps are top-of-the-line. A good rasp is a must-have for every woodworker and with care will last a long time, but a truly exceptional rasp…well, that’s a bit different. These machine made wonders are as close to hand stitched rasps as can be made, and they sport a...
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General Rasp Information: Cut is expressed as a number. The
smaller the number the more aggressive/faster material is removed and the rougher
the exposed surface. The larger the number the less aggressive/slower material
is removed and the smoother the exposed surface. #5 and #6 are consider ideal
for woodworking as a compromise to offer a quick cutting action but leaving a
smooth surface. Also, the longer/larger a tool is the larger the cutting
surface of the tool and the more pressure that can be brought to bear on the
working surface making larger tools the tool of choice for faster stock
removal.
This 8" rasp is 15.5mm wide (widest point) x 5mm thick (thickest point), with a 205mm-long cutting surface that narrows to a point and is covered in teeth all the way out to the point – a feature that is very expensive to produce but makes for a very versatile tool.
Usines Metallurgiques de Vallorbe
Usines Metallurgiques de Vallorbe or simply Vallorbe® was founded in 1899 and is located in the Jura Mountains of Switzerland. Vallorbe® has over 100 years of technical expertise making files and rasps used in industries ranging from watchmaking to blacksmithing and woodworking. Their tools are considered among the best in the world, and we’re pleased to begin our relationship with Vallorbe® by offering a small range of both their Premium and Fine lines.
