Shinto Planer Saw Rasp - 10"

I have an old style shinto rasp with the in-line handle and I love it, so when I saw this new style I decided to pick one up and I do not regret it one bit. If you use a traditional rasp for woodworking you will absolutely love this although it does NOT do inside curves - it will not replace a half-round or rat-tail rasp or file. It can remove a lot of material and the finer side leaves a decent finish so you can go straight to 240 grit sandpaper (depending on the wood). Every woodworker should have one of these in the shop.

I have put about 50 hours or so into using this tool. I used this tool to shape multiple baltic birch / fiberglass longboard skateboard decks as well as some larger solid wood items - it takes off a ton of material in a short period of time, even on the fine side. I find that softwood doesn't do too well with the coarse side - the teeth tear the wood pretty badly and the workpiece can become fiberous. Likewise, plywood doesn't like the coarse side very much either. I imagine this is more for hardwood specifically. This isn't a big deal because the fine side works so quickly on softwood and plywood that you don't even need the coarse side. Only posting this paragraph to help people use this amazing tool properly. I haven't detected any dulling yet, but I'd expect the lifespan to be similar to using a hacksaw blade on wood (a long time)! I imagine at its dullest it would still be faster than a regular rasp. Just to be clear - this is more of a shaping tool than a finishing tool. If you want to work on a surfboard or longboard project, or any sort of project involving a bunch of shaping of larger items, this is for you.

What a great tool! I wish I had bought this along time ago. It’s very well made and very easy to control. The course side will remove wood at a very fast rate and the fine side can be used to get a pretty smooth finish if you take light strokes. The pointed tip makes it easy to shape wood as you wish.

Part of me wishes I saw reviews before I bought because I saw the 2nd handle in the photos and assumed I'd get it along with the main product. Nope. Other than that seems a good quality. Would have rated lower but actually works fast and better than my older ones

I did not get a handle, the picture does not match the product. This same rasp is 20$ cheaper without the handle!

Had to return a used one I bought here, though these are a must for wood carving, modelling, & many other shaping tasks. A super product that works well on a variety of materials. Dual sided with a rough & fine cut action that being made of what looks like band saw pieces joined together, it not only cuts efficiently, it also takes a lot longer to clog up the teeth unlike other rasp designs.

I use this tool to shape the neck on cigar box guitars and canjos that I make. Don't know how I ever got along without it before I bought it. It is very controllable and removes wood FAST. If you are doing any shaping on your wood projects you must own this tool. Did I mention that it removes wood quickly? Very controllable to make whatever shape you're trying to achieve . Saves time and makes my project so much more enjoyable. I also own the 9-inch version and recommend both to anyone working or shaping wood.

Great rasp, have used them often in the past, but this one DOES NOT COME WITH A FRONT HANDLE. The pictures are misleading. So 5 for the tool and 1 for the false advertising.

Rape à bois efficace, facile d’utilisation. La poignée est un plus qui permet d’être plus précis dans les mouvements et diminue la fatigue. On peut l’utiliser dans les 2 sens, gros grain et petit grain. Je recommande pour tout bricoleur qui travaille le bois (ameublement, sculpture, charpente,…)

Great design and ergonomics. The open weave of the blades mean they don't clog up. Even if there is some eventual build up, a quick hit with a steel wire brush displaces the debris. Good for wood, plastics and soft metals.

This is a great tool very well made and a plesure to use .

Best rasp out there. Takes off wood quickly.

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