Dylanwad Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 I'm sorry to ask such a basic question but what is the difference between a rasp and a file? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick500 Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 In general: Files are used on both metal and wood; rasps are just for wood. Files have diagonal lines of "teeth," sometimes criss-crossing lines of teeth. Rasps have "teeth" that are actually more shaped like real teeth...little spikes, kind of. Rasps are designed for rapid wood removal. Better ones (handmade) will have the teeth in a random pattern rather than in lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylanwad Posted February 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Cool, thanks Rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 There are also some misnomers around. For instance, riffler files are actually tiny rasps. VERY handy little tools for those close in little curves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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