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   _mj_ | Sep 09, 2024 03:39pm | #1

   The wood ones are much lighter and will burn. (sorry)

   Rasps are for wood and have individual teeth stitched (raised) out of the tool body, either in regular patterns or a random pattern. Files are for metal and have linear teeth that are cut into the tool body either straight across or at an angle.. sometimes in a crossing pattern (double-cut) of multiple angles.

   Files can also be used on wood. Using a rasp on metal will destroy it.

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   Cayman | Sep 09, 2024 04:08pm | #2

   Didn't see that coming, good one.

   Makes sense. Some are very old, some have beautiful handles. I've never used rasps in my woodworking but I'll start now.

   Thanks.

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   john_c2 | Sep 09, 2024 07:06pm | #3

   I'm guessing that you might mean files, not rasps? Or maybe both? There's a big difference. Post some pictures if you can.

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   _mj_ | Sep 09, 2024 09:04pm | #4

   Haa, bad job by me, 5 min later I thought "they will float". Good luck with the new tools.

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   jlorenzo19 | Sep 12, 2024 06:09pm | #5

   Pictures?