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Patternmakers' Cabinet Rasps - #49 Cabinet Rasp
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SKU: 191188460
Overview
Built for wood filing where a smoother finish is the goal, this cabinet rasp is suited to the final stages of shaping on stocks, patterns, and similar work. Its half-round form is slightly wider than usual, with cut edges and a taper from tang to front for controlled material removal. The tooth design is described as helping reduce filling problems and limiting gouging or snagging across the grain, making it a practical choice when the work is close to finished. The #49 version is the second-cut option, offering a coarser cut than the smooth #50.
Why Hunters Choose the Apex Tool Group
Wood Filing
A smooth finish is desired
Available Two
Cuts: second cut and smooth
Half-round Shape
A slightly wider profile and
Cut Edges
Taper slightly from tang to
Unusual Tooth
Design helps reduce filling problems
Key Features
- Nicholson Patternmakers' Cabinet Rasp for wood filing where a smooth finish is desired.
- Half-round shape with a slightly wider profile and wider radius than usual.
- Edges are cut with teeth, and the rasp tapers slightly from tang to front.
- Unusual tooth design helps reduce filling problems and snagging on cross-grain.
- Designed for almost final shaping and finishing in woodwork.
- 12-5/8 inches overall length with a 10-inch cutting surface; #49 is second cut.
Best Used For
- Stockmakers shaping rifle or shotgun stocks where a smooth finish is desired
- Gunsmiths refining wood surfaces during almost final shaping and finishing work
- Woodworkers needing a half-round rasp for controlled filing on wider curved surfaces
- Users wanting a second-cut rasp for intermediate shaping before smooth finishing
- Projects requiring reduced snagging on cross-grain wood during detailed hand filing
Specifications
| Cut | Second cut |
|---|---|
| Cut Options | #49 second cut, #50 smooth cut |
| Cutting Surface Length | 10 in |
| Overall Length | 12-5/8 in (19.0 cm) |
| Shape | Half-round |
| Tapered Width | 7/16 in (11.1 mm) |
| Width | 7/8 in (22.2 mm) |
Pros
- Designed for wood filing where a smooth finish is desired
- Available in two cuts: second cut and smooth cut
- Half-round shape with a slightly wider profile and wider radius
- Cut edges taper slightly from tang to front for controlled shaping
- Unusual tooth design helps reduce filling problems and snagging
- Useful for almost final shaping and finishing work
Considerations & Trade-offs
- This is a specialized wood rasp rather than a general-purpose cutting tool, so it is best suited to stockmaking and fine shaping work where a smoother finish is desired.
- The #49 version is a second-cut rasp, so it removes material more aggressively than the smooth-cut #50 and may leave a more pronounced surface that still needs refinement.
- Its half-round profile and slightly wider-than-usual shape make it useful for many shaping tasks, but the form is still optimized for wood filing rather than broad flat-surface work.
- The teeth are cut on the edges as well, which adds versatility but also means extra care is needed to avoid unintended marks on adjacent surfaces.
Suggested Comparisons
- Wood rasps for stock shaping
- Cabinet rasps
- Half-round rasps
- Smooth-cut finishing rasps
Suggested Accessories
- Wood rasp
- Honing stone
- Sandpaper
- Stock finishing supplies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the #49 Cabinet Rasp intended for?
It is described as a cabinet rasp made especially for wood filing where a smooth finish is desired, and it is presented as useful for almost final shaping and finishing.
What cut is the #49 model?
The #49 is the second cut version. The product data also notes that the #50 is the smooth cut version.
What shape is the rasp?
It is a half-round rasp, slightly wider than usual, with a wider radius. The edges are cut and it tapers slightly from tang to front.
Does the product data say anything about how it performs on wood?
The description says the unusual tooth design eliminates most filling problems and does not gouge into wood or snag cross-grain. Those are the stated claims in the source data.
What size information is provided?
The source lists a 12-5/8 inch overall length, a 7/8 inch width that tapers to 7/16 inch, and a 10 inch cutting surface.