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#49 Second Cut, narrow pattern (rasp) half round and tapered. This is a high quality, woodworker, cabinetmaker's wood rasp. It has a narrow pattern and cut edges. Leaves a relatively smooth finish but is rougher than the #50. #50 Smooth, narrow pattern (rasp) half round and tapered. This is a high quality, woodworker, cabinetmaker's wood rasp. It has a narrow pattern and cut edges. Leaves a relatively smooth finish. Often used after #49. Both rasps are made by Nicholson. Designed for use with Size 1 Nicholson wooden handles.
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.7 stars
(based on 19 reviews)
94% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Effective(19), Lightweight(9), Well built / quality(11)
Best Uses:
Large projects(11), Small projects(12)
Describe Yourself:
Avid do-it-yourselfer(11), Professional(6)
Primary use:
Business(7), Personal(12)
 
Effective and efficient
By Stephen DavisVerified Reviewer from Virginia on 4/4/2011
Pros:
Strong, Works Effectively
Best Uses:
Large Projects, Small Projects
Describe Yourself:
Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Jamestown Distributors Cabinet Rasps:

Rasps make fast easy work of shaping & smoothing wood surfaces.

 
Decoy carvers best friend
By dakotamanVerified Reviewer from NC on 4/3/2011
Pros:
Lightweight, Strong, Sturdy case, Works Effectively
Best Uses:
Roughing
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Jamestown Distributors Cabinet Rasps:

The first time you put this rasp on a block of wood you will realize the differnece from all others made. Clean, sharp, quick.

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Indispensable tool
By Bronze Bow ArcheryVerified Reviewer from Lansing, MI on 2/4/2011
Pros:
Easy to control, Stays sharp long time, Strong, Works Effectively
Best Uses:
Bow making
Describe Yourself:
Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Jamestown Distributors Cabinet Rasps:

I make self bows and this tool is indispensable. Used in conjunction with the "card" cabinet scraper, it removes wood as fast or as slow as you need without leaving a washboard effect on the limbs of the bow. The "Nicholson" rasps you get at the big box stores can't compare!

 
Great Deal
By WoodcarverVerified Reviewer from Hockessin, DE on 1/3/2011
Pros:
Lightweight, Works Effectively
Best Uses:
Large Projects, Small Projects
Describe Yourself:
Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Jamestown Distributors Cabinet Rasps:

I bought these after reading about others success in carving down "found" wood for use in interpretive sculpture. They really do remove wood fast and are effective for what I want.
My only fear is that they do seem kind of thin and I worry with the hardness of the metal that they might break if dropped on a hard floor. My other machine made files are thicker and more robust, but do not remove wood as effectively.

 
Best prices for great item
By cpa4t9rVerified Reviewer from Kernersville, NC on 12/30/2010
Pros:
Works Effectively
Best Uses:
Small Projects
Describe Yourself:
Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Jamestown Distributors Cabinet Rasps:

Great price - missed the sale though :([...] Cheapest around

 
Great rasps and very good price!
By ROBIBELL69 from RIMINI, IT on 9/14/2010
Pros:
Lightweight, Strong, Sturdy case, Works Effectively
Best Uses:
Large Projects
Describe Yourself:
Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Primary use:
Personal

Comments about Jamestown Distributors Cabinet Rasps:

I bought the #49 in Italy and when I found it on this site I bought immediately both #49 and #50 for me and for a friend of mine! We are working on an old sailing boat and we find these rasps very excellent … also for their prices!

 
Nothing beats these rasps
By DougieVerified Reviewer from Sausalito CA on 7/21/2010
Pros:
Lightweight, Strong, Works Effectively
Best Uses:
Large Projects
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Jamestown Distributors Cabinet Rasps:

I have 40 years experience as a furniture maker specializing in chairmaking, nothing comes close to these tools (unless you want to spend many times more than these cost for hand cut french rasps)

 
Declining Quality?
By GlennVerified Reviewer from Southern California on 6/16/2010
Pros:
Works Effectively
Describe Yourself:
Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Jamestown Distributors Cabinet Rasps:

I use these for roughing in sculpted table legs or chair arms. The first file I received had a definite ridge down one side that made it unusable. When the replacement arrived it had a more subtle occurrence of the same problem. I was able to fettle it into a usable condition but have not had this problem with others. If this is an indication of a slip in QA for Nicholson, it will be a lot easier to add another $10 or $15 and move up to an Auriou or a Dragon.

 
I would purchase this again.
By Ranger from Oklahoma on 4/1/2010
Pros:
Strong, Works Effectively
Best Uses:
Small Projects
Describe Yourself:
Casual Do-It-Yourselfer
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Jamestown Distributors Cabinet Rasps:

I use these for making self bows. Works great!

 
Excellent tool, GREAT value!!!
By TreeVerified Reviewer from Orange Park, FL on 4/1/2010
Pros:
Lightweight, Strong, Works Effectively
Best Uses:
Gifts, Large Projects, Small Projects
Describe Yourself:
Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Jamestown Distributors Cabinet Rasps:

I just ordered the 49 and 50 after about a week of investigating who makes quality rasps and where I caould buy them at. I read several reviews online that pointed me to some European made rasps that I am sure perform well, but for the price offered here, I couldn't resist. I received the 49 and 50 [...] and used them within minutes of unpacking. WOW...great tools. I was so happy with them I ordered another set for my brother! Highly reccomend.

 
both # 49 & # 50
By Al from North Carolina on 3/10/2010
Pros:
Lightweight, Strong, Works Effectively
Best Uses:
Large Projects, Small Projects
Describe Yourself:
Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Jamestown Distributors Cabinet Rasps:

Both are great!!! I would buy them again!!!

 
Cool tool; Best price
By Mulberry RiverVerified Reviewer from Russellville, AR on 2/27/2010
Pros:
Works Effectively
Describe Yourself:
Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Jamestown Distributors Cabinet Rasps:

Rounded side for longbow tapers/fades; flat side for bellies/sides.

 
My favorite cabinetmaker's rasps
By GuitarmakerVerified Reviewer from Eastern Oregon on 1/23/2010
Pros:
Works Effectively
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Jamestown Distributors Cabinet Rasps:

I have owned both the #49 and #50 rasps for decades, as well as several of the highly-praised European handmade rasps. In my opinion, these Nicholsons are as good as any, and thus represent a terrific value. I find the #50 to be the most versatile rasp I have used.

 
Works Effectively
By PJ from Illinois on 2/28/2009
Pros:
Works Effectively
Best Uses:
Small Projects
Describe Yourself:
Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Jamestown Distributors Cabinet Rasps:

Shaping cabriole legs, ease of use. Very effective

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GREAT RASP
By EMRJPVVerified Reviewer from SOUTH CAROLINA on 5/6/2008
Pros:
Lightweight, Strong, Works Effectively
Best Uses:
Large Projects, Small Projects
Describe Yourself:
Designer
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Jamestown Distributors Cabinet Rasps:

Used this rasp along with the #50 to complete the shaping of some queen anne side chairs. Made easy quick work of it. Thanks for a great product at an amazing price.

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A must-have tool
By Phil from Cincinnati OH on 3/11/2008
Pros:
Easy to control, Works Effectively
Best Uses:
Large Projects, Small Projects
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Jamestown Distributors Cabinet Rasps:

If you've never used a patternmakers rasp, then run, do not walk to get one. This site consistently has the best prices on this item and you should not be without this tool.
You can spend a small fortune getting a "hand cut" rasp, but unless you are a novelty tool collector there is no reason to go elsewhere.
The (mostly) random location of the cutting teeth is the key to controlling this tool--it won't pull itself into or away from the work, but allows you to guide it where YOU want.
Get the #49 and the #50. You won't be sorry.
Like all files and rasps, should be used with a handle, cleaned properly and stored not in contact with other cutting edges.

 
A pleasure to use
By BluecollarPhDVerified Reviewer from Philadelphia, PA on 3/6/2008
Pros:
Effective stock removal, Lightweight, Works Effectively
Cons:
Some clogging noted
Best Uses:
Great for wood sculpture, Home Repair, Large Projects, Small Projects
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Jamestown Distributors Cabinet Rasps:

The Nicholson #49 Rasp is aggressive in stock removal but leaves a relatively finer finish...minimizing the sanding necessary.[...]

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Good rasps, a must have
By BoccieVerified Reviewer from Vienna, West Virgina on 3/6/2008
Pros:
Strong, Works Effectively
Cons:
No handles supplied
Best Uses:
Large Projects, Small Projects
Describe Yourself:
Handyman
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Jamestown Distributors Cabinet Rasps:

Nicholson rasp have a good name for a reason. These pattern makers are a necessity to any woodworking shop. Patternmakers teeth are offset for a smooth cut. Unless you really enjoy sanding file marks then you need these.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Even smoother cut
By BluecollarPHDVerified Reviewer from Philadelphia, PA on 3/6/2008
Pros:
Lightweight, Strong, Works Effectively
Cons:
Some clogging noted
Best Uses:
final shaping of wood, Home Repair, Large Projects, Small Projects
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Jamestown Distributors Cabinet Rasps:

Similar to the Nicholson #49, the #50 is a pleasure to use and was very effective in stock removal as well as leaving a fine finish. The differences between the #49 and #50 are small...only very close inspection reveals the slightly smoother finish left by the #50.

I have become very dependent on this tool for final shaping as a wood scultor...so much so that I bought a back-up replacement.

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