a modernized reproduction of the plumb level as illustrated in Peter Nicholson\'s The Mechanics Companion, 1831. My version replaces the string with a brass rod, attached to an ebony axle press fit into a roller bearing, allowing free swing. The frame is cherry, the plumb bob is walnut, the...
a modernized reproduction of the plumb level as illustrated in Peter Nicholson\'s The Mechanics Companion, 1831. My version replaces the string with a brass rod, attached to an ebony axle press fit into a roller bearing, allowing free swing. The frame is cherry, the plumb bob is walnut, the...
Received my MADE IN USA Nicholson #49 and #50 rasps a few weeks ago.
I am VERY happy with them!
Some time ago production of the rasps moved from the US to Brazil and the quality suffered.
Get the whole story here...
You too can have one of these fine instruments for only $299.99 !!!!
See it here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Nicholson-Half-Round-Pattern-Makers-Cabinet-Rasp-Hand-/200570854773?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eb2f45d75#ht_1494wt_1141
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pete
This is a pretty fantastic price on these two Cabinet Makers Rasps.
http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=2778
#49 2nd Cut
$29.99 / ea
List: $48.94 / ea
You Save: $18.95
#50 Smooth Cut
$34.99 / ea
List: $58.51 / ea
You Save: $23.52
This price seems "too" low ... what gives? Are there different qualities of a Nicholson #49 rasp?
http://www.alexgs.com/product/cooper-hand-tools-nicholson-18846.html
Anyone know where the cheapest place is to order one of these?
I just received my Nicholson #49 & #50 rasps from Jamestown Distributors. I also ordered wooden handles with metal ferrules for each rasp.
This may sound like a stupid question, but how do you properly install the handle onto the tang of the rasp? Do you drive the rasp in with a plastic...
Jamestown Distributors has the Nicholson #49 and #50 Rasps on sale right now. The link is here. Orders of $100 also get free shipping. Might be time to team up with a buddy who needs a set to take advantage of the shipping...