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Question about using a rasp vs. a grinder for final finish
Had a tough quarter crack on a Percheron in Boise last month, debated between my old hand rasp and a new 4-inch grinder. Went with the rasp for more control, and the owner said it was the cleanest finish she'd seen. Anyone else lean on hand tools for tricky spots like that?
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michael_williams6mo ago
Totally get that choice. Had a similar thing with a draft horse up in Spokane, a nasty flare on the inside quarter. Pulled out the grinder first and just felt like I was going to take off too much too fast. Switched to the rasp and could really feel the wall as I worked it down. Sometimes the slower way just gives you better feel for the job, you know?
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jesse_smith106mo ago
Ever try a grinder on a flare that bad again, or did that one time ruin it for good? I feel like once you lose confidence in a tool for a specific job, it's hard to go back. Hard to beat the control you get from hand tools sometimes.
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