Gramercy Tools rasps and files?

[James Spillman]

I'm thinking of purchasing several modeler files and cabinet maker's rasps from Tools for Working Wood. They are hand cut produced by Gramercy Tools. I have two Gramercy holdfasts I'm very pleased with. I know nothing about Gramercy rasps and files. If you have used Gramercy rasps or modeler files I would like your opinion of them. Thanks.

[Phil Mueller]

I have their saw maker’s rasp and use it for many curved projects. Excellent quality, works very well.

[les winter]

+1. I have several of the rasps. They work very well.

[joe maday]

I have two of their rasps and they work as well as my Auriou rasp, and they are stainless steel...no worries about rust from sweat or dampness.....and it's a great company to deal with.......(I do like the Lie Nielsen handles better though, which can be bought or made)

[Ben Ellenberger]

I’ve got one of their cabinet maker’s rasps and it works very well for me. I just got one of their modeler’s rasps, but haven’t used it yet. It looks to be made just as well as the cabinet maker’s rasp.

[John Powers]

The sawmakers rasp is really a kayak paddle makers rasp and it works great. I like it a lot.

[Tony Shea]

I guess I'm the odd man out. I have two Gramercy rasps and 1 Auriou rasp. IMO the Auriou rasp is on a different level in terms of cut quality and speed. The Gramercy rasps just aren't as sharp as the Auriou rasps and I don't believe they last as long as the Auriou rasps. That's not to say they aren't ok if you're on a bit of a budget.

[Phil Gaudio]

I use an Auriou and wish I had bought it much sooner. No experience with the Gramercy model.

[mike stenson]

I guess I'm the odd man out. I have two Gramercy rasps and 1 Auriou rasp. IMO the Auriou rasp is on a different level in terms of cut quality and speed. The Gramercy rasps just aren't as sharp as the Auriou rasps and I don't believe they last as long as the Auriou rasps. That's not to say they aren't ok if you're on a bit of a budget.

You're correct, but at half the cost... depending on how often you actually use the rasps...