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Shoutout to the old-timer who told me to choose a 3/4 inch rasp over a 5/8 for a draft horse's hoof wall
I picked the 3/4 inch and it removed the excess horn way faster without bogging down, so has anyone found a better size for really tough feet?
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jordanc3218d ago
Used to think any sharp rasp would do the job. Then I worked on a big Percheron with feet like concrete. My go-to 5/8 just skated and clogged. Switched to a 3/4 inch and it was like night and day. It bit in and pulled off long curls instead of dust. That extra width made all the difference on the really thick walls.
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caleb_thomas8518d ago
Sounds like a tiny difference to get worked up over. A sharp tool matters more than a fraction of an inch. Just use what works for you.
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seth68318d ago
You ever try to cut dovetails with a saw that's just a hair too thick? I read this old woodworking book that said the kerf, that's the cut the saw makes, can really mess with your fit if it's off. A fat kerf on a thin pin leaves a gap you can see light through. Sure, a sharp tool is key, but if the tool itself is the wrong size for the job, you're fighting it from the start. That fraction decides if the joint slides together tight or needs a bunch of filler.
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