Looking for some info and possibly recommendations. Riffler files: I’ve got a cheap set and I actually use them from time to time. I think I’d use them more if they performed a bit better as there is certainly a time and a place for them. So, my conundrum is….while I’d love to have a hand cut set, I just wouldn’t use them enough to warrant the cost, so what’s a reasonable set to buy from a value perspective? I’m leaning more towards a 7” set. What say ye’?
Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".
Not tried any really good ones - I got some Milani ones which were a hell of a lot better than the 8 for £10 set I had, they work well. Although I will admit I also think those really cheap 4 in 1 rasps are really good, so take my advice with a grain of salt :)
Not sure if they ship over there, but the Italian ones seem to give better bang for the buck than the really good French ones (Ariou & Liogier) Milani Riffler Set These Teranti ones look Ok as well, although not tried them.
I only own mediocre ones. I can’t bring myself to spend so much on good ones when I just don’t use them often. I have a Corradi Sculptor’s file that is kind of a rasp on steroids and a Gramercy Handle Maker’s rasp that handles curves with elegance.
I have heard great things about Corradi Rifflers but the price for a full set requires a spoonful of sugar. If you only needed a couple, it’s manageable a la carte though.
I have a few Corradi Italian ones that are great. The three or four Auriou ones I have are slightly better for what I do. I also have a set of Tell ones made in Switzerland that are very good quality.
