A good idiot-proof rasp

[Caol Ila]

I bought a radius rasp -- this: https://www.thesaddleryshop.co.uk/b_130_radius-rasp -- to maintain feet between trims (and also maintain feet when I could not find a trimmer/farrier for a while). While it was sitting unused in my tack box, the bit of plastic that holds the blade in broke. OH, who works in aerospace engineering, commented that it was a stupid design. I bodged it with Gorilla glue, which got it working but the blade is now permanently attached to the handle and will never come off again. When it becomes dull, I will need a new rasp.

I'm reluctant to get a real farrier's rasp, because I'm an uncoordinated klutz with these things, and I know you can screw that up. I'd also probably rasp myself/stab myself with it. Are there other idiot-friendly rasps out there which are a bit more robust?

 

[Gloi]

These are cheap and easy for tidying small feet . The blades need replacing quite often but are less than £2.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Faithfull-Hand-Rasp-Shaver-Tool/dp/B07R9SK28R/ref=asc_df_B07R9SK28R/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=480745152717&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14202466679495664771&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006973&hvtargid=pla-1140817758713&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

I have a big rasp but use this more.

 

[Caol Ila]

Wow. That is cheap.

The radius rasps are over £60. I'm annoyed that it broke after less than a year.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

You can buy a metal rasp that has a handle on the top of it and it's curved not straight, I have often considered buying one they look easy to use I will see if I can find the link.

I just a bought a 14 inch one with a handle one end like a farrier one and I found pretty easy to control was only £8.99.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

Mini Single-Hand Hoof Rasp 4" | EasyTrimLondon

EasyTrimLondon Mini Single-Hand Hoof Rasp 4" with Sharp Coarse Side to remove hoof material using only one hand. Shop now!

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[Maxidoodle]

OP, the radius rasps are guaranteed for life. I had a very similar situation last year, the very edge of mine snapped and wouldn’t keep the blade in, I had tried glueing it and it broke again. I emailed them in the USA and they were amazing, sent me a replacement plastic piece to here (free) for my blade. I sent them pics of the snap and they were investigating if there was an issue with manufacturing. I would definitely get in touch with them and ask for a replacement.

Failing that, I did see a cheap copy being offered on EBay I think it was, looks extremely similar but obviously doesn’t come with the lifetime guarantee.

Edited to add the cheaper copy of the radius rasp, looks identical: https://easytrimlondon.com/product/hoof-radius-rasp-coarse/

 

[Gloi]

Wow. That is cheap.

The radius rasps are over £60. I'm annoyed that it broke after less than a year.

The difference between things made for horses and things for diy . Even though the little shavers work well enough.

 

[FinnishLapphund]

These are cheap and easy for tidying small feet . The blades need replacing quite often but are less than £2.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Faithfull-Hand-Rasp-Shaver-Tool/dp/B07R9SK28R/ref=asc_df_B07R9SK28R/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=480745152717&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14202466679495664771&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006973&hvtargid=pla-1140817758713&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

I have a big rasp but use this more.

At the bottom of the page Amazon suggested many persons bought that one together with a Hand Rasp Block Plane, meant for woodwork, which looked very much like my Stanley rasp:

If it's actually okay to use woodwork rasps, and not just rasps meant for hooves, I bought my Stanley rasp some years ago. The plastic parts haven't cracked, it's easy to hold, doesn't remove large chunks of wood in each stroke, without is good for finer work but where you still want to remove more than with a sandpaper.
I don't do that much woodwork, but it's been used a bit, and it's still as sharp as when I bought it.
It apparently have a much longer fancier name on Stanley tools own homepage https://www.stanleytools.co.uk/product/5-21-104/155-mm-surform-moulded-body-block-plane?tid=575916

They also have a tool looking like the one in Gloi's link, but in Stanley tools yellow colour https://www.stanleytools.co.uk/product/5-21-115/185-mm-surform-moulded-body-shaver-tool?tid=575916

 

[tda]

I could never get on with the radius rasp, then it broke as other have said.
I have two rasps, an old one the farrier gave me, and a newer one I bought. The only way to not harm yourself/rasp your knuckles off is to wear a good pair of gloves....always

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

I could never get on with the radius rasp, then it broke as other have said.
I have two rasps, an old one the farrier gave me, and a newer one I bought. The only way to not harm yourself/rasp your knuckles off is to wear a good pair of gloves....always

Yeah gloves and put a handle on the spike end I often wear my suede chaps as well to keep me cleaner

 

[Gloi]

At the bottom of the page Amazon suggested many persons bought that one together with a Hand Rasp Block Plane, meant for woodwork, which looked very much like my Stanley rasp:

If it's actually okay to use woodwork rasps, and not just rasps meant for hooves, I bought my Stanley rasp some years ago. The plastic parts haven't cracked, it's easy to hold, doesn't remove large chunks of wood in each stroke, without is good for finer work but where you still want to remove more than with a sandpaper.
I don't do that much woodwork, but it's been used a bit, and it's still as sharp as when I bought it.
It apparently have a much longer fancier name on Stanley tools own homepage https://www.stanleytools.co.uk/product/5-21-104/155-mm-surform-moulded-body-block-plane?tid=575916

They also have a tool looking like the one in Gloi's link, but in Stanley tools yellow colour https://www.stanleytools.co.uk/product/5-21-115/185-mm-surform-moulded-body-shaver-tool?tid=575916

I've tried that one too but find the little Stanley surform shaver easier to use as I never have a lot to take off.

 

[Widgeon]

I found it! I knew there was a thread on here recommending a little DIY hand rasp....I went on holiday for two weeks and came back to find that my horse's toes have grown (obviously they don't wear when he's just pottering in his field) and wrestling him into his boots has become a rather tricky process. I'm going to trot up and down the tarmac lane for a while on Sunday but if that doesn't sort it, I think one of these little rasps might be necessary....

ETA Although I'd have to trot his legs off to get the amount of wear I need, a rasp seems like a better plan for a number of reasons