Well being stuck at home during the viral crisis for some of us isn't a bad thing. I am using this time to go over some old projects that I always wanted to redo AND update my tools and sharpen any edge that needs it.
Last year while attending Wallace Guslers class on rifle carving, I was introduced to "Hand cut files". So, I looked them up and ordered one from France directly. Wow, do they cut nice. In roughing out a stock I start with a Shinto, then work down to the Liogier rasp. I got an email the other day from the company and it inspired me to order 3 more. Two cabinet maker files and a riffler.
Now they are pricey but I feel well worth the investment. Ordering directly from the factory did save a little then from a US supplier and it did take a bit more time to get here so that is the trade off for savings. Here's the contact for the WEB site:
https://www.liogier-france.fr
