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Auriou Rasp Bundle
A bundle of the 3 most popular rasps from Auriou
Cabinet Rasp 10'' Grain 9
Modeller Rasp 7'' Grain 13
Rat Tail Rasp 6'' Grain 13
Auriou 'Mellow Hog' Rasp
The Mellow Hog Rasp - Half round 12" (300mm) G6
A Mellow Hog is a calmer version of its aggressive brother The Hog. The difference between the cut of the 2 rasps can be seen in the photos.
The original Hog has the coarsest cut for hand rasps made by Forge de Saint Juery at cut 3 (cut = stitch).
The Hog is a great tool for reducing roughed out blanks for cabriole legs and guitar necks...
Auriou Cabinet Maker's Rasps
These are the Right Handed versions, to see the Left Handed please CLICK HERE.
These are the basic rasps for shaping work. They are relatively wide in proportion to their length giving you considerable cutting power. You will get surprisingly smooth finishes to your work. As a general guide you should chose a rasp which is 3/4 times longer then the width of the piece you are shaping.
As an example...
Auriou Curved Cabinet Maker's Rasp
Useful for shaping the buttock areas for chair seats and for other concave shaping work. This 10" cabinet rasp is stitched on the underside only and is curved along its length.
Size - 250mm x 32mm x 5.5mm Grain 9
Auriou Modellers Rasps
These are the Right Handed versions, to see the Left Handed please CLICK HERE.
he Auriou Modellers Rasps are precision tools designed for detailed shaping work, particularly in tight spaces. These rasps are narrower than cabinet rasps, making them ideal for more delicate tasks. The rasps are available in various lengths and grains, tailored for different levels of refinement:
6" (150mm)...
Auriou Roughing Rasp
This is the 'hog' that reduces your band saw blank to more closely resemble to the shape you want (think cabriole leg, guitar neck, gun stock, decoy duck blanks etc)
Flat and half round tapered section, grain 3. the rasp (excluding the handle) is 12" (300mm) long.
Available in left or right handed models.
The address position for holding your rasp is slightly skewed across the grain (just...
Auriou Rat Tail (Tapered Round) Rasps
Stitched to the tip! Tapered round rasp.
Great for shaping round mortises or for creating a spiral on a goblet stem. Use with twist action to utilise all the teeth.
We have a limited number of unhandled rasps at a reduced price, please see here.
Auriou Albi Combination Rasps
These are the Right Handed versions, to see the Left Handed please CLICK HERE.
These are stitched on both faces with two "safe edges" on either side.
The rasp is thinner close to its tip to allow ease of entry into your workpiece. For flat and convex work only.
As normal, the longer the rasp, the coarser it is. We offer 2 sizes. The sizes shown are the rasp dimensions without the...
Auriou Cranked Neck Curved Ironing Rasps
These are the Right Handed versions, to see the Left Handed please CLICK HERE.
These are very useful for working in small areas. The rasp is short and is curved along its length so you can enter your work easily.
The tang is cranked to allow knuckle clearance.
4 sizes and grains based on width:-
10mm wide Grain 12
15mm wide Grain 11
20mm wide Grain 10
25mm wide Grain 09
30mm wide Grain...
Auriou Needle Rasps
1/2 round, flat, rat tail and knife shaped needle rasps, very fine grain (14) for detailing work.
Approximately 7¼" long with a 2¾" blade, these are well suited for making models or musical instruments and shaping keyholes or pierced carvings - anywhere a larger tool would be awkward or too aggressive.
Stickmakers love using these for detailing work on their sticks.
Auriou 4 in 1 Rasp
Flat on one side, convex on the other, with two stitches (grain 7 & 9). Use the finer stitch across the grain and the coarser stitch with grain when speed and close dexterity are needed. Useful for stickmakers and knife handle makers.
Auriou Curving (Chairmakers) Rasp
Called a curving rasp but also known as a chair makers rasp due to its usefulness for shaping the crest rail or seat of a chair or working any large concave surface. Michel Auriou also comments that this rasp is effective when working along the grain and is very useful in shaping cabriole legs.
250mm (10") overall with coarse grain 7 teeth for rapid stock removal.
One end is a tapered half-round...
Auriou Locksmiths Rasp
This is a very typical old French combination shaped rasp. It is called a locksmiths rasp and has a large knife shaped end and a rat tail end.
It is 250mm overall (10 inches) and is used to shape mortises or grooves, not just by locksmiths nowadays but used by sculptors.
Grain 9.
Auriou Rotary Rasps
These hand cut rotary rasps are very popular in Germany & Austria (not sure why really)
Like it's big brother above this rotary rasp will cut (not burn) your wood quite precisely. It works well on the Arbortech long angled grinder.
Small rotary rasp for Arbortech type grinders. Rounded edge grain 7 (medium).
Left Handed Auriou Cabinet Maker's Rasps
These are the Left Handed versions, to see the Right Handed please CLICK HERE.
These are the basic rasps for shaping work. They are relatively wide in proportion to their length giving you considerable cutting power. You will get surprisingly smooth finishes to your work. As a general guide you should chose a rasp which is 3/4 times longer then the width of the piece you are shaping.
As an example...
Left Handed Auriou Modellers Rasps
These are the Left Handed versions, to see the Right Handed please CLICK HERE.
The Left-Handed Auriou Modellers Rasps are expertly designed for left-handed users, offering unmatched precision in delicate shaping tasks. These rasps are narrower than typical cabinet rasps, making them ideal for working in tight spaces where fine control is essential. Whether you’re involved in intricate woodworking,...
Left Handed Auriou Albi Combination Rasps
These are the Left Handed versions, to see the Right Handed please CLICK HERE.
These are stitched on both faces with two "safe edges" on either side.
The rasp is thinner close to its tip to allow ease of entry into your workpiece. For flat and convex work only.
As normal, the longer the rasp, the coarser it is. We offer 2 sizes. The sizes shown are the rasp dimensions without the...
Left Handed Auriou Cranked Neck Curved Ironing Rasps
These are the Left Handed versions, to see the Right Handed please CLICK HERE.
The Left-Handed Auriou Cranked Neck Curved Ironing Rasps are precision tools ideal for working in small, tight areas. The cranked tang provides knuckle clearance, and the curved shape allows easy access to your workpiece. Available in various widths (10mm, 15mm, 20mm, 25mm, and 30mm) and grains, they offer control and...
Auriou Riffler Rasp - Knife / Spoon
These are hand stitched with a comfortable "fat" hexagonal barrel handle which allows you to use the riffler for long periods of time without discomfort or fatigue. Grain 14 is extremely fine and grain 10 is fine.
Auriou Riffler Rasp - Rhombus / Brush
These are hand stitched with a comfortable "fat" hexagonal barrel handle which allows you to use the riffler for long periods of time without discomfort or fatigue. Grain 14 is extremely fine and grain 10 is fine.
Auriou Riffler Rasp - V Shape / Rectangle
These are hand stitched with a comfortable "fat" hexagonal barrel handle which allows you to use the riffler for long periods of time without discomfort or fatigue. Grain 14 is extremely fine and grain 10 is fine.
Auriou Riffler Rasp - Thumb / Laurel
These are hand stitched with a comfortable "fat" hexagonal barrel handle which allows you to use the riffler for long periods of time without discomfort or fatigue. Grain 14 is extremely fine and grain 10 is fine.
Auriou Riffler Rasp - Rat Tail / Oval
These are hand stitched with a comfortable "fat" hexagonal barrel handle which allows you to use the riffler for long periods of time without discomfort or fatigue. Grain 14 is extremely fine and grain 10 is fine.
Auriou Riffler Rasp - Half Round / Triangular
These are hand stitched with a comfortable "fat" hexagonal barrel handle which allows you to use the riffler for long periods of time without discomfort or fatigue. Grain 14 is extremely fine and grain 10 is fine.
Auriou Riffler Rasp Set of 6 - 150mm
All six double ended rifflers giving you 12 precision shaping heads. 150mm (6") Grain 14.
Set includes:
Knife / Spoon
Rhombus / Brush
V Shape / Rectangle
Thumb / Laurel
Rat Tail / Oval
Half Round / Triangular
Very special prices for sets of rifflers from the world's best riffler make (beware imitations!).
Auriou Riffler Rasp Set of 6 - 175mm
All six double ended rifflers giving you 12 precision shaping heads. 175mm (7") Grain 13.
Set includes:
Knife / Spoon
Rhombus / Brush
V Shape / Rectangle
Thumb / Laurel
Rat Tail / Oval
Half Round / Triangular
Very special prices for sets of rifflers from the world's best riffler make (beware imitations!).
Auriou Riffler Rasp Set of 6 - 200mm
All six double ended rifflers giving you 12 precision shaping heads.
Set includes:
Knife / Spoon
Rhombus / Brush
V Shape / Rectangle
Thumb / Laurel
Rat Tail / Oval
Half Round / Triangular
Very special prices for sets of rifflers from the world's best riffler make (beware imitations!).
Auriou Riffler Rasp Set of 6 - 250mm
All six double ended rifflers giving you 12 precision shaping heads.
Set includes:
Knife / Spoon
Rhombus / Brush
V Shape / Rectangle
Thumb / Laurel
Rat Tail / Oval
Half Round / Triangular
Very special prices for sets of rifflers from the world's best riffler make (beware imitations!).
Auriou 9'' Curved Drawknife
Auriou's high quality, hand-forged tools are well known to discerning woodworkers, Famous for their hand stitched rasps and rifflers Auriou are using their small team of highly skilled artisans to produce a small range of tools to balance their portfolio of tools. Launched in autumn 2010 this large, curved-blade draw knife is sure to become a favourite in green woodworking circles.
The 9"...
Auriou 9'' Straight Drawknife
Auriou's high quality, hand-forged tools are well known to discerning woodworkers, Famous for their hand stitched rasps and rifflers Auriou are using their small team of highly skilled artisans to produce a small range of tools to balance their portfolio of tools. Launched in autumn 2010 this large, straight-blade draw knife is sure to become a favourite in green woodworking circles.
Turned...
Auriou Small Offset Drawknife
Auriou have created a small offset drawknife that is 6" wide, curved blade 1" deep, with offset handles (these are above the plane of the cutting edge giving knuckle clearance). this would be more useful for smaller stock removal and delicate trimming.
Short 3¼" beech handles with brass ferrules.
Hand forged at Forge de Saint Juery, France, home of Auriou Toolworks.
Auriou Allongee Gouge Series No.3
These Auriou Allongee Gouges form part of the Chris Pye's selection of "Basic" carving tools. To view more tools from this ''Basic'' range please follow this link.
The woodcarving tools from this range will give you many carving choices: deep gouges for shaping, medium for modelling, flat gouges for smoothing surfaces, and the ever-useful V tool; and with these tools...
Auriou Allongee Gouge Series No.5 - 20mm (3/4")
This Auriou 20mm (3/4") Allongee Gouge forms part of the Chris Pye Lettering Tools range. To view more tools from the range please follow this link.
These tools were designed by master carver Chris Pye and hand forged in the traditional way by Auriou Toolworks at Forge-de-Saint-Juery in France.
The chisels are allongee chisels with a slim blade section. Allongee is a style of blade that...
Auriou Allongee Gouge Series No.6
These Auriou Allongee Gouges form part of the Chris Pye's selection of "Basic" and Letter Carving Tools carving tools. To view more tools from these ranges please follow this link.
The woodcarving tools from this range will give you many carving choices: deep gouges for shaping, medium for modelling, flat gouges for smoothing surfaces, and the ever-useful V tool; and with these tools...
Auriou Allongee Gouge Series No.9
These Auriou Allongee Gouges form part of the Chris Pye's selection of "Basic" carving tools. To view more tools from this ''Basic'' range please follow this link.
The woodcarving tools from this range will give you many carving choices: deep gouges for shaping, medium for modelling, flat gouges for smoothing surfaces, and the ever-useful V tool; and with these tools...
Auriou Double Bevel Lettering Chisels
This range of double bevel lettering chisels forms the backbone of the Chris Pye Lettering Tools range. To view more tools from the range please follow this link.
These tools were designed by master carver Chris Pye and hand forged in the traditional way by Auriou Toolworks at Forge-de-Saint-Juery in France.
The chisels are allongee chisels with a slim blade section. Allongee is a style of blade...
Auriou Short Fishtail Gouges Series No.9 - 6mm (7/32')
Short fishtail just means the end is splayed rather than with a straight gouge (consistent profile along the body) or allongee (splay starts from the shoulder of the carving tool to the cutting edge).
Lightweight and with beautifully forged short fishtail shapes these 7 gouges, designed by Chris Pye, are a lovely example of how hand forged tools, made in a traditional manner possess a delicacy...
Auriou Straight Gouge Series No.3
These Auriou Straight Gouges Series No.3 form part of the Chris Pye's selection of "Basic" carving tools. To view more tools from these ranges please follow this link.
The woodcarving tools from this range will give you many carving choices: deep gouges for shaping, medium for modelling, flat gouges for smoothing surfaces, and the ever-useful V tool; and with these tools you'll...
Auriou Straight Gouge Series No.5 - 11mm (7/16")
This Auriou Series No.5 - 11mm (7/16") Straight Gouge forms part of the Chris Pye Lettering Tools range. To view more tools from the range please follow this link.
These tools were designed by master carver Chris Pye and hand forged in the traditional way by Auriou Toolworks at Forge-de-Saint-Juery in France.
Auriou woodcarving tools have been among Chris Pye's favourite tools since...
Auriou Straight Gouge Series No.6
These Auriou Straight Gouges form part of the Chris Pye's selection of "Basic" and Letter Carving Tools carving tools. To view more tools from these ranges please follow this link.
The woodcarving tools from this range will give you many carving choices: deep gouges for shaping, medium for modelling, flat gouges for smoothing surfaces, and the ever-useful V tool; and with these tools...
Chris Pye 17 Piece Basic Woodcarving Set
The set of 17 includes the following:
Straight Gouges
#3 - 5mm (3/16")
#3 - 8mm (5/16")
#6 - 5mm (3/16")
#6 - 8mm (5/16")
#9 - 5mm (3/16")
#9 - 8mm (5/16")
Skew Chisel - 10mm (3/8")
60 deg. V tool - 10mm (3/8")
Allongee Gouges
#3 - 14mm (1/2")
#3 - 20mm (3/4")
#3 - 26mm (1 1/32")
#6 - 14mm (1/2")
#6 - 20mm (3/4")
#6...
Lettercarving in Wood: A Practical Course
By Chris Pye
Letters are everywhere and lettercarving in wood is a tremendously useful skill for a carver to have: from memorials to signing work; from decorating bowls to house signs.
This book from internationally renowned woodcarving instructor Chris Pye will teach you fundamental lettercarving skills with which to artfully add words or text to an otherwise plain piece of wood.
For beginners,...
Relief Carving in Wood: A Practical Introduction
By Chris Pye
This is a unique book for woodcarvers. Master woodcarver Chris Pye digs deeply into the process of relief carving by pulling apart a single subject, clearly demonstrating how low and high relief carvings 'work' and how to go about carving them.
Follow this book step by step and you'll learn about the tools and how to handle them properly, and fundamental, transferable carving skills...
Woodcarving: Tools, Materials & Equipment
By Chris Pye
Woodcarving, Tools, Materials & Equipment is jam-packed with information about the craft of woodcarving. This well-illustrated guide by master carver Chris Pye covers all you need to know about the tools of the trade.
Covering a wide array of carving challenges such as proper clamping technique to the strengths and limitations of tools, expert Chris Pye offers a wealth of information...
Auriou Eperons for Soft Stone & Marble
Elevate your stone carving projects with the Auriou Eperons, expertly crafted for working with soft stone and marble. Eperon, meaning "spur" in French, perfectly describes these unique riffler tools, designed to provide precision and control for sculptors. Available in six different lengths, ranging from 175mm to 300mm, these tools offer varying levels of coarseness to meet your specific...
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Auriou Standard Stonecarving Chisels
Auriou Standard Stonecarving Chisels are designed specifically for working with soft stone and marble. These chisels feature straight octagonal bodies, ensuring comfortable and effective handling. Available in various sizes from 20mm to 40mm, they are perfect for smoothing textures and preparing the stone for finishing, making them indispensable tools for any sculptor or stoneworker.
Sizes Available:...
Auriou Standard Stonecarving Chisels with Pointed Teeth
The Auriou Standard Stonecarving Chisels with Pointed Teeth are expertly designed to refine and smooth the forms created by a point chisel, after it is used to rough out the basic shape. Ideal for soft stone and marble, these chisels feature pointed teeth for efficient material removal and detailed work. Available in a range of sizes from 15mm to 30mm, each chisel ensures precision and control for...
Auriou Standard Stonecarving Chisels with Square Teeth
The Auriou Standard Stonecarving Chisels with Square Teeth are designed to refine shapes after using a point chisel. Ideal for soft stone and marble, these chisels help to remove peaks and valleys, leaving a smoother finish. Available in sizes ranging from 15mm to 30mm, each chisel offers precise control for detailed stonework.
Sizes Available: 15mm, 20mm, 25mm, 30mm
Purpose: Ideal for refining...