What are the types of rasps?

	Since the use of rasps is limited to softer materials such as wood and plastic, there are fewer varieties of rasps than those of files.
	A distinctive feature of rasps is their shape. All are used to shape or finish wood, but some are more suited to specific uses.
Cabinet Rasps
	Cabinet rasps, also called cabinet folders, are semi-circular in shape. Some have one flattened edge.
	This is the most common type of rasp for woodworking. Like semi-circular files, they can be used for various shaping tasks. For more information on semi-circular files see: What is a semi-circular file?
The modeler's rasps
	Modeler's rasps are similar to cabinet rasps, but smaller and narrower, making them more suitable for detail work.
Curved Neck Rasps
	The curved neck rasp has a thin cut, and the shank and handle are bent (bent to one side). This allows the tool to be used in confined spaces.
Round rasps
	Round rasps are used to smooth the inside surface of carved pieces and file straight or spiral lines on wood surfaces.
	Twisting them with every push is the best way to make sure you get the most out of all your teeth.
Square and knife rasps
	Square and knife rasps are shaped like their namesake files and are used for similar purposes.
	However, they are much better suited for cutting wood than metal. For more information see What is a square file?и What are files, pippins and ear files?
Horse rasps
	Horse rasps are two-sided tools that have rasp teeth cut on one side and files on the other. They are mainly used by farriers to groom horses' hooves. For more information see What is a horse rasp?
Needle Rasps
	Needle rasps are narrow, smaller rasps used for shaping small areas where precision is important. They are especially useful in making guitars, violins and other instruments.
Riflers
	Rifflers, also called files, are even smaller rasps used for fine carving. Their roughness is measured in the same way as Swiss template files.
	In this case, the term "rifler files" is somewhat misleading, as their heads are sheared off by the teeth of the rasp. For more information about Rifles, see What are riflers?