What are dry wall rasps made of?

29th February 2020

What are dry wall rasps made of?

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		The handles or bodies of a dry wall rasp can be made of wood, plastic or metal, while blades or grates are made of metal or plastic.

		What material are dry wall rasp handles made of?
		The three materials used to make dry wall rasp handles are wood, plastic and metal.

		Wooden handles Wooden handles are found on simple block dry wall rasps with a metal grate instead of a fine-toothed blade.

		Plastic handles The type of plastic used to make the handle can vary from one model to another. Which one is used will depend on the type of dry wall rasp it is being used on and the quality and design of the rasp.

		Some better-quality dry wall rasps have a rubberised plastic handle that helps improve the grip and comfort when using them.

		Metal handles Metal handles/bodies of dry wall rasps are made from a die-cast alloy that gives the tool improved strength and durability when compared to other handle materials.

		What material are dry wall rasp blades made of?
		Dry wall rasp blades are made of either steel or chrome-plated plastic.

		Steel There are two types of steel commonly used to make the blades of dry wall rasps: stainless steel and high carbon steel.

		Stainless steel does not rust or corrode, so blades made of this steel are less likely to become damaged should they get damp or wet. However, stainless steel is not as strong as other steels and can be more brittle, so blades made from it are often only suitable for use on soft materials such as plasterboard, limiting their range of uses.

		High carbon steel is stronger than stainless steel and less brittle, so blades made of this can also be used to file and shave other materials such as wood, laminates and vinyl.

		Plastic Dry wall rasps with a plastic blade are chrome plated to improve their durability, but they still wear quicker than steel blades. These blades are designed solely for use on plasterboard and cannot be used to file other materials as they are not strong enough.