Hand-stitched chair grater by Auriou, forges of Saint Juéry

Type: chair grater
Stitching: hand-stitched
Available stitch sizes: medium / fine / large
Material: Carbon steel
Use: woodworking
Made in France: handcrafted
Profile: specific to curved shapes and adjustments

Medium stitching – controlled shaping and material removal

Fine stitching – intermediate adjustment and finishing

Care instructions: Never rub your rasps against each other or against other tools. Store them separately from any other tools.

Oxidation: The steel is an extra-fine carbon steel. It rusts and is therefore sensitive to moisture. Similarly, some woods containing a lot of tannins may give your rasps a purplish tint. This will not damage your tools.

After use, lightly brush all the blades and give the handle a quick wipe with a dry cloth. Once your rasp is dry and clean, coat the tool with a very thin, slightly oily film. Camellia oil is ideal. It doesn't solidify or dry out, remains fluid, and will protect your tool from rust. This oil is natural, healthy, and safe for your health. It will have no effect on the wood when you reuse your rasps. Don't waste your oil. A few drops will suffice, provided you spread the oil with a brush.

We absolutely do not use metal brushes (steel, brass, etc.). We recommend natural fiber brushes: tampico, or sisal (actually the fiber of the Agave).

The Auriou chair rasp is a traditional tool for shaping and fitting wood, particularly suited to curved shapes, crossbars, legs, armrests, and complex joinery. Its specific profile allows for excellent control, even in concave areas or delicate joints.

Each grater is hand-stitched according to the historical know-how of the Auriou company, guaranteeing a clean, progressive and durable cut, far superior to industrial graters.
It is used both for controlled roughing and for precise shaping, before scraping or sanding.