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Video of hand cutting a file

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bogstandard:
It is nice to see old techniques being shown.

Imagine during the industrial revolution, they must have had huge workshops set up, just making hand made files.

A bit different from today, in the time it took him to make one, there were most probably a few hundred thousand machine made ones made worldwide.

I don't think that chap has any chance of becoming a millionaire at that speed of production.

John

PTsideshow:
Yep he made the hammer heads and chisels along with the handles. And the bench with the hold down straps. Don't know if he has worked any that far were he is ready to try them out he is still adjusting his technique, and the different cuts for the different type files.
And your are correct that is what he has described on the spacing.
glen

Twinsquirrel:
Great work and very interesting......

BUT using a file without a handle!!  :jaw:

bogstandard:
Actually T,

I use files without handles all the time. But on the other hand, they ain't got no tangs on either.

I use them mainly for when flatting materials prior to bling. I find the holding by the back face of the file down onto the job keeps everything much flatter, plus no handle to get in the way.

John

SPiN Racing:
Im STILL trying to mentally digest that...


I have read about stonemasons who are carving marble requesting specific files for specific cuts.. but never really thought of the process!!!

really really neat video...

Such a simple tool. To not have a clue how it is made..    :doh:

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