Post by: awemawson on February 14, 2019, 05:55:19 AM
So I thought then and there - before I retire I'm going to buy myself a decent set of files and keep them to myself.
Well recently while the Beaver Turret has been doing it's own thing on soak test I've been tidying up - and I found all my brand new files and file handles - I'd certainly kept them to my self as they were still packed up :clap:
So I've been going through them, putting the handles on and deciding how to rack them up. Only 48 files :bugeye:
I seem to remember buying one of each style that Axminster carried at the time and it turns out that they are actually half decent files - Spear and Grobet.
If anyone wants the retired ones F.O.C and are prepared to collect then please do so.
I was surprised how relatively little the price of the Python file handles had changed in the ensuing 25 years. A #1 cost 60p in 1994 and 80p yesterday when I topped up what I'd miss counted all those years ago
Post by: Joules on February 14, 2019, 06:21:10 AM
Post by: PekkaNF on February 14, 2019, 06:53:10 AM
I have been buying files and rasps of warying quality. I have some really good ones and some pretty bad ones (that are destined to less dignified tasks).
Lately I have found myself in need of files that are bigger that needle files but smaller than full blown errr...normal files.
I also need to find just few riffler files, but these I don't have much experience.
One thing that is proven elusive is a lathe file, I have one that has been good, but I'd like to get another one...I have bying some canditates, but they are not nearly as usefull as original. It needs to be fine, with one safe edge, but is it the angle of cut that makes the whole difference or what?
Any pointers?
Post by: Alphawolf45 on February 14, 2019, 09:04:02 AM
Last fall I bought another 5 roll cart tool chests with the intention to reserve one for just files and carving knives and abrasive polishing sticks..
I use a horse shoers hoof rasp to shape my stocks - don't see one of those in your assortment.
Someday I want to try making a file using hammer and chisel as was done for centuries.
Post by: awemawson on February 14, 2019, 09:06:30 AM
Post by: Joules on February 14, 2019, 09:34:09 AM
Post by: awemawson on February 14, 2019, 09:48:49 AM
All the 'new' files have been given a spray of WD40 (as some had rust spots after all these years stored) and tucked away. The back of my bench has a set of 'organ pipes' made from plastic plumbing and electrical conduit that helps to keep tools organised. By displacing some odd shaped pliers, bent screw drivers, and 'saw sets' that should be in the wood work shop anyway, each file has it's own pipe.
. . trouble is the pliers and screw drivers are now complaining of overcrowding :clap:
Post by: WeldingRod on February 14, 2019, 10:11:40 PM
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Post by: hermetic on February 15, 2019, 09:41:51 AM
Post by: Pete. on February 15, 2019, 12:32:51 PM
Post by: Alphawolf45 on February 15, 2019, 02:21:50 PM
I buy files every year from a couple to a couple dozen and I use and abuse them. It would be fantastic to have that many new files on hand at one time. I grabbed a file this morning that just skated across the steel , dull and needs to be tossed.. I've saved some dull ones thinking I'll forge blades someday but someday never shows up.
Post by: Henning on February 15, 2019, 05:28:58 PM
I myself have something like 150, but I’ve never had that many new
Nice collection
Post by: howsitwork? on February 18, 2019, 05:17:24 PM
I have found a 150mm long medium cut file definately a hand file ( as it has NO TANG ) but it as a safe smooth edge useful in the lathe. don’t know if I would call it “a lathe file” though but that’s what it gets used as. It is single cut ie only one set of teeth cross ways grooved. Can’t remember which make but I can have a look on wednesday night for you.
These are usually available from a friendly dealer I see . I can try to send you a photo if you want?
regards Ian
Post by: PekkaNF on February 19, 2019, 01:29:51 AM
I just have got a Bison set of ER25 collets and MT3 arbour....need to cool that down a little. But I have to set my sight on some decent files.
Thank you,
Pekka
Post by: Alphawolf45 on February 19, 2019, 06:00:33 AM
Post by: seadog on February 19, 2019, 06:05:58 AM
Post by: awemawson on February 19, 2019, 06:49:12 AM
Post by: awemawson on February 19, 2019, 06:54:29 AM
The Amazon price is for multiple units :bang:
Post by: WeldingRod on February 19, 2019, 08:54:21 AM
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Post by: rowbare on February 19, 2019, 10:52:04 AM
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