dangerous doug Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Need recommendations on some new files Fairly mundane ask but I’m doing more and more file work of late and found that the readably available ones arnt really cutting it(HA!) been to a few steam shows and looked around the old tool stalls there and although spoilt for choice a lot of them have had their day. any recommendations on brands to look for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan bomber Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 There much of a muchness, go to somewere like Zoro, R.D.Barrets, Cromwell tools and buy from them. There stuff is far superior to the stuff you'll get on the highstreet, Amazon etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous doug Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 2 hours ago, vulcan bomber said: There much of a muchness, go to somewere like Zoro, R.D.Barrets, Cromwell tools and buy from them. There stuff is far superior to the stuff you'll get on the highstreet, Amazon etc. Thanks, I’ve found if I type “engineers file” into google I get better results than the normal screwfix condenders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurbie Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Nicholson used to be of good quality , not much experience since it changed names . https://www.crescenttool.com/all-tools/shaping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De Ranged Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Can't say if this is any good but I've seen a few guys on youtube doing chemical sharpening using ferric chloride etching fluid... it seems to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richp110 Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 Pferd, senator, bahco, sandvik, kennedy, vallorbe Theres sometimes new old stock paper wrapped files that appear on ebay. Anything old and British made will be good. And just because I like tools - heres some file making information. If youre anywhere near sheffield go to MA tooling in attercliffe for an alladins cave of quality files. (Ignore the chinese stuff they also have) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan bomber Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 On 7/31/2023 at 11:57 AM, De Ranged said: Can't say if this is any good but I've seen a few guys on youtube doing chemical sharpening using ferric chloride etching fluid... it seems to work Brick acid works apparently. I will try it one day when I'm cleaning up some of my many silver soldered fabrications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256130669074? 10 NOS 4” -6” files for £21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Anything with a decent brand. Most of mine are Sandvik. Key I find to keeping them sharp is remembering they don’t cut on the pull stroke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 5 minutes ago, landroversforever said: Key I find to keeping them sharp is remembering they don’t cut on the pull stroke! I agree, but if you really want to keep them sharp, don't lump them altogether where they can rub against each other, that's a sure fire way of blunting them Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Yeah, very true! Mine have their own draw so they’re all laid out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Stellaghost said: I agree, but if you really want to keep them sharp, don't lump them altogether where they can rub against each other, that's a sure fire way of blunting them Regards Stephen 😮 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De Ranged Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 (edited) On 8/30/2023 at 7:11 AM, landroversforever said: Anything with a decent brand. Most of mine are Sandvik. Key I find to keeping them sharp is remembering they don’t cut on the pull stroke! I used to agree with your comment, you can't argue with his test......Check this out lol On a side note, I hang my files.... I've found the biggest killer of file teeth is trying to file the wrong grade of steel, get it wrong and you'll see the line of damaged teeth after. I have a worn out Bstard file that I mainly use for sharpening my soapstone.... if in doubt I run that over the work before I grab a good file, if it skates and ends up with another line on the teeth I grab the grinder lol Edited August 30, 2023 by De Ranged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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