I spent about $8.00 for a new file today. 
Although a new file isn't something that usually deserves to get it's own personal post, I thought I might mention it to you builders because it has several features that I think make it a Cut above (a little humor there ) some of the other files you may find. You may or may not find it located with the other files in the stores tool section.
Technically, it is a Swiss made, 6 inch, Single-cut, smooth, Hand file with killed edges. It's thin thickness is more like a Warding file.
Now that that is over, saying it simply, it is a very fine tooth 6 inch hand file made in Switzerland.
Both edges are slightly rounded and they do not have any teeth on them.
This, IMO makes it a very good choice for cases where you don't want the sharp edges of the file nicking or gouging the metal your working on.
It's also excellent for working into corners where you don't want to be cutting the adjacent vertical surface.
I have been using one of these files for about 4 years and although it still cuts well, I figured I deserve another one. :grin:
I found this file at Ace, located with the Chain Saw supplies because it is really designed for filing the forward part of the chains links to the right height when sharpening it. It comes with a little depth guide in the package and, the one I bought is marketed by Oregen Cutting Systems.
No, I don't know what I'll do with the depth guide, but I now have two of them :grin:
I've also found that several of the round files made for sharpening chain saw chains are also excellent, very fine toothed, untapered files that can't be beat for some gunsmithing jobs.
Next time your wife sends you down to the Hardware store to buy some new light bulbs, look around for Chain Saw supplys. You'll be glad you did.
Zonie
Although a new file isn't something that usually deserves to get it's own personal post, I thought I might mention it to you builders because it has several features that I think make it a Cut above (a little humor there
) some of the other files you may find. You may or may not find it located with the other files in the stores tool section.Technically, it is a Swiss made, 6 inch, Single-cut, smooth, Hand file with killed edges. It's thin thickness is more like a Warding file.
Now that that is over, saying it simply, it is a very fine tooth 6 inch hand file made in Switzerland.
Both edges are slightly rounded and they do not have any teeth on them.
This, IMO makes it a very good choice for cases where you don't want the sharp edges of the file nicking or gouging the metal your working on.
It's also excellent for working into corners where you don't want to be cutting the adjacent vertical surface.
I have been using one of these files for about 4 years and although it still cuts well, I figured I deserve another one. :grin:
I found this file at Ace, located with the Chain Saw supplies because it is really designed for filing the forward part of the chains links to the right height when sharpening it. It comes with a little depth guide in the package and, the one I bought is marketed by Oregen Cutting Systems.
No, I don't know what I'll do with the depth guide, but I now have two of them :grin:
I've also found that several of the round files made for sharpening chain saw chains are also excellent, very fine toothed, untapered files that can't be beat for some gunsmithing jobs.
Next time your wife sends you down to the Hardware store to buy some new light bulbs, look around for Chain Saw supplys. You'll be glad you did.
Zonie
