screw slots

[Jim Kibler]

Needle files certainly do vary in quality. The Grobet are best in my experience. I've used some Nicholson ones, and they've been a bit of a disappointment.

 

[Capt. Fred]

For those of you who are used to using a coping saw, these blades are about 50 times more durable than jeweler's blades. I use them for about 90% of my metal cutting and only use the jewelers blades for the real tight curves. Saves a ton of frustration.

http://www.amazon.com/Robert-Larso...1&keywords=robert+larson+metal+cutting+blades

If the link doesn't work right, search for Robert Larson metal cutting blades for coping saw.


I haven't used them for cutting screw slots, but they should work fine, and the set could be ground off for a thinner line.

 

[dave_person]

Hi,
Grobet and Friedrich **** are the best in my experience. They cost about the same. With **** files you also have the chance to say "pass me my **** file" which sometimes raises eyebrows among friends.

dave

 

[Capt. Fred]

Ouch! :grin:

 

[jerrywh]

good screw slot files will cost you $20.00to $30.00 apiece from Brownels. they work great but break easy.