Decent files?

[Gragson]

What're the teeth like; Any good?

Much more grabby, got that dry cut to the teeth, which they had lost and become a bit slippery if you know what I mean, so clearly cleaned the teeth out of the easier to remove bogies, turned them a nice black as well.

It did not remove deep aluminium clogs tho, nor some epoxy i'd clearly worked on, that will require mechanical removal, but well worth doing

 

[brightspark]

the acid burns the the slightly rounding edge off of the teeth leaving them rough so cut a lot better

 

[optima21]

It did not remove deep aluminium clogs tho, nor some epoxy i'd clearly worked on, that will require mechanical removal, but well worth doing

a caustic soda solution will dissolve the aluminium.

 

[MattF]

If I were to put together a set files, what would make up a good complete set?

How long's a piece of string? Best way is to just get what files you think you'll need initially, & then add extras as need arises.

 

[Gragson]

the acid burns the the slightly rounding edge off of the teeth leaving them rough so cut a lot better

Spot on, that's how it feels

If I were to put together a set files, what would make up a good complete set?
Of normal size not needle files (have a set of those)

As a set of general 2nd cut jobbies I have these, cheaper elsewhere I'm sure, but they are good for my usage.. - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bahco-1-47...qid=1685741124&sprefix=bahco+f,aps,117&sr=8-9

Also have a broader set of Draper in 200mm and not impressed with them at all. Avoid - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-449...qid=1685741382&sprefix=draper+,aps,116&sr=8-9

For 1st cut bigger 300mm I've bought them individually, in fact making a set up for what you need from a good file source is probably better than buying a set

 

[DAPPH]

I'll be looking for a Middle of Liddle cheapie standard file set , the half round and hand safe edge second cut are polished smooth on both sets I've [purchased this last 35 years acid /file cards and tin plate scrapers no longer have any effect on the files .

 

[Farside]

I’ve never lost a case ….

Heathrow cannot say the same.

 

[Turbo]

24 hours in citric, surprisingly good results.

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I've a few files to restore & I've been tempted to try citric but never been brave enough. I was hoping somebody else would try first, thanks for being the guinea pig!

 

[Turbo]

Heathrow cannot say the same.

Old BA advert for Concorde - Breakfast in London, lunch in New York, luggage in Hong Kong.

 

[arian]

If you've not tried it , try this ......... use a strip of cut steel tin can 30 mm or so wide by 50 mm long ( cut it to suit if you like the method ) and push an edge across the file in the direction of the diamond cut grooves like a scraper , when it stop cleaning the crud out rotate the strip to a fresh edge . You'll notice on the scraper the file grooves have cut into the face edge of the tin .

Conversely if you want a shallower polishing cut from a fine file rub chalk into the file to take up some of the depth of cut .

I was going to say similar, but using an older 2p coin (older, because it's a nice soft alloy; current coins have a steel core).

 

[timgunn1962]

Just looking on Zoro for the last set of files I bought from Cromwell (I can't remember if they were Kennedy or Senator).

I found https://www.zoro.co.uk/shop/tools-a...ce-second-cut-engineers-file-set/p/ZT1031553X at £6.29 for a set of 16 second-cut files in various sizes. "Must" be a mistake?

If not, it's a real bargain, even if the files aren't very good.

 

[Seadog]

I'll let you know when mine arrive

 

[optima21]

Just looking on Zoro for the last set of files I bought from Cromwell (I can't remember if they were Kennedy or Senator).

I found https://www.zoro.co.uk/shop/tools-a...ce-second-cut-engineers-file-set/p/ZT1031553X at £6.29 for a set of 16 second-cut files in various sizes. "Must" be a mistake?

If not, it's a real bargain, even if the files aren't very good.

well since its £5 postage for orders under £25 and need to place another order with them, its almost a freebie

 

[Gragson]

My excuse, I have some new spare handles and a slim draw that needs filling - bloody nightmare place

I'll let you know when mine arrive

Ditto...

 

[Farside]

Just looking on Zoro for the last set of files I bought from Cromwell (I can't remember if they were Kennedy or Senator).

I found https://www.zoro.co.uk/shop/tools-a...ce-second-cut-engineers-file-set/p/ZT1031553X at £6.29 for a set of 16 second-cut files in various sizes. "Must" be a mistake?

If not, it's a real bargain, even if the files aren't very good.

"Gawd, yer a smooth bastard", said the lady file.
"Not really luv, I'm just a bit clogged up," he replied, coarsely.

 

[arian]

Looks like £13.29 (free P&P) on Zoro's Ebay shop. £11.28 (including £4.99 P&P) with just this, direct from Zoro.

 

[Stupoty]

Had to sharpen the lawn mower blade today and discovered that pretty much every file I possess is finished.
Looking for some new ones. What’s a decent make these days?
Wanting about 12“ ones, with handles. Bastard and 2nd cut.

I got a 12" faithful bastard cut file , it's amazing , you can see chips flying off when you use it !

Stu

 

[timgunn1962]

Zoro list a 16" bastard hand file which will shift a lot of material in a surprisingly short time.