Bortig the Viking
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Have tried a few files mainly on wood but find they don't last long, any recommendations.
Unless using the technique of 'draw-filing' to polish the work, where you pull it along sideways - lost count of number of hours I've spent at a bench doing that!Chalk is less messy than Talc and more easily handled.....build up is kept to a minimum and you will find that they will "chatter" less on hard materials. For best results clean them often as recommended above. Nicholson is a brand I recommend. I have some that are over 30 years old and they still cut like they should. Remember files only cut in a forward direction.....never draw them back over your work. Rick H.
Are the teeth missing from the file, or are they just clogging up after a few strokes?Thanks for the replies, the problem i have is that they seem to discolor and the teeth seem to disappear, not filing wood very well almost like its smooth, I think its because I bought a really cheap set.
Similar to mine, but I think mine are 'Amtec' and about £1.99!I have a set of these https://www.shesto.co.uk/na-1891?JFL6007
and to care for them & other files/rasps I have
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Silverli...967063?hash=item3d57424997:g:3H8AAOSwTflcN2Xq
Dave
I've got an odd one in the garage - wouldn't know where it came from, but it must be really high quality, still as good as it was years ago!Coincidentally I have just bought THESE. Haven't had much chance to use them but they are a lot better than a real cheap set I bought at a model show years ago.
Jim
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