BAHCO 5 Piece File set

[Com_VC]

Hi,

I'm just after some opinions on a BAHCO file set that i'm looking at purchasing.

It's the same set that's on ebay at this address http://cgi.ebay.com.au/BAHCO-5-PC-8...iewItemQQptZAU_Hand_Tools?hash=item255794ee1e only i'll be purchasing it at a store that has it on special for AU$39.95 (USD$35.40)

Just wondering what the quality is like, should I get these ones of something better?

Thanks

 

[Hiball]

Too be honest with you all the files i own date back 20-30 years, I havent bought a file in forever. I can only comment on some Bahco stuff that i own, of course none of which are files but they seem like good tools. Bahco is somehow related to Snap On and $40 bucks doesnt seem out of line for that variety of files with Handles to boot. My 2 cents...

 

[mik641]

Yes these are very good, industrial quality and havent blunted much in 4 years of hard abuse on tool steels

 

[Justanoldguy]

You can't go wrong with any Bahco tools.
They have a long history of tool making.
Top of the line and "yes" owned by Snap On.

 

[Com_VC]

Well picked up the set today, had to travel to a few stores as they were sold out.

Quality looks good as expected and the handles feel nice to use.

I'm not really a fan of the storage pouch that was included with them though. Might have to find something else suitable.

 

[american lockpicker]

Where is it made in?

 

[Com_VC]

They are made in Portugal

 

[back2class]

Craftsman files are the only way to go. They are decent quality and LIFETIME Warranty. So when they dull or damage you get new ones.

 

[Mike83]

Craftsman files are the only way to go. They are decent quality and LIFETIME Warranty. So when they dull or damage you get new ones.

I think those are made in Portugal too. I like my C-man files very much.

 

[Zrexxer]

I don't know if they're available in your part of the world, but for me, "file" is synonymous with "Nicholson." I've never used a better file, and I pretty much won't use anything other brand these days.

 

[Monte]

Lifetime warranty on files ??? Thats a good deal...

 

[american lockpicker]

I don't know if they're available in your part of the world, but for me, "file" is synonymous with "Nicholson." I've never used a better file, and I pretty much won't use anything other brand these days.

I have a Nicolson and its dull after I made one key blank using steel.

 

[mrshaun]

bahco is in spain. and yes snap on bought them out a while back.

 

[Monte]

The Nicholson file which i have says "Brasil" . A Nicholson rasp "USA".
ps: Nice key blank ! how do you make the "slots" into the blank ?

 

[Elroy]

Elroy has noticed that recent production Nicholson files are stamped Mexico and sometimes Honduras.

Makes Elroy want to run out and buy some. How about you??

 

[american lockpicker]

The Nicholson file which i have says "Brasil" . A Nicholson rasp "USA".
ps: Nice key blank ! how do you make the "slots" into the blank ?

It first I used a Dremel. I got on side right but the other one was to imprecise so I'm waiting to get some needle files.

It was too thick so I thinned it with the file.

As you can see it was to imprecise so I filed down this side.

 

[Zrexxer]

Every Nicoholson file I own is stamped "Made in USA" up to an including the set I bought from Enco last year.

I find that the thing that ruins files faster than anything for most people is misuse, i.e. dragging the teeth back against the work on the return stroke, using a file in a "scrub brush" motion, or failing to acquire and use a file card and pick to keep the teeth clear.

 

[Monte]

Wouldn`t it be easier to got to a locksmith ? Or is it "just for fun" (hence your name i guess)



Nicholson file from "Brasil"

Nicholson rasp stamped "Nicholson USA" "Made in USA"

Bahco

old "Pferd" file from germany

 

[american lockpicker]

Wouldn`t it be easier to got to a locksmith ? Or is it "just for fun" (hence your name i guess)

Yes but the key blank is restricted and expensive($5 a piece). So I figured I would make my own. I plan this summer to get a Proxxon micro mill which should make projects like this easier.

 

[Zrexxer]

Yes but the key blank is restricted and expensive($5 a piece). So I figured I would make my own. I plan this summer to get a Proxxon micro mill which should make projects like this easier.

Yeah, 'cause nothing says "good economic decision" like buying a milling machine to avoid spending $5 on a key blank

 

[Monte]

haha lol yes ! but i like the way he thinks !!