Good quality file?

[marlinspike]

I'm looking for a triangle file to re-sharpen plier teeth, but I'm having a hard time finding any decent quality in local stores. What is a good quality brand to look for if I'm ordering online?

 

[DBendr]

Teeth or cutting edge ? Really for either a triangular shaped stone might be a better option for you. A good plier is pretty darn hard.50 RC or so(guessing)
For a file I like Vallorbe but it's mostly because I just happen to have them.
Nicholsons are good (yes even evul Mexkin ones). Just get a recognizable name.They'll do OK.

 

[marlinspike]

Teeth or cutting edge ? Really for either a triangular shaped stone might be a better option for you. A good plier is pretty darn hard.50 RC or so(guessing)
For a file I like Vallorbe but it's mostly because I just happen to have them.
Nicholsons are good (yes even evul Mexkin ones). Just get a recognizable name.They'll do OK.

The teeth (on locking pliers for instance)

 

[DBendr]

Knife stone would be good for those to get the edge cut for one direction gripping instead of centered for both
http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-t...ep-coloring/stones/india-stones-prod9618.aspx

 

[four.cycle]

Pferd

 

[Wamsutta]

First of all, do you know the proper way to use a file? If so, describe to me the proper way to use a file.

 

[marlinspike]

First of all, do you know the proper way to use a file? If so, describe to me the proper way to use a file.

I would say the most important part is having a superiority complex and making unhelpful posts on the internet.

 

[1982fxr]

I would say the most important part is having a superiority complex and making unhelpful posts on the internet.

BAM! LOL

 

[PugetDude]

First of all, do you know the proper way to use a file? If so, describe to me the proper way to use a file.

First of all, do you know the proper way to respond to a post? If so, describe to us the proper way to respond to a post.

 

[royesses]

http://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/tool-type/files.html?manufacture_country=7

 

[BMWED]

One word, Nicholson

 

[1982fxr]

http://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/tool-type/files.html?manufacture_country=7

did they just get those? Don't remember them last time I ordered...

 

[royesses]

did they just get those? Don't remember them last time I ordered...

Don't know for sure. I ordered some last week, but I think they have had them for a while. Definitely USA Nicholson. They have wood file handles with ferrule too, I purchased a dozen of those.

 

[Monte]

Bahco

 

[lilcraigford]

http://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/tool-type/files.html?manufacture_country=7

In addition to HJE, Cripe Distributing also carry some USA Nicholson: Cripe Distributing - Files

 

[Wamsutta]

I would say the most important part is having a superiority complex and making unhelpful posts on the internet.

That post was meant to be a trivia question in an attempt to educate the OP incase the OP had the wrong answer to the question. No ill intent intended.

 

[Yv.]

One word, Nicholson

+1 to Nicholson.

 

[betsy325e]

"Do you know how to use a file? PROPERLY?" -- I don't know what it is...but the number of times I've seen this on the interwebz is just mind blowing.

Videos of old grizzled machinists who clearly know their **** -- and who *actually* use files for actual ****-- just doing a quick "wonder how hard this steel is" back and forth with a junk file they keep around generate at least 300,000 "ERMERGERD DUMGUY DOESNT EVEN KNOW HOW TO USE A FILE!!!!!!!."

What is it about files? haha

 

[royesses]

If we are going to be given a test to buy a tool we should have study material.
Please let us know when the final exam is.

http://www.nicholsontool.com/MagentoShare/media/documents/nicholson-guide-to-filing-2014.pdf

 

[winlinmac]

If you do happen to get the Nicholson's, get the set with the Ergonomic Handles built onto the file