Nicholson File Deal (Amazon) - Feedback

[~UB~]

This NOOBIE got in on the deal

Thanks for posting it up!!!

 

[Jeff]

10" Round *******

10" Mill *******

10" Half Round *******

 

[Jeff]

10" Flat Smooth

10" Flat *******

8" Half Round *******

 

[Jeff]

8" Four-In-Hand

 

[Jeff]

8" Flat Smooth

6" Slim Taper

 

[lwlobo]

I ordered a few sets. I spent $63.90 for 7 sets total. The current Amazon prices for these same sets are $646.45 total. Over 90% off amazon prices isn't bad! It's like getting Snap On at Harbor Freight prices.

Unfortunately, about half the people recieving these won't appreciate what they're actually getting for gifts this year!

 

[sparky7]

Thank god i came on here before work this morning, i ordered two sets this morning and i am so glad that i did.

 

[dodge610]

My whole first order finally shipped today. Hopefully the 2nd. nicholson order will follow suit shortly. Sounds as if from what i have beem hearing the files are going to be a mixture from all over. But for the price we all got them for it was a no brainer.

 

[t100]

I've got load of hard wood handles ready for them, but my order still showing not shipped. errrrr.....

 

[Boost Creep]

i got in on the deal this morning too. got one of each of the four sets posted. thanks for the heads up on the deal

 

[Major Ramifications]

While we are on the subject, what's a good source for handles for these guys. I have a Craftsman plastic/metal handle that has threads and whose grip increases as you tighten it, but it never has held on very well.
T100, where did you get those?

 

[customsbyjason]

i saw that deal before work and just got home was going to order them and they changed the price back **** all ways a day late and a dollar short

 

[t100]

While we are on the subject, what's a good source for handles for these guys. I have a Craftsman plastic/metal handle that has threads and whose grip increases as you tighten it, but it never has held on very well.
T100, where did you get those?

auction

 

[Jeff]

I like Skroo handles. USA made.

Skroo Zon File Handle #3

 

[Jeff]

 

[Biomed]

What is the difference between Swiss Pattern & American Pattern files? From looking on the web, American Pattern are most general files while Swiss is just very thin or needle files? Is anything else going on here that I'm missing?

Sorry for the thread drift but I guess the Amazon file sale is over and I wanted to answer Joe's question. Here is a link to a Nicholson article that explains file terminology:
http://www.cooperhandtools.com/brands/nicholson_files/file_terminology.pdf

 

[route246]

Amazing news update from Amazon:

Hello,
We have good news! We're able to get this part of your order to you faster than we originally promised:
"SEPTLS18322030N - 9-Piece Maintenance File Sets"
Previous estimated arrival date: May 04 2011 - May 18 2011
New estimated arrival date: April 13 2011
If you want to check on the progress of your order, take a look at this page in Your Account:

 

[JayL]

Any pics / reviews of the 9 pc Ergo Handle kit yet. Mine were delivered 8 April and are sitting in Illinois right now.

I won't be receiving this till mid May.

 

[G1K]

If anyone ordered extra with the intention to sell, please let me know. I missed the deal

Thanks,
Ryan

 

[nw2571]

My files arrived today (except for the Ergo handled ones). All were marked Nicholson/Apex Tool Group with no mention of Cooper. Apex of course, is a joint venture between Cooper and Danaher. Soon after Apex was formed last year, production began moving overseas.
http://www.cullmantimes.com/local/x104121301/Nicholson-File-closing-next-year

All of the newer Nicholson files that I see at Lowes, etc, are marked Nicholson/Cooper. They are generally in Cooper colored packaging (blue and red). The files I got from Amazon were in all red packaging with no Cooper designation. I suspect maybe Amazon is clearing out their stock of the older marked and packaged Nicholson/Apex files? Anybody have any more information?

Edit: I see that Nicholson is still listed on the Apex website.
http://www.apextoolgroup.com/brands/index.cfm

It's still interesting that new files I see in stores tend to have the Nicholson/Cooper emblem like this:
http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr19/Fortytwoblades/Machetes/CIMG7965.jpg

 

[Joe B.]

Sorry for the thread drift but I guess the Amazon file sale is over and I wanted to answer Joe's question. Here is a link to a Nicholson article that explains file terminology:
http://www.cooperhandtools.com/brands/nicholson_files/file_terminology.pdf

That is interesting. I was looking for that but did not find it. Thanks for posting.

Now I want to know even more details!

 

[Skin]

My files arrived today (except for the Ergo handled ones). All were marked Nicholson/Apex Tool Group with no mention of Cooper. Apex of course, is a joint venture between Cooper and Danaher. Soon after Apex was formed last year, production began moving overseas.
http://www.cullmantimes.com/local/x104121301/Nicholson-File-closing-next-year

All of the newer Nicholson files that I see at Lowes, etc, are marked Nicholson/Cooper. They are generally in Cooper colored packaging (blue and red). The files I got from Amazon were in all red packaging with no Cooper designation. I suspect maybe Amazon is clearing out their stock of the older marked and packaged Nicholson/Apex files? Anybody have any more information?

Edit: I see that Nicholson is still listed on the Apex website.
http://www.apextoolgroup.com/brands/index.cfm

It's still interesting that new files I see in stores tend to have the Nicholson/Cooper emblem like this:
http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr19/Fortytwoblades/Machetes/CIMG7965.jpg

The packages you've been seeing in stores have been there a long time thats why. Apex is the new stuff. Cooper is well known for outsourcing production so i do not feel the joint venture with them and Danaher had anything to do with the moving of production.

 

[Joe B.]

I just got notice that all of my items have shipped from the first round of this deal. (I order all 4.)

Good times! At my current rate of use, I won't run out of files until I'm 182. They will be my son's birthright!

 

[kywildcatphan]

Got two sets today....still waiting on one more! Very happy with the purchase!

 

[t100]

I got an email from Amazon showing 4 sets shipped only the ergo handle is on back order.

 

[route246]

Just got notification, too, for one of mine.

Shipment 1 of 1
Shipped
Delivery Estimate: April 13, 2011
Nicholson Maintenance File Set With, Flat/Mill/Half-Round/Round/4in Hand/Taper, 6" Length/8" Length/10" Length, (Pack of 1)
Sold by: Amazon.com, LLC

 

[low_crew_cab]

Here's a few pictures to add of the ergo handle sets. Handles are removable also.

Then one of the other sets

 

[Stuey]

None of my orders shipped out yet. =(

 

[tw33k2514]

None of my orders shipped out yet. =(

Me either

 

[dodge610]

Got my first order that i placed today. And just got notifacation that my whole 2nd. order will be here next week. Wont need files for quite a while but got them all at a great price Did notice out of the first order 75% of the files were USA made the rest were pretty much from Brazil oh well good price cant complain.

 

[srmofo]

None of my orders shipped out yet. =(

I just got my shipped notification about 30 mins ago. Check your emails again. I ordered mine shortly after the deal was posted, go figure I would be one of the last to recieve them

 

[dodge610]

I just got my shipped notification about 30 mins ago. Check your emails again. I ordered mine shortly after the deal was posted, go figure I would be one of the last to recieve them

Dont feel too bad srmofo from yhe time i placed the first order till today when i got them it has been almost three weeks guess we all got to wait in that line. I am just lookin at the fact that they did not cancel all the orders. At least we are getting them I am in ohio also.

 

[route246]

I just received this a few minutes ago. It seems like they are actively shipping these now. Cool!

The following items have been shipped to you by Amazon.com:
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Qty Item Price Shipped Subtotal

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Amazon.com items (Sold by Amazon.com, LLC) :

1 Nicholson Machinist File K... $8.95 1 $8.95

Shipped via FedEx

Tracking number:

 

[t100]

while waiting for my order to come in, I found couple old Nicholson 10 inch files, just to try the handles on.

before:

after few whacks against the table:

sweet!

 

[ZRX61]

So I guess this deal is over by now? just had a look & the prices were WAY up there...

 

[BJ42LX]

I used mine to sharpen the mower blades yesterday afternoon. A new Nicholson file is ... nice ... to use...

 

[obsessive]

Deal for the 9 piece ergo set is back on:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001T4K1O6/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I just ordered mine.

 

[obsessive]

Looks like all 4 sets are back on sale. I just got the ergo set because I don't know the difference between machinist and maintenance sets, and I don't need 30+ more files on top of the files I already own.

 

[mooman]

Still have not revceived my 9 pcs. Ergo set. Grrrr!!!!!!

 

[ZRX61]

Ordered 3 sets, $25