Opinions on Kobalt file set

[blackwire]

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-8-in-Smooth-File-Set/999921000

Looking at the Kobalt file set. Reviews seem ok. Looking to use to file steel and occasionally wood. Anybody have any experience with these?

 

[Al Borland]

Rasps for wood, but a file will work. You will clog with wood, so get a fine brass brush for cleaning.

 

[1982fxr]

Wouldn't be my first choice. Or second, etc.

Did you look on harryjepstein website?

 

[four.cycle]

Wouldn't be my first choice. Or second, etc.

... or mine.

Nicholson is currently all manufactured in Mexico, but some of this seller's offerings are US made old stock. They will combine items for shipping - just put what you want in the "cart" and request an invoice total including shipping charges.

 

[matt_i]

Probably just fine for that. As said you'll do better with wood with a double-cut file, a rasp, power sanding or bladed edge tools.

 

[Professional Tool User]

I have no experience with those ones. However the cheap ones I bought were able to file both wood and metal no problem.

 

[matt_i]

Just picked up a brand new Nicholson which was delivered a week ago and its stamped Brazil.

As with anything multiple sizes can be helpful. Warding to 18" mill files all have their time to shine.

 

[Sgtboz]

If you have access to a flea market i suggest you get your files there. Nicholson, Simonds, Heller all made in the USA. You will be glad you bought them. It isn't that hard to make them pretty again. Just picked up 2 Craftsman rat tails for a song.