Looking for a File Set
- Thread starter The Critic
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Curious.....what is the problem with the existing set?
I've been looking at a Grobet set on Amazon, have not decided between that or nickelson.
The Grobet is USA made, so will probably get my money.
https://a.co/d/0a6khseG
The Grobet is USA made, so will probably get my money.
https://a.co/d/0a6khseG
Nothing, I share a set with a friend since I use it about once every 2 years. Just wanted my own set.
I think it kind of depends on use. The biggest thing that I've had forced myself to do is keep the files that I use for general purpose in the files that I use for metal separate. Otherwise inevitably really end up wrecking all of my files as I try them on metal.
This is my general set:
REXBETI 16Pcs Premium Grade T12... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MVW7CLM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I also have a couple pferd brand files that I only use on soft metal and try to keep in better condition.
This is my general set:
REXBETI 16Pcs Premium Grade T12... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MVW7CLM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I also have a couple pferd brand files that I only use on soft metal and try to keep in better condition.
I didn't realize they made other files.
They make excellent chainsaw files. I use those on all my chains.
I have a fair number I have accumulated over the years, and the only 3 I use are a large bastard file, a small round file I think is technically a chainsaw file, and a small triangle saw file (also don't use it for a saw). There in the second from the top drawer. I presume the rest are in the bottom somwhere.
I would just go buy those 3 if I had to start over.
I would just go buy those 3 if I had to start over.
I haven't bought a file in ~10 years but I always used Nicholson. It wouldn't surprise me if quality has tanked, but I don't know.
Old machinists hate the rubber handles but I like 'em
Much like @Trav with Milwaukee, the only Pferd product I ever owned was a wire cup brush for an angle grinder. It was so poorly balanced you almost couldn't hold the grinder -- and yes, it's VERY possible to have a wire cup brush that does NOT behave this way.
Pferd basically told me I was stupid, but I returned on my LWS account on principle alone. Hopefully it was RTV'd but I don't know.
So, Pferd can suck it. I won't buy their stuff any longer.
Old machinists hate the rubber handles but I like 'em
Much like @Trav with Milwaukee, the only Pferd product I ever owned was a wire cup brush for an angle grinder. It was so poorly balanced you almost couldn't hold the grinder -- and yes, it's VERY possible to have a wire cup brush that does NOT behave this way.
Pferd basically told me I was stupid, but I returned on my LWS account on principle alone. Hopefully it was RTV'd but I don't know.
So, Pferd can suck it. I won't buy their stuff any longer.
I always used Nicholson too but no longer made in USA, today mostly in China.
If only using it every few years, I would just buy the HF set. I have that also. Work fine for me.
I may chance it and try the USA Grobet set.
Good stuff, I have Burrs from them.
