Thread: Saw files

I know Lie-Nielsen Australia have them but a quick google also turned up these blokes Taper Files (No Handle)

Dan

Thank you for the start, I have looked at heaps of sites/suppliers though being an absolute novice after all the help I can get

Hello
I take it you have a saw set and vice as well. If you don't have a saw vice you can make one out of timber and then clamp that into your normal vice. A saw set is essential unless you want to do it the old way and set the teeth with a hammer.

In addition to the taper files you'll need a mill file to joint the teeth. Ebay US has some good file sellers on there, I prefer Nicholson files that were made in the USA.

This link should give some good advice.

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Garry

Hi Lizard

Liogier (France) has a very good range. I have just sent a couple to a member for assessment. Then we are going to experiment with getting a couple of them coated to increase edge hardness. From there we'll be going to a Group Buy (the Rasps GB is currently underway).

Before you ask - they are not shown on the website. Liogier also does Milled Files, and I've just received a pricelist for their Engineer's Files - there's about 240 of them!

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When you start soliciting for the engineers files buy keep me in mind.
Garry

Thank you all, I'm in the throws of making a saw vise. Once I get a couple of files it will be onto the practice blades

Hello
You can buy them from bunnings in the tool department, just look for files.
Nicholson taper files are good ones, a 10 point saw needs a smaller file than a six pointer.
Cheers

Thanks Porpoise I will look into this. The big green shed is handy at times

I've been using some Liogier files of various types just recently (Engineer's, Saw, Needle) and found them to be excellent. I had some Sapphire coated but haven't assessed the viability of that as yet.

One of the Saw files is 100x5mm Triangular tapered (Extra Slim) and it's a little beauty! I've been using it to de-burr the inside edges of T-Track after cutting.

I have the Grobet USA (now made in India) Double Extra Slim files in 4", 5" & 6" in stock,
see my website for details.

Take Care and Stay Sharp,
Jim Davey
Jim Davey Planes & Sharpening - Home

Thanks Jim, yes I did notice them last night on you site. If we get the chance I will chat with you about them in Mittagong on the weekend