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8th September 2016, 04:30 PM #706
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15th September 2016, 04:10 PM #707
Yep, sheoak, just negotiating with the Timber Bloke for a length or two.
I made up what is effectively a jamb chuck for my metalwork lathe and sanded them up to 2500 grit wet and dry then used brasso cloth to polish (used to be called duraglit years ago)
Was not overly happy with the shine, will tap a screw onto the end of the jig so I can hold them steady when I take them to the buff for a workout, I have an edge behind the ferrule so the buff does not round over the edge.
Can't find a 4mm square file so have been using a square needle file, it is a tad too small for the job but it gets there.
Polie
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15th September 2016, 05:25 PM #708
I got a cheap file from Bunnings and then used an angle grinder with a flap disk to remove the teeth on one side and one edge to make those both safe, then I cut length wise through the file to make it narrower so that I could get the full length through the ferrule. Sounds more complicated than it really is. I'll take a picture when I get home.
Ray
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16th September 2016, 10:02 AM #709
Was the file soft enough to remove the teeth or did you have to anneal it to soften it up?
Why did you use a flap disk rather than just a standard angle grinder metal grinding disk?
Also interested to know how you 'cut the file length wise', milling one side down would be an option but holding it in a vice would flatten the teeth you were trying to save.
I have read about people modifying files to make all sorts of things, I think the current Wood Review makes a small chisel or awl out of one, but I have always just left them as is and used them for their stated purpose. Modifying a square file will help break the ice (or the file ) and open up more possibilities.
Polie
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18th September 2016, 02:45 PM #710
You could use a normal grinding disk, it just happened to be that a flap disk was already in the grinder, and anyway the flap disk leaves a smoother finish.
In general files get re-purposed all the time, the reason is simply that worn out files accumulate over time, and they are a readily available source of high carbon steel. I don't ever remember throwing a file away.
Ray
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18th September 2016, 05:41 PM #711
Ray
I'm a little bit the same except that I seem to accumulate more files than projects.
I am constantly amazed how many sellers on US Ebay advertise lots of used files and for quite a lot of money. For me it holds about as much attraction as used chewing gum. I went with a palatable (oops!) simile there or the police from the ministry of decency would have demanded I left, but the rubber manufacturers would have thanked me for the free advertising.
Regards
PaulBushmiller;
"Power tends to corrupt. Absolute power corrupts, absolutely!"
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13th October 2016, 08:07 PM #712
Bump... just keeping this on the front page. I'm back from working overseas, but haven't yet got a clear run at the remaining chisels. Soon....
Ray
PS Has anyone heard anything from guyc45 in Texas, I sent him a PM to confirm that his chisels arrived ok, but never heard back?
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12th November 2016, 08:44 AM #713Senior Member
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Hello Ray,
Bump to keep the thread on the front page.
Any progress?
Regards, Bill
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12th November 2016, 03:23 PM #714
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19th January 2017, 04:00 PM #715
Got some ready to go, I'll be posting next week. You will receive a PM to confirm details and current postal address.
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8th February 2017, 02:33 PM #716
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21st March 2017, 08:08 AM #717Senior Member
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Hello Ray,
Bump to keep the thread on the front page. Where are you at with the chisels?
Regards, Bill
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21st March 2017, 01:44 PM #718
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23rd May 2017, 07:07 PM #719Senior Member
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Hello Ray,
Another bump to keep the thread current.
Assuming that the grinding is finished what's left to do? If it's a matter of assembly I am happy to do that myself as I did with the firmer chisels.
I'm keen to get my set because I'm moving soon & trying to tidy up all the loose ends before that.
Regards, Bill.
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23rd May 2017, 10:29 PM #720GOLD MEMBER
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I have been following this thread for a few years now, and must say that it is a real labour of love Ray.
Kudos to you.
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