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Any particular brand of file to use???
Hello All!
Yes I am one of those pestery newbies here that knows nothing about knife making but I have read and read on this forum as well as on many different other forums. I am really intriguded about this hobby. I have a 13 years old son that loves to hunt and fish and he loves knives. I am trying to find us a hobby to share for us both to enjoy. I would like to start on a simple little knife project that my son and I can do using hand files. I would eventually like to be able to getting into the belt sanding and maybe even some forging but that is a long way down the road. One has to crawl before they can walk. My question is what particular brand of single mill files do yall recommend? Also I figure the longer stroke the better so I was looking at some 12 to 14 inch files. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated and I really enjoy this forum. This is my first post but I have read for hours and hours learning all kind of neat stuff. Thanks for your time and have wonderful day!!! |
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Only one word if you want a file that is worth buying.......Nicholson
__________________ WWW.CAFFREYKNIVES.NET Caffreyknives@gmail.com "Every CHOICE has a CONSEQUENCE, and all your CONSEQUENCES are a result of your CHOICES." |
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Okay...Now I have another question. I know that you are suppose to use a single mill file using a forward motion stroke. Is it permitable to use a double mill bastard file while profiling the blade to cut down on all the filing? After that begin to clean it up using the single mill.
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Almost anything is permissible if it works for you ...
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Probably ok now....the File Police were decommissioned on page 1244 of OB-Care.
Use what ever means gets you there, just remember to never draw the file backward. You can really speed things up using a sidegrinder to bulk out your primary bevels. Takes a bit of practice but gets you to the filing stage a lot faster. Just remember to stop grinding just before you go too far. __________________ Carl Rechsteiner, Bladesmith Georgia Custom Knifemakers Guild, Charter Member Knifemakers Guild, voting member Registered Master Artist - GA Council for the Arts C Rex Custom Knives Blade Show Table 6-H |
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Not sure what your access to Nicholson Files but these guys had great deals on files
http://shop.vendio.com/satco/item/879197718/index.html I'd highly recommend a file card as well |
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Any thoughts or opinions??? |
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For roughing out the profile it might speed things up a bit, but it might be harder to control, especially for a 13 year old. For draw filing, the length really doesnt matter.
I'd recommend 1/2 rounds in Bastard, Second and Smooth cuts (This will allow you to do things like finger guards in full tang knifes). I'd pick up a couple of round (larger) and chainsaw files (smaller diameter) and a tri-square I think you be pleasantly surprised on how fast you can remove metal with a file |
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half round files have a flat side two files in one the only problem is most half rounds are double cut
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I'd recommend it based solely on cost. If you can get both, buy both
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If I may add my opinion to thisw body of knowledge, About 20 years ago a ran across a file made by the "SIMONDS" Folks. I use the "Multi-Kut" style. I purchase them by the dozen and they work really well for me. They are a bit pricy but are superior to the Nicholsen and diamond brands in my opinion. I have tried several brands from the Baltic Nations but the fall short to the Simonds. They have a diamond shape cut in the teeth that dispurse the cut metal and they last a good bit longer than the others. Google up on the internet if you want to try them.
Larry Peterson |
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