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Boschmanbrian 2 years, 11 months ago.
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So I have this old file and it’s getting dull, but I have no idea what it’s called and where to buy one. I even went to tool shops and the floor guy has no idea either.
Well I sorta know, similar ones are used in ski tuning and called panzer file, but searching panzer file only brings up ski shops which doesn’t really help.
That’s a flat ” Mill Tooth” file. You can also get 1/2 round and almost certain a flexible file in that style.
Search “Mill Curved Tooth” there’s a bunch of different ones on Amazon
That’s a flat ” Mill Tooth” file. You can also get 1/2 round and almost certain a flexible file in that style.
Search “Mill Curved Tooth” there’s a bunch of different ones on Amazon
Thanks! Milled tooth file returned lots of results, actually Lee Valley has one, I’ll add it to the shopping list. 😀
LV. While they don’t have every possible tool, they generaly will have the ones that matter,
You can also try looking for a “float file”.
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LV. While they don’t have every possible tool, they generaly will have the ones that matter,
Yeah the biggest problem is knowing what the damn thing is called so I know what to look for.
You can also try looking for a “float file”.
What is a float file . Is it flat on all sides .
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You can also try looking for a “float file”.
What is a float file . Is it flat on all sides .
Commonly used in plane making to make a flat surface inside the mouth and where the iron sits. Typically just called a float, but if you google that you get many off topic subjects. I am sure there are other uses for them, but, in essence, it is just another type of file. They make ones meant for metal too, often used in body work. You can get them in different profiles.
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I don't do a fast job. I don't do a slow job. I do a half fast job.
Lie-Nielsen sells some nice Floats…
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Hmm according to wikipedia a float can be resharpened. I actually tried it on mine but didn’t turn out well. I suppose the straight teeth on floats would be easier.
You can also try looking for a “float file”.
What is a float file . Is it flat on all sides .
Commonly used in plane making to make a flat surface inside the mouth and where the iron sits. Typically just called a float, but if you google that you get many off topic subjects. I am sure there are other uses for them, but, in essence, it is just another type of file. They make ones meant for metal too, often used in body work. You can get them in different profiles.
Thank you for that bit of knowledge . I just learned some new today .
Always willing to learn .
That’s a flat ” Mill Tooth” file. You can also get 1/2 round and almost certain a flexible file in that style.
Search “Mill Curved Tooth” there’s a bunch of different ones on Amazon
You can also try looking for a “float file”.
What is a float file . Is it flat on all sides .
Commonly used in plane making to make a flat surface inside the mouth and where the iron sits. Typically just called a float, but if you google that you get many off topic subjects. I am sure there are other uses for them, but, in essence, it is just another type of file. They make ones meant for metal too, often used in body work. You can get them in different profiles.
I don’t believe I have heard of float file or even seen one before. I will have check this out.
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You can also try looking for a “float file”.
Ah.. float, that was the other name I couldn’t think of when I replied yesterday. Here’s a nice selection……
http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/iwasaki-carving-files.aspx@jzmtl we use them in the shop, we call them vixen files, great on aluminum,
They even come in different width, and shapes.@jzmtl we use them in the shop, we call them vixen files, great on aluminum,
They even come in different width, and shapes.Haha, I did search for vixen files before posting the thread, but with the word vixen in it, there were a lot of unrelated results.
Yeah they are awesome for non-ferrous metal.
@jzmtl we use them in the shop, we call them vixen files, great on aluminum,
They even come in different width, and shapes.Haha, I did search for vixen files before posting the thread, but with the word vixen in it, there were a lot of unrelated results.
Yeah they are awesome for non-ferrous metal.
Lol , I just logged on to the computer , sorry I could not see the name of the file on my phone , it actually says vixen right on the handle , and those are the exact same thing we use , I will text you tomorrow 🙂
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