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 Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 2:51 am |
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| Amigo |
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Slavia, in a past post, mentioned using a diamond file. That post reminded me that I needed much better and more than the single I had.
Found a 10 piece set that looks Slavia's at Harbor Freight for $6.00. Tried each file on hard Thompson shafting - all cut great!
The set Consists of these shapes: Round, Tapered round, Half round, Barrette, Crossing, Knife, Equaling, Warding, Square, 3square(triangular cross-section). All are 6" long including the small plastic handle on the shank of each. The two inches of each file's working surface is well coated with a reasonably fine grit which, on the shafting test piece, left a finish similar to a steel needle file on soft steel.
The files are Diamond Life brand & are Harbor Freight Item# 06989 and come in a see-thru plastic pouch. For 6 bucks they are a steal!
BTW, also bought a 12 pc. Needle(pattern) file set for $3.99 which so far, seem to be as good as Swiss. H.F. Item# 0468
Thanks for the reminder Slavia!
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| Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 3:54 am |
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| kanyon |
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TIP....They are great for dressing the cuting edge
of carbite lathe inserts |
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| Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 12:10 am |
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| Slavia |
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| My diamond files were an impulse purchase at the Minnesota State Fair. They turned out to be pretty nice. |
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| Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 12:59 am |
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| Amigo |
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Kanyon:
You have confirmed my suspicion. I want to try them on both inserts and brazed carbide.
Slavia, you now have another source and item # if more are needed.
Thanks again for your reminder(mention) in an earlier post.
Best Regards,
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| Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 1:09 am |
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| yourdaddyjoe |
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| Cool... I have to head down there in the morining and pick a set up. |
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