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6th Jul 2019, 03:30 PM #1Senior Member
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File handles.
Hi all, hard drive died, lost my favorites. I am fairly sure there was a thread on here where someone did up a drawing of a good file handle and the reasons why it was better. I have done advanced searches on here and the Woodwork Forums, under, files, handles and ferrules, but I can't find it.
Hopefully the original poster may be able to direct me to it.
Thanks,
Crocy.
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7th Jul 2019, 10:03 AM #2
Richard I have drawings will email latter. I made a stash up years ago for Woodlee
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7th Jul 2019, 11:26 AM #3Most Valued Member
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here tis...I think this is what your looking for anyways
Better file handles.pdf
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7th Jul 2019, 09:00 PM #4Senior Member
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Thank you Ray,
Crocy.
Thank you Eskimo, I don't think that's actually the article I was looking for, but it is good, so I will study it in depth, then hit the wood lathe and knock a few out and see if they meet my needs. My right hand is giving me some grief, so I want to explore all avenues to help me.
Thanks again,
Rgds,
Crocy.
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9th Jul 2019, 11:15 AM #5
Not good about right hand crocy keep an eyes on it. Whatch out f I r flying off the handle too
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9th Jul 2019, 02:34 PM #6
HI GUYS,
Thanks to Eskimo for posting the PDF.
I made sure to save a copy to my files.
Grahame
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9th Jul 2019, 05:33 PM #7
Hi,
In the woodwork class at school, the lathes, three of them, were in front of the windows. I remember it was a common thing to hear a crash of broken glass as a chisel disappeared through one of the panes. At one point there were several missing panes covered with cardboard, but sometimes the chisels bounced off those. It was dodgy working on one of the benches behind, if someone was using a lathe.Best Regards:
Baron J.
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1st Sep 2019, 11:02 AM #8
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1st Sep 2019, 01:25 PM #9
Handles cut on bandsaw
For a different approach to tool handles using a bandsaw:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUkFxkWYZCI
I haven't tried it yet as I need to sort out tyres for my little 3 wheel bandsaw but it looks promising - just alter the template until you find a size / shape that suits you.
Findlay
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1st Sep 2019, 08:53 PM #10Most Valued Member
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I didnt have to make a jig on the wood lathe which made it quicker to make one...but if doing lots that would be quicker.
I also find that smaller files are best fitted with smaller handles...the files feel more balanced and definitely look better than having a large handle....so you have to make a few templates if you have some small files.
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5th Sep 2020, 12:22 PM #11Most Valued Member
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thats what I did also...smaller files certainly feel better with the smaller handles
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5th Sep 2020, 10:21 PM #12Diamond Member
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Nice looking file handles Eskimo
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6th Sep 2020, 12:17 PM #13
I have a lot of smaller files. Not many of them were originally purchased with with a handle. Therefore I have been forced to make the file handles my self.
I have no operating wood lathe but I can turn them in my metalwork lathe. After making a dozen or so, I can wholeheartedly agree with the other respondents opinions on the reduced size being better for small files.
Using a handle proportional to the sizing of the file used is much more comfortable, more controllable and safe.
Small broom handles and doweling make suitable handles. Copper tube ,aluminium tube,stainless tube, brass fittings and curtain rod tubes have all seen duty as ferules.
Grahame
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