Thanks: 0
Likes: 0
Needs Pictures: 0
Picture(s) thanks: 0
Results 1 to 6 of 6
Thread: Sharpening files
-
29th Aug 2021, 01:27 PM #1
Sharpening files
I bought a new Nicholson bastard file (made in Sth. America), I managed to dull it after a few hours of use on high carbon steel !
I tried the white vinegar etch but that has not had any effect , no good. Maybe a stronger acid is needed. Maybe the prep wasn't good enough, cleaning the grooves, I used a copper scraper.
Any suggestions ?
-
29th Aug 2021, 01:43 PM #2Most Valued Member
- Join Date
- Jul 2016
- Location
- Melbourne
- Age
- 35
- Posts
- 1,522
If it lost its edge that quickly id sharpen it straight into the bin and replace it.
Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk
-
29th Aug 2021, 03:01 PM #3Gear expert in training
- Join Date
- Aug 2008
- Location
- Melbourne
- Age
- 34
- Posts
- 1,075
Unfortunately, the new Nicholson stuff (along with many other well-known brands) it's kinda crap...
This guy has a lot of new-old-stock files (and a ton of other stuff like taps, endmills, etc.) from back when they were made properly at very good prices https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_...oc=2&_nkw=file Based in Australia as well so postage won't kill you
No affiliation other than being a happy customerGear cutting specialists and general engineers www.hardmanbros.com.au
Fine pitch gear cutting from 0.1 Module www.rigear.com.au
-
29th Aug 2021, 04:14 PM #4Golden Member
- Join Date
- Sep 2008
- Location
- Riddells Creek, Vic.
- Posts
- 831
What was the hardness of the steel being filed?
-
29th Aug 2021, 04:43 PM #5
Spring
I am beveling the lower edge , of old Land Rover leaf springs ( long story ) , I use a angle grinder to remove 90% then finish with a file. I don't have a linisher which would be handy for this type of job.
Thanks for the replies, yes, a new Nicholson file is only 10 bucks from Bunnings , I guess I might have to buy a few to finish this job !
elanjacobs thanks for the link
-
29th Aug 2021, 04:49 PM #6Most Valued Member
- Join Date
- Nov 2007
- Location
- melbourne australia
- Posts
- 3,228
I wouldn't expect any file to last very long on leaf spring steel.
Chris
Similar Threads
-
Metal files 101
By Grandad-5 in forum METALWORK GENERALReplies: 205Last Post: 12th Sep 2018, 10:50 AM -
Storing files
By ventureoverland in forum METALWORK GENERALReplies: 20Last Post: 15th Jul 2017, 12:49 AM -
Ressurecting old files.
By Schtoo in forum METALWORK GENERALReplies: 30Last Post: 7th Jun 2007, 10:05 PM -
Music files?
By gemi_babe in forum FORUMS INFO, HELP, DISCUSSION & FEEDBACKReplies: 9Last Post: 7th Sep 2004, 10:30 PM