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Thread: Hand saw files.
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1st October 2014, 07:31 PM #16
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Stewie, here is the table of widths as I understand them, there will be minor differences between makers, and probably over time by a maker. I have the same table in 32nd's of an inch if that is useful:
File Width in mm (approx) File Length Regular Slim Extra Slim Double-Extra Slim Three Square AP Three Square SP Three Square SP Narrow Needle Files 3" 5.5 4 - - 4 140/3.3 3½" 7 4.75 - - - 4.8 160/3.8 4" 8.75 5.5 4.75 4 7 7.5 5.8 180/4.3 4½" 10 6.5 5.5 4.5 200/4.4 5" 10.5 7 5.5 4.75 8.3 6.7 5½" 11 8 6.5 5.5 6" 12 8.75 6.5 5.5 10 10.3 8.3 7" 13.5 10.5 9 6.5 8" 15 12 10.5 8 14 14.3 10.3 10" 18.25 15 13.5 - 17 17.2 17.2 12" 21.5 - - - 20 20.2 20.2
I had a look at 3 Square SP file prices at AJS - unbelievable! Probably why I don't have any.
Your right, I guess I like to get a bargain, $6-7 a NOS file in box lots is pretty reasonable (they do go higher sometimes though - eternal vigilance...).
Cheers
Peter
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1st October 2014, 07:41 PM #17
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Hi Peter. As a general guide the scale you supplied is good enough for my purposes.
regards Stewie;
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31st January 2021, 06:31 PM #18
Vallorbe cut 4 needle file LA2407
Hi Maestros,
Let me resurrect this ancient corpse of a conversation....
I've a 16tpi and 20tpi Veritas dovetail saw. These ones --> Veritas Dovetail & Crosscut Saws - Lee Valley Tools
Lovingly cared fro by their previous owner, but I'm wishing to give them a sharpen.
Reading through this thread, it appears I need to obtain the Vallorbe cut 4 needle file LA2407 as outlined in the chart above, perhaps in the form of a 3 Square SP.
??
I have absolutely no idea what these terms mean - but I can use Google with them
These would be the right thing? They seem mighty expensive....
Glardon-Vallorbe Three-Square Needle Files - LA2407 | OttoFrei.com
GLARDON VALLORBE SWISS NEEDLE FILE THREE SQUARE-16cm Cut # 00-0-1-2-3-4-6 LA2407 | eBay
FILE NEEDLE 160MM NO.4 CUT THREESQUARE | Needle Files | Files | Tools - Hand, Measuring & Precision | Blackwoods
Screenshot_2021-01-31 Glardon-Vallorbe Three-Square Needle Files - LA2407.png
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31st January 2021, 09:14 PM #19
If you can get a 4" DEST file, it should do for both your saws (certainly the 16tpi), but they are as hard to get, or harder than the needle files.
Funny you should put up this post today, I was searching for a cut 6 needle file yesterday & discovered they don't exist anywhere in Oz. I didn't find the OtoFrei site, so thanks for that - I wonder what postage from Germany is on a couple of files? I did find the ebay site you linked to. The prices are much the same as here, but did you notice the postage? I decided $Au73 is just a bit much to pay to post a needle file from the US...
I have no affiliation with Australian Jeweller's supplies, but they may be your best bet. And yes, it is the cut 4 you want, the others are too coarse for saw sharpening. They are cheaper by the dozen, but the Glardons will give you about 8-10 sharpenings per file (possibly more if you just do light touch-ups), so a couple of files will last you quite a while.
Cheers,IW
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31st January 2021, 11:03 PM #20
Not too bad. I put 12 of the 160-4 Cut 4's in the cart, received a bulk discount, plus a further 5% off using the code (NEWFREI) and post is $23.78
Total $108.60, but no Australia Tax on that
I'll use the opportunity to look around and grabbing a few other trinkets before I order.
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1st February 2021, 07:56 AM #21
Just following along here,Evan keep us informed please of how it works out.(I’m sure I can justify more files [emoji6])
Cheers Matt.
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16th March 2021, 08:57 AM #22
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Any joy?
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16th March 2021, 02:43 PM #23
No follow through yet... been working on another project.
Though I really should order these....
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16th March 2021, 06:07 PM #24
Do I hear the words "Group Buy"?
I'd be interested in a couple of them if you'd like to on-sell? Or add to your purchase and pay a proportionate share of the shipping cost?
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