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273697 | gtgrouch@r... | 2021‑05‑15 | files |
I did a quick search earlier today looking for vixen files. I blundered onto this firm that mostly focuses on sheet metal. They started after WWII, recycling surplus materials at an old Beechcraft factory. Anyway, they have a great selection of files. Has anyone done business with them? https://www.yardstore.com/nsearch/?q=files Regards, Gary Katsanis Albion New York, USA |
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273698 | Ed Minch <edminch3@g...> | 2021‑05‑15 | Re: files |
Lookoing at the prices of high quality files, these are probably not the best, but they may do the job for you Ed Minch |
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273713 | scottg <scottg@s...> | 2021‑05‑16 | Re: files |
https://www.yardstore.com/nsearch/?q=files You have found a tiny hole in the world of old school people still making true magic. Anything I ever knew from them was delight. The prices are a gift. yours scott -- ******************************* Scott Grandstaff Box 409 Happy Camp, Ca 96039 scottg@s... http://www.snowcrest.net/kitty/sgrandstaff/ http://www.snowcrest.net/kitty/hpages/index.html |
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273722 | Claudio DeLorenzi <claudio@d...> | 2021‑05‑17 | Re: files |
I have a few old Vixen body work files from when I used to do my own body work a lifetime ago. They used to be awesome, not sure if their bean counters have “rationalized” in the meantime. Claudio |
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273760 | Ed Minch <edminch3@g...> | 2021‑05‑23 | Re: Weird Handle |
Hugh Very desirable file handle - I have found only 2 in my perusing https://www.ebay.com/itm/363384647478?hash=item549b69af36:g:sM0AAOSw7cZgkj3g Ed Minch |
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273761 | Stager, Scott P. <StagerS@m...> | 2021‑05‑23 | Re: Weird Handle |
Tony showed one the other day in his Jackstown flea market acquisitions (at least I think he did :0) —Scott (the one in Missouri) On May 23, 2021, at 12:36 PM, Ed Minch |
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273768 | Michael Blair <branson2@s...> | 2021‑05‑24 | Re: Weird Handle |
Yep, a file handle. I picked up three of these before the prices got so steep. All in service in my shop. They work *very* well. Mike in Woodland |
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273772 | Hugh Brown <HughTBrown@c...> | 2021‑05‑24 | Re: Weird Handle |
On 5/23/2021 8:16 PM, Michael Blair wrote: > > Yep, a file handle. I picked up three of these before the prices got > so steep. All in service in my shop. They work *very* well. > > Mike in Woodland > So at a buck, I guess my grandson got a deal. |
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273773 | Dan Beck <drumsandbacon@g...> | 2021‑05‑24 | Re: Weird Handle |
Any insight as to why these handles are in demand? Mike - you said they work very well. What in particular makes them work so well? Just curious. Thanks. -- I'm a simple man. I like pretty dark-haired women and breakfast food. |
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273774 | leeburk | 2021‑05‑24 | Re: Weird Handle |
Yes, I have one of these - exactly like one of these. It is a portable file handle. It works just fine. One just needs to have the thumbscrew opposite your palm. Cast iron (malleable I think) so likely 19th century and "bomb proof." |
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273776 | Bill Ghio | 2021‑05‑24 | Re: Weird Handle |
> On May 24, 2021, at 1:56 PM, leeburk via groups.io |
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273778 | scottg <scottg@s...> | 2021‑05‑24 | Re: Weird Handle |
> Any insight as to why these handles are in demand? > Tools, like anything else, experience fads. You couldn't give these file handles away a few years ago. I sold 2 spare Stanley router planes for 5 bucks apiece once, and it took me a while to sell them. yours scott -- ******************************* Scott Grandstaff Box 409 Happy Camp, Ca 96039 scottg@s... http://www.snowcrest.net/kitty/sgrandstaff/ http://www.snowcrest.net/kitty/hpages/index.html |
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273781 | Erik Levin | 2021‑05‑24 | Re: Weird Handle |
Dan asked someone else: >What in particular makes them work so well? I have a bunch of these, all dirt cheap, most yard sale finds from sellers that just wanted stuff gone and weren't concerned with what they are. Many files get a lot of use and have their own handles. Maybe a couple dozen in my shop. Many other files are more specialized, and don't get their own handles- they store a lot more compactly bare-tang, if you will. A well fit handle is, well, well fit. It is in line, stays on in use, and fits the hand well. Depending on the handle type, fitting can take a lot of time, removal can be difficult, and each reuse reduces the life. (think burnt in handles, for example). There are jobs where I might use a dozen or more files, all different, all specials. These cast iron handle go on in seconds, are a good size, hold well, fit the hand well, and come back off easily when desired. In my shop, these handles go on the "all the rest" files. (I have a LOT of "and the rest" files. Last count was several hundred a few years ago- many duplicates from NOS box lots- and I have many more now.) *** This message was sent from a convenience email service, and the reply address(es) may not match the originating address |
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273782 | Kirk Eppler | 2021‑05‑24 | Re: Weird Handle |
On Mon, May 24, 2021 at 10:47 AM Dan Beck |
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273783 | Matthew Groves <grovesthegrey@g...> | 2021‑05‑24 | Re: Weird Handle |
Ha! Kirk is right that I sometimes do the buy low/sell high thing. I did that with Stanley 42Xs for about 7 years. Must’ve had 50 or so pass through my hands. It’s not Tony Seo level, but more like a local street thug level. I DO like those file handles, and DID buy up several (including all the leads Kirk would throw my way), but I have decided that…..and it pains me to say it….I have enough of them. I have enough of a lot of things, actually. And I owe it all to you fellers. Matthew Groves Springfield, MO Who did VERY regretfully miss out on not only one, but TWO Eclipse No. 77 sets on ebay last night. I was a fool. |
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273784 | Brian Welch <brian.w.welch@g...> | 2021‑05‑24 | Re: Weird Handle |
Speaking of tool fads, I'm surprised our recent discussion of bow saws didn't set off a new round of panic buying and WTBs for saw blade punches. No one even mentioned them. Kinda sad, actually. Brian |
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273785 | Erik Levin | 2021‑05‑24 | Re: Weird Handle |
I do need to ask a question about these: I have only seen one size in the wild (100mm/4inches long, or a tad more) and it is only suitable for files up to about 10", or maybe 12", depending on the file pattern and make. Are there other sizes? In particular large enough to take the tang on a 14" or 18" Nicholson? *** This message was sent from a convenience email service, and the reply address(es) may not match the originating address |
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273786 | Matthew Groves <grovesthegrey@g...> | 2021‑05‑24 | Re: Weird Handle |
That’s so funny. Ever since I bought a whitney punch (ok, a few of them) I’ve literally sat looking out my front window waiting for someone to need something punched in metal. It’s only happened once in the last year, but WHAT A FEELING!! It did come to pass on Saturday that my neighbor needed a dowel to fit into a pipe shaped object. I whipped out a sharp AA Woods hollow auger and a Fray brace (108, methinks) and in seconds I had spokepointed and then was on my way to dowel diameter reduction. I bottomed out the tool, and needed a few more inches, so out came the spokeshave and it was perfect in like 3 minutes start to finish. Yes, these are the endorphins we crave. Matthew Groves Springfield, MO |
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273787 | Tony Seo | 2021‑05‑24 | Re: Weird Handle |
On 5/24/2021 4:23 PM, Matthew Groves wrote: > It’s not Tony Seo level, but more like a local street thug level. HEY..I resemble that remark!! Tony (working and working...never ends!) -- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tonyseomusic Old River Hard Goods http://oldetoolshop.com/ |
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273788 | Ed Minch <edminch3@g...> | 2021‑05‑24 | Re: Weird Handle |
Mathew wrote of Kirk > > Kirk is right that I sometimes do the buy low/sell high thing. My first thought is that is what I do, too. But then I noticed he said buy LOW and sell HIGH and realized I had gotten it backwards Ed Minch |
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273789 | cowtown_eric <ecoyle@t...> | 2021‑05‑24 | Re: Weird Handle |
I agree they work very well. Eric |
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273790 | Matthew Groves <grovesthegrey@g...> | 2021‑05‑24 | Re: Weird Handle |
My experience is…no. |
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273792 | Phil E. <pedgerton66@g...> | 2021‑05‑24 | Re: Weird Handle |
And of course there's the miracle handle, an old golf ball. As good as any and cheap at twice the price, if free. Phil E On Mon, May 24, 2021 at 6:13 PM Matthew Groves |
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273797 | Kirk Eppler | 2021‑05‑24 | Re: Weird Handle |
On Mon, May 24, 2021 at 4:16 PM Phil E. |
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273820 | Dave Nighswander <wishingstarfarm663@m...> | 2021‑05‑26 | Re: Weird Handle |
I have several bow saws and 3 blade punches. Might be we are all stocked up? Need some new apprentices. Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 From: Brian Welch<mailto:brian.w.welch@g...> Sent: Monday, May 24, 2021 4:34 PM To: Matthew Groves<mailto:grovesthegrey@g...> Cc: Kirk Eppler<mailto:eppler.kirk@g...>; Tools Old<mailto:oldtools@g...> Subject: Re: [oldtools] Weird Handle Speaking of tool fads, I'm surprised our recent discussion of bow saws didn't set off a new round of panic buying and WTBs for saw blade punches. No one even mentioned them. Kinda sad, actually. Brian |
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273821 | Kirk Eppler | 2021‑05‑26 | Re: Weird Handle |
On Wed, May 26, 2021 at 10:35 AM David Nighswander < wishingstarfarm663@m...> wrote: > I have several bow saws and 3 blade punches. Might be we are all stocked > up? > Need some new apprentices. > > > > Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for > Windows 10 > > > > *From: *Brian Welch |
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273826 | Charlie Rodgers <crodgers3163@g...> | 2021‑05‑27 | Re: Weird Handle |
Well, as I’ve been told, good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgement. Charlie Rodgers |
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