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Draw file recommendation
- Thread starter bjarard
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When I draw file I start with a bastard file (course) then move down to a finish file before sanding. I pick up my files from Harbor Freight, they work as well as the expensive files. Never draw towards the wedding band always draw towards the tang and you shouldn't mess up the band.
Pete G
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The Number 1. File I have used since 1973 for modern and ML gun work is what Stanley originally designed as their 8" Handy File. Not sure if Stanley even makes it anymore, but Nicholson and Apex make the exact same file and they are easy to get at Home Depot, Lowe's, and other hardware stores. Below is the link I found the fastest to show the file I'm referring to:
https://www.amazon.com/Nicholson-06601-8-Inch-Handy-File/dp/B00002N7RN
I like this size as I can better "feel" where I want to put pressure on the file to get a truly flat surface for draw filing barrel flats and a whole host of other things. The double cut size is the rough size that does the most work and the smooth side gives you a fine finish.
I also use large Mill Files up to 18" long, when the surface is already smoother and to get a smooth/uniform surface over large areas.
Gus
https://www.amazon.com/Nicholson-06601-8-Inch-Handy-File/dp/B00002N7RN
I like this size as I can better "feel" where I want to put pressure on the file to get a truly flat surface for draw filing barrel flats and a whole host of other things. The double cut size is the rough size that does the most work and the smooth side gives you a fine finish.
I also use large Mill Files up to 18" long, when the surface is already smoother and to get a smooth/uniform surface over large areas.
Gus
Excellent...I'll purchase one of those. I just have to finish the Octagon portion of a barrel. Thanks
