Auger Bit Files "Where to find"

[Floyd White]

OK, for a new guy to this forum, but not new to woodworking, I need help. For the last two years, I have broadened my horizons, and gotten into sawmilling and timber framing. After finishing my shed frame, it was time to re-clean and sharpen my tools. I used the last of the Nicholson auger bit files that I got from my dad's vast tool collection. For a while now ,I have not been able to find any thru any of my usual sources. Does anyone still make them, and where can they be gotten? Thanks for any info you can share on this. Andy:confused::confused:

[Joe Tilson]

Lee Valley shows one in their catalog. I don't know how good it is, but am thinking about getting it.

[Frank Strazza]

Try Tools for Working Wood in Brooklyn NY. Great company, no affiliation!

[maximillian arango]

amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005M273E2/ref=aw_wl_ov_dp_1_15?colid=2EKSYV2PM1T18&coliid=I10Z3BVS3XXJJZ) has one but I don't like the amazon one very much after using it so I'm going to get the one from tools from woodworking (http://www.toolsforworkingwood.com/store/dept/TRR/item/MS-AUG) because it looks like it was cut better

[Joe Bailey]

Lie Nielsen

http://www.lie-nielsen.com/files/auger-bit-file/

[lowell holmes]

Frank,

Why don't you post the tiger maple violin you made?

[Daniel Sutton]

I've got the Lee Valley file and like it. It's worked on 1/4 up to 1 inch bits. I got it on a whim during free shipping and am glad that I did. I have no comparison to anything else, so it's a narrow opinion.

[Jim Koepke]

Of late my auger bits have been getting careful attention with a slip stone.

One just has to be careful to not abrade the wrong surface.

jtk

[Eric Brown]

Perhaps this thread on auger files will help - http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?212577-Auger-File-Information&highlight=


I like the Lee Valley and Tools for Working Wood version best. And the price is reasonable.