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    Fresh information about HF files

    I should have gotten around to this some time ago,but yesterday I had the occasion of using the HF file I bought several months ago.

    Sorry to say,though the bastard cut file looked o.k.,it just filed like it was worn out rather than like a sharp new file. I haven't looked at the teeth under a microscope,but I think maybe the teeth have been bent back too much during cutting them.

    Regardless of the problem,the file just did not file mild steel well. I will not buy any more of them.

    At some point,I will try the Kobalt files that Lowes sells. But don't hold your breath!! I move slowly these days.
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    Thanks for sharing your findings on this quest George.

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    This just reminds me that yesterday, I partially refiled teeth into a disston thumbhole rip with a bacho file. the bahcos are so nicely made. I have to file about the equivalent of a third of the depth of all of the teeth all the way along the saw, and so far it feels like I may get through that with a single corner on the file.

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    Thanks for the info George!
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    Quote Originally Posted by David Weaver View Post
    This just reminds me that yesterday, I partially refiled teeth into a disston thumbhole rip with a bacho file. the bahcos are so nicely made. I have to file about the equivalent of a third of the depth of all of the teeth all the way along the saw, and so far it feels like I may get through that with a single corner on the file.
    +1 I've tried lots of vintage and contempory saw files which represented for me lots of time and $. For such a utilitarian tool, saw file - I now just buy bahco and call it a day. David as you describe re-toothing is too much work too use soft files IMHO.

    Cheers, Mike

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    Are we specifically referring to Bahco saw files or just sommer metal files that can be used on anything?
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    I think George is talking about mill files, and I muddied the water with talk about saw files.

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    Yes,8" mill file from HF. Bastard cut. I would like to try a Kobalt from Lowes. At least they are available with finer teeth. I hate those hexagonal tangs. They try to force you to use their ugly 2 tone plastic handles. I say just drill a hole in a wood handle and drive the hex in.

    Probably I'll end up cluttering my shop with another BAD Asian file when I buy a Kobalt. Have to wait and see.

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