Grandviewroad | 28 Aug 2013 6:06 p.m. PST |
YEARS ago, like yes, many years ago last millennium, I bought a smashing great file set at HistoriCon at Lancaster Host Resort in a plain grey case. I have always appreciated the fine 'grit' and durability but they are getting a bit shot at this point. I tried a set from Gale Force 9 and hate them, the grit is so big it's like using a flint axe. Anyone have any idea who made them and where I can get a good set? Also, I really need a set of various pliers that have rubber-encased grips so that they do not mark the metal figures with their teeth. Any thoughts on that? Thanks! |
Mr Pumblechook | 28 Aug 2013 6:25 p.m. PST |
With the pliars, one solution I've found is to get a set that have round cross section jaws and some heat-shrink tubing to cover them. You could try model railway stores for the files. That and look for riffler files (short files on a double ended handle that are curved so you can get in places straight files won't fit) |
Neroon | 28 Aug 2013 6:45 p.m. PST |
Try Micro-Mark micromark.com If they don't have it, it can't be had. cheers |
timlillig | 28 Aug 2013 6:56 p.m. PST |
Rubber tipped pliers are fairly common in Jewelry sections of craft stores. |
ming31 | 28 Aug 2013 7:03 p.m. PST |
Harbor freight has odd tools |
DuncanIdaho | 29 Aug 2013 6:34 a.m. PST |
I will second the jewelry section in the craft stores for the pliers. And with the almost weekly coupons from Michaels, Joaans, AC Moore, etc, the cost is pretty reasonable. |
elsyrsyn | 29 Aug 2013 7:28 a.m. PST |
What killer woobie said. Doug |
richarDISNEY | 29 Aug 2013 8:01 a.m. PST |
For pliers, I got a cheap set from Harbor freight that did not have 'teeth'. Then I rubber coated them from a liquid dip can (also found at HF) all for about $6. USD As for files, good luck. I buy mine at a local flea market. They have what they call 'diamond tipped' for about 50 cents each. When they get clogged, I just toss them out. These work really well and have a very fine grit.
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Mr Canuck | 29 Aug 2013 10:30 a.m. PST |
For the pliers, you can do your own rubber coating with this rubber 'paint.' link There are probably other similar products too – this was just the first one on my Google search.
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LeonAdler | 29 Aug 2013 3:00 p.m. PST |
Try Jewelry tool suppliers they will have all the files in the various grades of cut. Smooth jawed pliers with selotape wrapped around each jaw, the good rubbery stuff is great. Usually files just get clogged with metal rather than wearing, a compass point and some time can give them a new lease of life. L |