cwr
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Post by cwr on Sept 28, 2012 15:37:05 GMT
Decided to treat myself to a few nice new files. Anyone any recommendations as to a make or source of good quality files?
Cheers
Chris
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Post by durhambuilder on Sept 28, 2012 16:56:35 GMT
Axminster power tools are cheapest for Vallorbe, still expensive though!
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Post by shoogle on Sept 28, 2012 19:46:08 GMT
I'll second Vallorbe (and from Axminster)
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cwr
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Post by cwr on Oct 2, 2012 12:02:48 GMT
Thanks for the recommendation guys, think I’ll get a few of those.
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chiptim
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Post by chiptim on Oct 23, 2012 16:02:06 GMT
I just bought some of these from Axminster. What has turned up is F L Grobet not Vallorbe. I see they're Swiss so assume they're decent files? I haven't tried them yet.
Regards Tim
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isc
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Post by isc on Oct 24, 2012 10:28:25 GMT
I use Nicholson, and Whiltshire files this side of the rock. isc
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uuu
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Post by uuu on Oct 24, 2012 17:05:17 GMT
I have Axminster ones. They have "FL Grobet Vallorbe Export" on them. I think Vallorbe in this context may be the town where they were made?
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kwil
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Post by kwil on Oct 24, 2012 18:07:07 GMT
I must confess I rely upon Oberg files, Sandvik make in Portugal. Never had a problem weith these.
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Post by shoogle on Oct 24, 2012 18:18:54 GMT
That'it. There are a few different trade marks (Grobet/Glardon etc) but they are made in Vallorbe and all seem to be marketed under the blue Vallorbe logo
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chiptim
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Post by chiptim on Oct 25, 2012 6:27:38 GMT
Thanks Gents I'll keep them then. I haven't tried them yet as I think they're going to be wrapped up for the children to give me for my birthday. Better than socks:-)
Regards Tim
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Post by digger on Oct 29, 2012 12:39:41 GMT
Thanks Gents I'll keep them then. I haven't tried them yet as I think they're going to be wrapped up for the children to give me for my birthday. Better than socks:-) Regards Tim is better than socks.  |
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Post by teakfreak on Oct 31, 2012 11:45:04 GMT
Tome Feteira files, also made in Portugal are a good make and reasonably priced.
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David Thompson
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Post by David Thompson on Nov 26, 2012 17:18:25 GMT
For small round files I have found the files sold for sharpening chain saws are pretty good. I think they are Sandvik and I got them in my local tool shop.
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Post by tombayford on Dec 15, 2012 16:17:48 GMT
I have a set of Seanator files in my tool box at work very sharp and good quality there available from your local cromwell tools no connection just good stuff reasonably cheap.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2013 22:09:40 GMT
Chris
One of my Xmas presents to myself was the five piece Vallorbe 8" 2nd cut set from Tradesmans Choice marked 'Grobet' arrived today. Allegedly half price at £44 odd! I have to say that they are fantastic, the bite so predictable that I have reserved them for brass only as I usually land up removing too much with my other (second rate) files!
JB.
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russell
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Post by russell on Jan 5, 2013 16:07:14 GMT
Chris One of my Xmas presents to myself was the five piece Vallorbe 8" 2nd cut set from Tradesmans Choice marked 'Grobet' arrived today. Allegedly half price at £44 odd! I have to say that they are fantastic, the bite so predictable that I have reserved them for brass only as I usually land up removing too much with my other (second rate) files! JB. Excellent files but a bit expensive, especially when they offer the same files without handles for about £25. Wooden handles just cost pence. Russell. |
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