lancelot
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Post by lancelot on Sept 13, 2006 14:41:53 GMT
Hello folks,
I think that this topic may have been posted before, if so I am unable to locate it. Would anyone remember the article in question, it was a wire of round section with cutting teeth all round the cirumference over the length of the wire, which was about 8'' in length, it fitted into the type of hand saw of ''bow'' shape, notably used for ''fret work'' in wood.
If anyone knows of a supplier, please let me know.
All the best for now,
John.
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Post by baggo on Sept 13, 2006 15:35:35 GMT
Hi John,
I remember them well. I bought some many years ago for cutting some long thin slots in the panel of a mixing desk I was making.They came with a couple of adaptors to enable them to be used in a standard hacksaw frame. I've still got a couple somewhere. Chronos list them in their catalogue but only to fit a junior hacksaw frame at £5.50 for 3.
John
PS just noticed Reeves sell them in course and medium grade - could be 9" long but description is not clear.
There's a load for sale on Ebay but you'll have to be quick - auction finishes in 5 hours!
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Post by lancelot on Sept 13, 2006 18:42:21 GMT
Hi John,
I wonder if we are singing from the same hymn sheet here, as I can not trace them in either ''Chronos'' or ''Reeves'', nor can I find them on ''ebay''. I listed them as above, and in various other guises, with no hits as to vendors. I will contact Chronos and Reeves tomorrow.
All the best for now,
John.
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Post by Peter W. on Sept 13, 2006 19:35:10 GMT
Blackgates have ABRA files, and also the clips to use
them in an ordinary hacksaw.
They're 9" long and can be medium or coarse (I got
3 of each at Harrogate -- there's nothing worse than
snapping the last one by being too heavy-handed !).
Chronos sell an adjustable piercing saw (pg. 72).
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Post by lancelot on Sept 13, 2006 20:10:13 GMT
Thank you chaps,
I will follow up on this information and hopefully obtain a supply,
they are for cutting out the framework of an engine I am building, 3/16'' steel plate, rather do it this way than chain drill.
All the best for now,
John.
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Post by Uzzy on Sept 13, 2006 21:30:33 GMT
Found this on another ME Website hope its of use.
I also have several new packets of Abrafiles left for sale [at] £4.50 per pack
George Hurst
mandjorgi [at] tiscali.co.uk
01570 434 449
Lampeter
West Wales
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Post by baggo on Sept 14, 2006 1:13:57 GMT
Hi John,
I should have perhaps given the URL for the Ebay items. Try searching for Abrafile (without the gap). I don't envy you cutting out 3/16" steel with them though - good luck!
John
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Post by Shawki Shlemon on Sept 14, 2006 10:32:39 GMT
Hi
I use ABRA files a lot when making frames and other parts , but I only use them to connect holes and make it easy to break pieces off , not for complete cutting . I agree with baggo cutting 3/16 frames with them will be a hard job . But have a go and good luck .They fit on normal hacksaw frame with two special clips, one each side . Fit the colour end to the frame handle .Also take utmost care as they break easily .
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Post by lancelot on Sept 14, 2006 15:21:38 GMT
Hello Shawki,
I totally agree, the idea is to bore at radius on corners ,with a few holes interspaced, join the dots ,so to speak, rather than chain drilling.
Alll the best for now,
John.
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Post by ron on Sept 14, 2006 18:52:14 GMT
John
B&Q used to stock them, haven't checked recently though.
Ron
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Post by lancelot on Sept 17, 2006 16:57:34 GMT
Hello folks,
Had a ''brainstorm'' and milled them out with a 3/16 slot cutter, worked just fine, I will keep the ''abrafiles'' for... LIGHTER... jobs in the future.
All the best for now,
John.
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