Just learned a bit about needle files yesterday. Came to comment this exact thing. It's meant to file in tight spots without wearing opposite surfaces.
That used to be a large Nationwide chain of electronic stores they had been around since the 60s or 70s but has recently gone bankrupt in the last 10 years
Those 12 PC needle nose pliers in the red pack from harbor freight are extremely rough and often not cut well or at all on all sides, but they're so cheap that it's worth it since you do get 12 of them. It's really hard to find a good file these days with Nicholson and Simonds being made in the USA and more.
I agree they are super cheap Harbor Freight needle files are great for abusive situations but he usually only lasts a very short period of time because you have to press so hard do to their poor quality teeth
As soon as you said they don’t have a handle on them (at about 1min) I stopped. Needle files historically do not have handles although you easily can fit your own if you want. Some people get mixed up with warding files, generally used by locksmiths; these are a little larger and do have handles.
Diamond files need lubed. Use water and go lightly to break them in. Having said that you get what you pay for. All my diamond files cost $40.00 and up.
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Here is an old trick for you to try whe filing soct metals is to run the file over a pice of chalk before you use them helps greatly to reduce loading
Thank you that was an excellent tip
just for you to know, that file at @4:28 is called a barrette file, and it is supposed to be smooth on two faces, that was not a mistake.
Just learned a bit about needle files yesterday. Came to comment this exact thing. It's meant to file in tight spots without wearing opposite surfaces.
I like my Nicholsons. From large to small overall great files. Industry standard
Agreed
This is all well and good but the important question is, what's a Radio Shack?
That used to be a large Nationwide chain of electronic stores they had been around since the 60s or 70s but has recently gone bankrupt in the last 10 years
@@CatusMaximus Haha I'm just kidding. Not that young, despite my claims. I actually really miss that store. They had so many cool components
Bought a set of BAHCO needle files that are made in Switzerland.
The best $70 spent. Literally removes metal twice as fast and lasts many times longer
Yo los tengo soy de argentina los mejores vallorbe y bahco siempre fabricados en Suiza, los bahco fabricados en Portugal son basura.
Always enjoy your vids keep up the good work.
I learned a lot from this! thanks for sharing!
Those 12 PC needle nose pliers in the red pack from harbor freight are extremely rough and often not cut well or at all on all sides, but they're so cheap that it's worth it since you do get 12 of them.
It's really hard to find a good file these days with Nicholson and Simonds being made in the USA and more.
I agree they are super cheap Harbor Freight needle files are great for abusive situations but he usually only lasts a very short period of time because you have to press so hard do to their poor quality teeth
Try the german or swiss made files they are called Swiss pattern files
glardon vallorbe swiss files are the absolute best, For electronics rework or jewelry. Expensive. like $90 for a set, but they are the best.
Comparto su opinión! Vallorbe lo mejor que e usado! También bahco fabricado en Suiza no en Portugal son excelentes indestructibles.
could you sharpen nail clippers with these?
perhaps, but it would be a delicate operation. I would recommend the nicholson files.
As soon as you said they don’t have a handle on them (at about 1min) I stopped. Needle files historically do not have handles although you easily can fit your own if you want. Some people get mixed up with warding files, generally used by locksmiths; these are a little larger and do have handles.
Diamond files need lubed. Use water and go lightly to break them in. Having said that you get what you pay for. All my diamond files cost $40.00 and up.
In my own experience the handles are irrelevant. I prefer the Nicholson's which are only surpassed by an old set of Craftsmans I bought in 1992.
Yes I did a review of my old set of USA craftsmen's and they have held up extremely well
I have a collection of these. Nicholsons are the only ones to deal with. The rest are one use throw away.
4:50 is BS, it is supposed to be so !
You have nail and hand fungus
Opl
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Get what you pay for generally speaking.
Indeed