I don't know what everyone else uses theirs for, but I use mine to put near 90* notches in my six shooter.........................................Can anyone tell me what this file was used for? Looks to be near 90⁰ v on both edges.
I think we need pictures! Lol!I don't know what everyone else uses theirs for, but I use mine to put near 90* notches in my six shooter.........................................
I suspect one specifically cut for working brass. I checked through a copy of an old Nicholson publication I have and they show one similar with what they call “a short upcut” in that the teeth are cut at a more shallow angle. See here…Can anyone tell me what this file was used for? Looks to be near 90⁰ v on both edges.
I'm refering to the design, not the teeth angle, which is skewed in the picture. The teeth angle is pretty standard.I suspect one specifically cut for working brass. I checked through a copy of an old Nicholson publication I have and they show one similar with what they call “a short upcut” in that the teeth are cut at a more shallow angle. See here…
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This is a great little book, by the way, for anyone who loves knowing the why’s and how’s of the tools we use. Can’t remember where I sourced it but you may be able to track it down. If not let me know and we’ll figure something out.
-frank
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The only reason I ask is that I've always tried to keep files from getting oily.Scrub, rinse, scrub, rinse, dry, oil. Pretty simple.
Just use a thin oil and blow it off really well after your done. I use Starrett M1.The only reason I ask is that I've always tried to keep files from getting oily.