al503 Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 (edited) Looking for recommendations on some not too expensive general/all purpose gunsmithing files (if there are such things.) I don't want to spend too much money on these as they'll probably see very little use but I want to have them on hand just in case. I did a search but couldn't really find anything. Edited May 11, 2009 by al503 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Locking Lug File My most used file is a lug file. Has 2 safe sides, works for many jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al503 Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 thanks, Matt. So this would be a good one for fitting a spare extractor, some light grinding, etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Hello: Get a set of Swiss files(type of files not a brand). These will give you all the files you will need for a day or two I am a Tool and Die maker (in a past life) and have drawers full of files (hundreds probibly) and still find I need more. Files do get dull over time but if you take care of them they will last decades. I think you will find that Gunsmiths have there favorite files they like to use most often. Maybe you could get the Gunsmiths to take a photo of there bench with all the files sitting on it Hope this helps. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UW Mitch Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Al, just get yourself a 1x30" belt sander from Harbor Frieght - I think it's got about a 40 grit belt on it. Should take care of that extractor no problem What I will say about files, is typically I've found the cheap ones to not be worth a damn - save a few bucks but then potentially ruin a part because you have to push too hard, or whatever. Since it's your guns you're working on buy quality. ~Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01G8R Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 http://shorinternational.com/Files.htm Best place I have found to buy files. They have pillar and checkering files that are reasonably priced and good quality. They also have tons of other sanding and polishing supplies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Miles Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 http://shorinternational.com/Files.htmBest place I have found to buy files. They have pillar and checkering files that are reasonably priced and good quality. They also have tons of other sanding and polishing supplies. Thanks for sharing this site. Great site for files and such. Added it to my favorites. CYa, Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Don't forget a set or 2 of the cheap diamond files like they have at Harbor Freight, gun shows, etc. The cheap ones are as good as any and usually last a long time. You can get a set of 5 for 10 or 15 dollars. They are great on hardened steel to move material, then use a stone to finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory_k Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Nicholson hobby files 6 files 5 1/2" long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike cyrwus Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Very useful, safe-side swiss cut, pillar files and narrow pillar files, available at brownells http://www.brownells.com/aspx/ns/store/pro...il.aspx?p=25659 http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/Pro...il.aspx?p=25653 and http://shorinternational.com/FilesPillar.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdg Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 http://shorinternational.com/Files.htmBest place I have found to buy files. They have pillar and checkering files that are reasonably priced and good quality. They also have tons of other sanding and polishing supplies. Thanks for the link, I have been looking for some of this stuff with little success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino_aki Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 thanks, Matt. So this would be a good one for fitting a spare extractor, some light grinding, etc? Lug file is too wide to fine tune an extractor, you might start out with a good needle file set http://www.brownells.com/aspx/ns/store/Pro...LE%20FILE%20SET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdg Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I too a square needle file and used a disc sander to create two safe sides. this has been perfect for the extractor hook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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