Gunsmithing Files

[al503]

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

[Matt Cheely]

Locking Lug File

My most used file is a lug file. Has 2 safe sides, works for many jobs.

[al503]

thanks, Matt. So this would be a good one for fitting a spare extractor, some light grinding, etc?

[Aircooled6racer]

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

[UW Mitch]

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

[01G8R]

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.

[Pat Miles]

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.

Thanks for sharing this site. Great site for files and such. Added it to my favorites.

CYa,

Pat

[Toolguy]

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.

[Gregory_k]

Nicholson hobby files 6 files 5 1/2" long

[mike cyrwus]

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

[jdg]

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.

Thanks for the link, I have been looking for some of this stuff with little success.

[gino_aki]

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

[jdg]

I too a square needle file and used a disc sander to create two safe sides. this has been perfect for the extractor hook.