About to start making knives...looking for a source of good files

[elkshooter]

Hi all,

Well...you guys did it...bit me with the bug to build a knife.

I don't have a bunch of $$ to purchase a belt sander now, so was thinking I would start with my 4.5" grinder and some files.

My question for the group is where can I get some good files for hopefully not too much money.

I googled tonight and didn't see much and looked at Harbor Freight and Home Depot today..not much there.

Any links or directions would be most helpful.

Thx.

Scott

[theunluckyhunter]

lowes has nicholson files. heck you can use them as blade steel and tools!

[Montauks]

Ya best bet are garage sales....also check craigslist.org for local stuff that people are looking to sell...so far this summer I bought a brand new, in the box craftsman 4x36 and 6"wheel sander for $50
also picked up a 6 horse snow blower for my father at $20 etc. and a bunch of other good stuff...it's out there but ya gotta look!

Cheers, Gene

[theunluckyhunter]

oh yea, two scroll saws for 6 bucks a dremel for free, several saw blades for $0.50 and some drill rasps

[oldpaths]

I really like the flea market's around here you can find all kinds of neat stuff: old buck saw's,files,etc...

[Lin Rhea]

Elkshooter,
             I buy Nicholson, Simmons, or Grobet for metal removal. But sometimes you can get them at wholesale outlets for a lot less. Keeping the file clean with a file card and/or chalk will make a file last longer.
         A friend gave me a box of 10 that were made in Portugal. I thought that they would be poor quality, but they cut pretty good.
        If I was to make a blade from a file, I would probably use Nicholson.
                                 Lin