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Hi all,
I've picked up a few files over the last few months as I've needed them, but have been using them without handles :/
I don't have access to a lathe to turn my own, so was wondering if folks had recommendations for where I can pick up wooden file handles? I'm not looking for anything super ornate, as I don't use the files that often, but something with solid quality would be wonderful.
Thanks!
Tom
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Not offhand, but Google shows a lot of results.
And.....have any wood dowels laying around? Jab a hole in the end of one.
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I was Told By a Guy he uses golf balls as handles on his smaller files got a laugh from me till I TRIED IT.
the fit the palm of the hand
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Make a square stick at 4/4 or 5/4. Then use a plane to chamfer all corners--Heavy chamfer. Then cut to length, 3-4 inches each. Drill a stepped hole in the end for the file tang. Or just use corncobs.
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Can probably find some at flea markets or ebay fairly cheap.
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I have some
Skroo-zon handles and they work okay -
![[Image: EE-FH-297XX_big.gif]](https://www.toolsforworkingwood.com/prodimg/ee/big/EE-FH-297XX_big.gif)
TFWW has them for $2.95 each in a variety of sizes.
But I have a couple of cast iron ones like this one, that I really like -
![[Image: antique-cast-iron-stearns-tool-holder-fi...6bc19c.jpg]](http://thumbs.worthpoint.com/zoom/images1/1/0708/13/antique-cast-iron-stearns-tool-holder-file-handle_1_ad5b751362f7def4151e0ad37a6bc19c.jpg)
A bit cold in the hand and more expensive, but they last a long time.
Easy to find on eBay and every now and then you'll see them downstairs in S'nS.
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03-04-2017, 03:09 PM
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Not the season for this solution, but I've heard of folks who use corn cobs - cleaned of the corn, of course.
But do not do not DO NOT use a file or rasp without a handle. If it jams, the tang can injure your hand.
Your local hardware store should have them, unless you're unlucky enough to have a useless hardware store.
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Skroo-zon are my favorite. They can be reused and they come in different sizes depending on your file size.
Here's one place to get them:
https://www.toolsforworkingwood.com/stor...le_Handles
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03-04-2017, 08:03 PM
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Nicholson makes a file handle that's available at big orange box store. About 5" long, and it's adjustable. I got one and have used it with a few smaller files and going up to about 12" files and rasps. Easy to remove and use on the next one up. It's just under $10 as I recall.
I've got a few larger files and rasps but have a space issue in the tool box so being able to swap handle around works better for me than trying to cram them in the drawer with handles.
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Sent a PM and if in no hurry will do them in a few months when I get better.
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