Recent content by desert dude

I only found one vendor usaknifemaker,has anyone used a fireplace shop to cut a piece ?

I never said the Brazilians rasps are not good. This was second hand from another forum. Maybe I jumped the gun however I have seen files being made overseas are of a lesser quality than US made. The link to bogs was wrong should be www.boggstool.com. As is typical of ebay prices are all over...

You could use a foot operated switch from Harbor Freight or a router speed controller either one less than $20. People laugh at HF but their warranty is no hassle if you live near one for any returns. My local store is 5 miles away but I've never had to return anything yet.

I have used Vixen files for years and they leave a fine finish and cut fast. They were made for shaping aluminum and do not clog easily. You can find them here WWW.yardstore.com.You can also get files and rasps resharpened for dirt cheap at www.bogstool.com. One sharpening cost less than $3...