needle files

[rogart63]

Looking for some small needle files. Square or at least one surface flat? 1,5 mm would be nice i think . And the i should do a slot in 1 mm? 

Trying to do a little puller. From a M4 screw.  

Could i harden a M4 insex screw to make it harder to wear out. 

[bobm12]

For a slot, how about a saw blade? Too rough? mmm, I'm not sure what to recommend, those files...I don't know but probably very hard to get...a specialized supply house maybe?

I hope you find them. No results for my search!

Cheers,

Bob

[MilTimeCan]

For small tools, I often draw on my days doing scale model aircraft and go the stores specializing in this craft like these places:

https://www.megahobby.com/categories/tools-supplies.html

http://www.micromark.com

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__953__178__Tools_Bags_Storage-Knives_Cutting.html

We are spoiled to have an incredible tool store in Ottawa, Lee Valley Tools, they ship internationally.

You might want to see if they have what you are looking for:

http://www.leevalley.com/default.aspx?c=0

The founder (passed away recently) was absolutely passionate about tools, and even teamed up with a local surgeon to create better surgical instruments, that should tell you just how capable Leonard Lee was as a toolmaker.

I had the privilege (and I don't use that word very often) to meet Mr. Lee once in his store and asked him a few questions about a product, an absolute encyclopedia of knowledge on tools.  

Every tool or product I bought from that store went above and beyond what I expected.

If you see something on the Lee Valley site, buy it. If it fails, they will take it back no questions asked.          

 

Edited October 19, 2016 by MilTimeCan
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[oldhippy]

Watch repairs/makers should always have this type of file you never know when you will need such a tool.

https://www.hswalsh.com/categories/screwhead-slotting-files

[vinn3]

a watchmaker's hack saw has a very narrow blade,  vinn

[oldhippy]

If i  remember correctly no where near as narrow as a watchmakers slot files. 

Mind you my memory is getting worse.Sometimes I can't even remember what day it is.

 

Edited October 20, 2016 by oldhippy

[szbalogh]

Just now, oldhippy said:

If i  remember correctly no where near as narrow as a watchmakers slot files. 

Mind you my memory is getting worse.Sometimes I can't even remember what day it is.

 

There are watches with day and date complications 

[oldhippy]

23 minutes ago, szbalogh said:

There are watches with day and date complications 

I don't have a watch. The day I gave up watch and clock making I haven't worn a watch. Its only about two years ago I decided to buy a few clocks. My sister thinks I'm odd. I don't even have a television.

[szbalogh]

14 hours ago, oldhippy said:

I don't have a watch. The day I gave up watch and clock making I haven't worn a watch. Its only about two years ago I decided to buy a few clocks. My sister thinks I'm odd. I don't even have a television.

We neither watch TV now for about 10 years. Last time we put the antenna in the PC to watch TV... the soccer euro championship  But 2-3 times a year we watch a fayritale DVD with the kids on the old CRT. They were born in the LED era

Not to be OFF.

What do You think of Degussit midget files? The 50x3x0.3 mm pice would be an ideal pivot grinder. Are there any substitutes to the Degussit? How long does it last if one is grinding hardened steel with it? Its not expensive at Cousines UK, the question is how many to order? And how about the other bigger ones? Are they important to have?

 

[oldhippy]

There new to me, so I looked them up. I can't see any screw head slotting file. If you want a set of needle files I suppose there alright it mentions they are of a fine grade, if you buy any type of file don't forget to clean them after each job. 

http://www.degussit.co.uk/Midget Files.htm

[vinn3]

larger screw heads are  slotted with a cutting arbor - on a  mill.  i would guess there is tool for this, BUT.  replacing  screws is much easier,  if you can measure thread pitches and diameters.   cheers vinn

[oldhippy]

Not everybody would have that equipment. There is nothing like having the original screws. 

[Michael]

 

http://www.chronos.ltd.uk/cgi-bin/sh000001.pl?WD=zona&PN=Engineering_Menu_Zona_Razor_Saws_224.html#aZona150

I bought a Zona 150 from Chronos and it is a tool I am very happy with. I would say it is good quality, with a 0.2mm blade.

[jdm]

Good links here! Bookmarked.. just in case.