Recommend a flat file

[Woodworks]

Nicholson files are good, you can get them here.

 

Files, Flat Files

 

Thanks Chippy. Are the Nicholson better than the Bahco?

[timbernut]

After years of using the wee flat files, that don't last, I started using a large file like Jackalope and then bought a bar dresser 2 years ago and it is excellent, I was a bit dubious of the cost of replacement files but I'm still using the same one, I do take burrs off first (slight bevel) to help keep the 90 angle

 

 

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[Woodworks]

After years of using the wee flat files, that don't last, I started using a large file like Jackalope and then bought a bar dresser 2 years ago and it is excellent, I was a bit dubious of the cost of replacement files but I'm still using the same one, I do take burrs off first (slight bevel) to help keep the 90 angle

 

 

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Thanks. Yes I have been using large files but the engineering sort. Thought Jackalope mentioned carpenters files which are designed for wood Sounds like it might be worth getting the dedicated tool if the files last so well. And yes I do knock of the corners with a couple of strokes after squaring up the edge.

[Timber Man]

Ive always used singe cut ,whatever brand.

[Darrin Turnbull]

This is what i use .

Watch this video for guidance.

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I bought a rough file with it which is unnecessary.

[Woodworks]

This is what i use .

Watch this video for guidance.

I bought a rough file with it which is unnecessary.

 

Ordered one

 

A decent file alone was at least a tenner so thought I might as well get the proper tool for the job.

[Pbtaylor2014]

Hi guys i use a bar dresser £30 is expensive but after you buy it once you the cab just buy the file because you already have the handle put chainsaws bat dresser in Google and you will see a variety of them mine in vallrobe last quite long two

[Darrin Turnbull]

Hi guys i use a bar dresser £30 is expensive but after you buy it once you the cab just buy the file because you already have the handle put chainsaws bat dresser in Google and you will see a variety of them mine in vallrobe last quite long two

 

 

You're right I've found one.

http://www.chainsawbars.co.uk/productspopup/vallorbe-chainsaw-bar-rail-dresser/

[Stubby]

Bought one of those about 20 years ago . Found it a faf and just use a file now . Having said that dont use a file much now as dont seem to get much burring on Sugi bars .

[Haironyourchest]

If you have a wood lathe, you can mount a hook and loop circular sandpaper disk and dress the bar at 90 degrees very accurately.