You don't use that end of the file for auger bits. Make sure you only file the bevel, not the back side.
A Auger Bit File
Well after acquiring some braces for cleanup and use, I now turned to get some bits.
After a few weeks of looking found what may be a ok deal on 21 bits. I do know some will not be any good,
but from the photos at least half look real good. Sharpening the good ones is really a no brain er, but now needed a file.
Nicholson is no longer being made, seem to the one of choice..
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Lie Neilson does have one from India, for under 10 dollars...
Lee Valley also has one from Italy for under 14 dollars...
After reading some reviews I proceeded to the check out at Lie Neilson..a whopping 10.50 shipping charge...?
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I tried the Bay one more time...they did have a brand new Nicholson just newly listed for under 10 dollars with shipping slightly over 6.
Well I pulled the trigger on that one....
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After the buy, went back to gloat...lol...wrong , fine print see photo #4 for casting defect...
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Anyways the listing states "Even with the casting flaws many a good years left"
Guess they maybe right...will see
After a few weeks of looking found what may be a ok deal on 21 bits. I do know some will not be any good,
but from the photos at least half look real good. Sharpening the good ones is really a no brain er, but now needed a file.
Nicholson is no longer being made, seem to the one of choice..
Lie Neilson does have one from India, for under 10 dollars...
Lee Valley also has one from Italy for under 14 dollars...
After reading some reviews I proceeded to the check out at Lie Neilson..a whopping 10.50 shipping charge...?
I tried the Bay one more time...they did have a brand new Nicholson just newly listed for under 10 dollars with shipping slightly over 6.
Well I pulled the trigger on that one....
After the buy, went back to gloat...lol...wrong , fine print see photo #4 for casting defect...
Anyways the listing states "Even with the casting flaws many a good years left"
Guess they maybe right...will see
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I do have my cordless and power tools, don't know why I am now loving to use just hand tools now.
Guess it is bringing me back to the days of working with my Grandpa, or High School in shop class.
The file may not be perfect, but then most my work is too
...but it's close.
Another shot
Guess it is bringing me back to the days of working with my Grandpa, or High School in shop class.
The file may not be perfect, but then most my work is too
...but it's close.Another shot
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I received the file yesterday and it is not that bad, rest of the cuts on the file are great just that one side is bad.
Also received 21 Auger bits, Craftsman, Dunlap's, and some no names.
All the lead screws look good, but all need to be sharpened and cleaned.
A lot of duplicate sizes too. But the price was right and will give me a chance to sharpen my skills.
Also received 21 Auger bits, Craftsman, Dunlap's, and some no names.
All the lead screws look good, but all need to be sharpened and cleaned.
A lot of duplicate sizes too. But the price was right and will give me a chance to sharpen my skills.
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