Nut Files what to buy?

[Mediocre Polymath]

3 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said:

Worst thing about nut work is the smell of bone dust... especially as a vegetarian! 

Seconded, as a non-vegetarian. Ground up bone filings smell absolutely vile.

[Owen]

9 hours ago, kodiakblair said:

There's plenty.

 

That Ali-Ex store I mentioned earlier, B2 mould Accessories, no prizes what sector they cater to 😀 

 

Google 1.1mm fine cut file, you'll get similar outfits in the UK; I got 3 hits couple of hours ago. Watchmaker's files, jeweller's saw are another option.

Knife edge carbide needle files yet another.

 

Decide on what sizes you need, 1.1mm/1.2mm/1.7mm etc then do a search. 

Thanks. I have reached the stage in life when I have realised it is better to actualy get the facts rather than guess. I now have the facts. 

[kodiakblair]

@Owen

 

I think this wee example may illustrate the difference between those who target "niche/hobby" and trade.

 

There's this 51 slab body and you just know it's screaming out for binding 😁 

 

Rabbeting bit is needed but those sold by B&Q/Screwfix/Toolstation etc cut too deep 😕 Luckily Stew-Mac can save the day, they sell a kit $102 or a cutter for your Dremmel for $140 or the LMI $69.99 + $5.99 for the bearing. They're a one stop shop as well as a respected name 👍

 

Here in the UK we have Wealden Tools, they only sell cutters, drill bits and blades for machine/wood shops.

 

Their rabbeting cutter is £18.99 + £3 for the bearing 🙂

[Stub Mandrel]

Take a look at Tracey Tools. More woodworking focused.

 

Proops, if still going, sometimes have good stuff. I think I got some Vallorbe files from them (the best  )