I bought a double-sided vixen file from an autobody shop.
They wanted $$$ for the handle that mated with it - I declined.
This version doesn't have a tail at all, just squared off ends.
Got it home and thought that it looked familiar. Yup, Gramps left me one with his tools - he worked as an a/c mechanic on Cranes in WWII, in the CATP.
Anyhow, here are two ways to make handles - mine is simpler than his, but his is more comfortable to use.
His:
Mine:
- just a couple wood screws, and a rounded over chunk of scrap 2x4 cut down a bit.
I thought I'd seen someone made one from plexiglass or lexan, but couldn't find it, or I'd link it here too.
I was much happier after having a handle on the vixen file. They really remove the material.
They wanted $$$ for the handle that mated with it - I declined.
This version doesn't have a tail at all, just squared off ends.
Got it home and thought that it looked familiar. Yup, Gramps left me one with his tools - he worked as an a/c mechanic on Cranes in WWII, in the CATP.
Anyhow, here are two ways to make handles - mine is simpler than his, but his is more comfortable to use.
His:
Mine:
- just a couple wood screws, and a rounded over chunk of scrap 2x4 cut down a bit.
I thought I'd seen someone made one from plexiglass or lexan, but couldn't find it, or I'd link it here too.
I was much happier after having a handle on the vixen file. They really remove the material.
