File handles.

[Sandhill Crane]

I found these last fall. I was looking for the traditional wood ones. When I bought the files the saw shop had this flat, red plastic handle, but didn't like the feel. The hardware store was out of the traditional wood ones, but had the General. Pretty pricy so i tried only one. I'll be getting a couple more.
Nice size, bigger diameter, and more comfortable to grasp. Easily changed out to replace wore file.
I had some fuel line hose, so I'm trying that as a file guard in the kit.
The kit got dumped out this morning, sorted the collection of tools and crap from the basics.
Can't have enough tooth brushes though.

 

[sean donato]

I find I really like the husqvarna brand red flat file holders. Find it fits my hand nicely.

 

[Sandhill Crane]

I find I really like the husqvarna brand red flat file holders. Find it fits my hand nicely.

Yes it's a Husqvarna. I use it on the flat file too. For the cutter I like to roll the file and lift slightly, and the flat handle felt odd for that.

 

[Ted Jenkins]

I was giving away a bunch of handles awhile back. Small Oak limbs work so well. A stepped drill or drill 1/8 then two bits slightly larger will make a very nice slot for the file. A hole on each end is good too. Thanks

 

[muddstopper]

In the woods, I always would find a dogwood limb about 3/4 to 1 inch in dia. to make a file handle. I just drove the file down in the dogwood limb and it would last longer than the file, usually out lasted 2 or 3 files. Heck, I usually lost it before I wore it out. I really like the ideal of the fuel hose to protect the file. you da man for that ideal.

 

[EchoRomeoCharlie]

I drilled a hole in a golf ball...saw it online somewhere. I like it. Cheap and easy.

 

[farmer steve]

Been using the Stihl handle since I saw them about 6-7 years ago. The black cap cap screws down and locks the file in. The one for the flat file has a semi soft handle. It holds the file tight in the handle. If I recall around $5 a piece.

 

[Sandhill Crane]

Been using the Stihl handle since I saw them about 6-7 years ago.

Nice. I've never seen them before in the two Stihl saw shops around here.

 

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[FlyingDutchman]

I bought a Forester orange push lock file handle at Menards. I think I'm going to throw it in the woodstove.. sucks

 

[old guy]

Drill a hole in a golf ball, that's all I use anymore.