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ps_bond
19-08-2009, 12:57 PM
I don't use files without handles - the risk of sticking the tang in myself is too great. However, I don't always have a handle, er, handy...

I do however have golf balls handy. Drill a 1/4" hole about 3/4 of the way into the ball (a drillpress is kind of useful for this) and seat the new handle on the tang of the file with a couple of persuasive whacks from a mallet.

I find the golf ball handles quite comfy in use - I regularly use them on files from 6" up (smaller than that and they can be a bit unwieldy); I've also used a couple as handles for prong pushers.

Well, at least it gives me a use for the things!

AlexandraBuckle
19-08-2009, 03:08 PM
Well now, aren't you just full of bright ideas :dance:

A handy(!) tip - Thanks :)

bustagasket
19-08-2009, 06:48 PM
Nice one Peter :D

MuranoSilver
19-08-2009, 07:57 PM
I use Champagne corks - much more fun collecting those :D
(though now it's more Asti spew-manti!)

Nic x

ben b
19-08-2009, 08:56 PM
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Denice
24-08-2009, 06:21 PM
Nic

I think I'm just going to have to go and get some champagne so I have a stash of corks 'to hand' when I need them

Such a great idea*-:)

MuranoSilver
24-08-2009, 06:53 PM
Yes I'm great with cost saving tips like that :-D
Nic x

agent_44
24-08-2009, 08:16 PM
Why do I NEVER come up with these ideas and end up spending a fortune on things I don;t really need?!:'(

Di Sandland
24-08-2009, 08:18 PM
Cos you obviously don't drink enough champagne :)

agent_44
24-08-2009, 08:22 PM
Cos you obviously don't drink enough champagne :)

True. They don't put corks in cider very often, lol!