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Please excuse me if this sounds silly, but why aren't most files available with built-in handles such as the one pictured bellow?
Of course, if one is filing for hours at a time, rounded handles are more comfortable, but I find the pictured handle perfectly comfortable.
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More useable area, maybe. Hopefully George will be along soon.
Where did I put that tape measure...
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Having a tang on a file allows the user to install a handle that is to their liking.
Some like a tree branch, champagne cork or corn cob. Others like a fancy turned handle.
There are even some metal handles available that mount a file with bolts.
jtk
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storing files flat are impossible IF they are unlucky enough to have a handle attach
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Depending what one is filing they can where out pretty quickly. The tang is less wasteful then the build in handle. Also, I find a wooden handle much more comfortable.
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I like my files stored with their handles on. Less of the file surface touches anything. Any time I've had two files together in a storage area that's not totally dry, the areas in contact are rusted.
My guess is that you are in the minority in finding that sort of a handle comfortable for any poeriod of use. A few swipes on an axe or a scyth, you bet. 15 to 20 minutes straight on an arched stretcher, no thanks. I would also expect the item pictured to be used wearing gloves which makes perfect sense for outdoor work. I don't wear gloves much at the bench ;-)
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Originally Posted by Joseph Cardinal
Please excuse me if this sounds silly, but why aren't most files available with built-in handles such as the one pictured bellow?
Of course, if one is filing for hours at a time, rounded handles are more comfortable, but I find the pictured handle perfectly comfortable.
Geez... "axe not included".... I really hate seeing that....
Gonna make that one disappear!
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Did anyone noticed that this file got a HOLE in the tang
are the hole there for hanging the file up or for a dowel thru the handle and tang
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that are false advertisement since the axe and file are show together
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That's a good price for a file and a table.
[OP]
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I guess I'm the only cheap bastard here
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