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Is there such a thing as a round Dreadnought file?
r1_pete - 24/7/09 at 11:49 AM

As per title, is there such a thing, google brings up some half rounds, could do with one about 25mm diameter.

Anyone know a source?

Cheers.
Pete.


JAG - 24/7/09 at 12:03 PM

Dreadnoughts are so course - I can't imagine making a round one. It would look like a long thin fir cone

DREADNOUGHT FILE

[Edited on 24/7/09 by JAG]


JeffHs - 24/7/09 at 12:20 PM

Would a Stanley Surform do the job?

http://www.toolbox.co.uk/stanley-surform-round-file-0000-76799


miikae - 24/7/09 at 12:29 PM

Would a half round Rasp be any good for the job in hand.

Mike


r1_pete - 24/7/09 at 02:21 PM

Thanks Chaps, I need it to open out and shape the ports in an intermediate plate for a manifold I'm making.

I'll continue with the rotary burrs in the die grinder if theres no such thing.