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r1_pete

posted on 24/7/09 at 11:49 AM Reply With Quote
Is there such a thing as a round Dreadnought file?

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.






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JAG

posted on 24/7/09 at 12:03 PM Reply With Quote
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]





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JeffHs

posted on 24/7/09 at 12:20 PM Reply With Quote
Would a Stanley Surform do the job?

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

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miikae

posted on 24/7/09 at 12:29 PM Reply With Quote
Would a half round Rasp be any good for the job in hand.

Mike





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r1_pete

posted on 24/7/09 at 02:21 PM Reply With Quote
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.






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