GeoffT | 26/01/2022 16:13:08 |
30 forum posts 11 photos |
It looks like a small file but the two faces are smooth, the edges have very fine teeth like a file. It is 150mm long x 6mm wide x 1.5mm thick. The handle is stamped with Bedford, Sheffield, England and it has a number 4 stamped on. Thanks Geoff |
Clive Brown 1 | 26/01/2022 16:22:59 |
1050 forum posts 56 photos | It's a fairly standard needle file for filing the base of a narrow slot. Many other shapes are available. Bedford is the maker's trade-name. The 4 will be the "cut", fairly smooth. Edited By Clive Brown 1 on 26/01/2022 16:23:43 |
Brian H | 26/01/2022 16:25:30 |
![]() 2312 forum posts 112 photos | Usually known as a warding file I believe, due to their use to cut the ward (slots) in lock components including keys. The are useful when filing slots as they will only cut on the edge and do not widen the slot. Brian |
Rod Renshaw | 26/01/2022 17:26:14 |
438 forum posts 2 photos | I agree with Clive's thoughts, but I am not so sure about it being a warding file. I understand a warding file to be a slimmer version of a normal "flat file", usually double cut on both flat faces and single cut on both edges, and used by locksmiths and others needing narrow slots. Rod Edited By Rod Renshaw on 26/01/2022 17:42:13 Edited By Rod Renshaw on 26/01/2022 17:42:46 |
Ketan Swali | 26/01/2022 17:43:18 |
1481 forum posts 149 photos | Link: Joint Square Edge Needle Files It was discussed on this forum in 2018: Link Link: Joint Round Edge Needle Files Ketan at ARC
Edited By Ketan Swali on 26/01/2022 17:51:13 |
GeoffT | 26/01/2022 19:18:02 |
30 forum posts 11 photos | Thanks for all the answers. Just shows you never stop learning! Geoff |
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