File Restoration, Sharpening and New Handles

Woodwork on a metal mini lathe.
a simple project to restore some old needle files and make some nice handles for them.
This is my first project with the Mini-Lathe, I'm using the C3 wood tool rest which isn't made for my 8x16 lathe, but for a smaller 7x12 mini lathe, but it still works fine.
watch as I sharpen some old files and make handles on the mini lathe for them.
#Woodwork #Maker #minilathe
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00:01 Introduction
00:27 Cleaning & Sharpening Files
02:53 Making Handles
04:46 - Using mini Lathe for woodwork
07:20 - Fitting Handles
08:22 Closing Remarks
WORKSHOP SAFETY:
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As always you are responsible for your own safety in your workshop, so do your own research, and come to your own conclusions about what is or isn't safe in your specific situation. If you see anything in my videos which you think is unsafe or ill-advised please let me know in the comments.

[@googlemeier-ju6qp]

Great restauration of handles - it’s better keeping old good quality alive than always buying new low-china quality stuff. What we see here is really substantial idea and protecting our nature and also protecting our always limited budget 😀👍I will do it similar…

[@DIYTinkerer]

Getting old stuff working again feels a bit like cheating 🙃 I really don't like throwing stuff out!

[@johnwsmethurst3796]

Hi Simon
If you reverse file there's still life in them
You did a good job of recycling
All the very best
John.s
Manchester

[@DIYTinkerer]

Ah, thanks for the tip 😀

[@xlfive]

The handles look great Simon

[@DIYTinkerer]

Thanks :-) 😀

[@elioth.g.w2976]

They look good - I use a file cleaning brush ( about £5.50 from tool station )

[@DIYTinkerer]

Good tip!, I didn't know there was such a thing, thanks! 😀

[@elioth.g.w2976]

@@DIYTinkerer its like a flat short wire brush :)

[@eynshamyman3403]

Hi Simon, the handles look great, I was thinking of doing something similar.
Loved watching the lathe work.

[@DIYTinkerer]

@@eynshamyman3403 thanks 😊