File handle file

I did not like the stock handles on these cheap Stanley files - modeled this one.
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print vertically on the flat sufrace, the file is not optimized for overhangs - it's optimized for easy sanding on a 4mm hand drill and assembly with these I used petg with 3 perimeters for sturdiness. 

 https://www.ebay.com/itm/265006483654  (non-affilated)

I bought mine in OBI, 15 PLN for the set (around 3,2€)

  1. print
  2. insert a 4mm drillbit like you would a corkscrew to a wine cork
  3. put the drillbit in an electric drill
  4. sandeasly in clockwise direction drill motion (unless your drill is backwards and drills the wrong way) - direction to make sure the sanding does not get the handle off
  5. as file is not optimized for overhangs (at least in petg)  I started with wet 60grit, then 120=>200=>600=> 1200, all wet paper to make sure i dont friction melt-it, for really fast sanding I found that a little amount of runnning water allows to get sanding time of one piece get below 2-3 mins for total sanding.
  6. drill the hole properly to 4 mm now, same drill.
  7. cover handle with acrylic clear spray coat for shiny finish
  8. disassemble the files (vice+pliers are sufficient, these are not glued or co-moulded)
  9. put a drop or 2 of CA glue in the new handle
  10. insert the file. 

Seems like al lot of work, but it's actually pretty straightforward.

 

I add STEP files, should anyone like to change anything. 

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