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Johnwa

Johnwa

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My son told me that Staples was selling empty 3D filament spools to store Xmas lights for $20.
I decided to see if that was true and searched their catalog. I didn’t find the spools but I happened upon Nicholson lathe files!!
 
I take my empty filament spools to work. We use them and many others for processing different metal ribbons.
 
Johnwa said:
My son told me that Staples was selling empty 3D filament spools to store Xmas lights for $20.
I decided to see if that was true and searched their catalog. I didn’t find the spools but I happened upon Nicholson lathe files!!
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They sure weren't thinking about me when they set those prices. :p
 
Never ordered from this store but they have the same model VS513 for $42.90/file (3 pack from Staples would be $61/file):

www.tenaquip.com

Nicholson By Crescent 07863N Long Angle Lathe Files - Fine

07863N, Specially designed for finishing rapid stock removal on lathe work. Shop Nicholson By Crescent Tools. Free shipping on orders $99+.
www.tenaquip.com www.tenaquip.com

It's advertised as a Canadian store so I assume that the prices are CDN dollars.

What I don't get is why Staples is selling lathe files? Must be some nasty toe nails on some of the office admins ordering these.
 
Elektrishun said:
Never ordered from this store but they have the same model VS513 for $42.90/file (3 pack from Staples would be $61/file):

www.tenaquip.com

Nicholson By Crescent 07863N Long Angle Lathe Files - Fine

07863N, Specially designed for finishing rapid stock removal on lathe work. Shop Nicholson By Crescent Tools. Free shipping on orders $99+.
www.tenaquip.com www.tenaquip.com

It's advertised as a Canadian store so I assume that the prices are CDN dollars.

What I don't get is why Staples is selling lathe files? Must be some nasty toe nails on some of the office admins ordering these.
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For sharpening pencils??? Weird is right.
 
Ironman said:
Boy, that's for sure. Next time, try Amazon for 27 bucks.
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You forgot the shipping:
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Cheaper from Grainger:
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No shipping if you pick up. I got the 10” version about 2 years ago (now $11).
 
Longer tooth angle. Supposed to cause more of a shearing action. I had one at one point a long time ago, no idea where it went. My favourite lathe file was always a std 6" single cut bastard. I don't file surfaces in to fit or finish on a lathe very often, mostly just to edge break. Even if you do, you can skew the file for more shear angle anyway, but you can't do that next to a shoulder. Maybe I should buy another lathe file again just to buy some tools. That's what we do right? :D

It's been a long time since I've used one, but I think you're right, they do have a safe edge too Tom.
 
After looking at this Staples/file thread it made think about some of the old files sitting in the bottom storage cabinets under my lathe. I have a handful of files that are marked "Black Diamond Canada Lathe File". Look in overall good shape but will need some TLC. Reading about restoring old files right now.

A lot of people saying, "Wouldn't be a problem if you had backed them up in the first place."

Oh wait, wrong type of file...
 
Ironman said:
No, I forgot to say Prime, delivered to my door for $14 a month. I have saved hundreds of dollars on carbon tax since I started using them.
Grainger is 100km away.
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Thought that might be the case. Yes, Prime is worthwhile: get things pretty quickly when you need it, and extra cash back on my Prime Card if I can wait.

I'm fortunate that the local Grainger Branch is 8-1/2 miles (20 minutes) from me; MSC Branch is 17-1/2 mile (30 minutes) in the other direction, but have only gone there once (during the shutdown; unless things have changed, you have to call MSC so they can check local stock and take the order over the phone - shipping to the branch is charged, so unless they already have it there's no savings). For MSC I always check their website and eBay: usually can save a little using their eBay store and mostly free shipping (also compare with Grainger/Zoro, Amazon & Walmart).
 
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