expeatfarmer 591 #1 Posted November 19, 2015 For a number of years my elder son has used a power file for all sorts of clean up jobs and swears by how useful it is, this year he bought me one for my birthday and now I wish I had had one years ago it really is the most useful tool particularly when cleaning up and restoring parts. Once you get used to it you can refresh even the smallest delicate parts, clean crud out of awkward corners, tidy up welds, or get brutal and use it for removing large amounts of material. Also ideal for sharpening SWMO's secateurs and garden shears for brownie points. If you have not got one I would definitely write Santa a note! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #2 Posted November 19, 2015 OK Jonathan. I keep getting asked what I want. Where from and how much? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hpearce 40 #3 Posted November 19, 2015 Yes spill the beans Jonathon, what spec and where from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #4 Posted November 19, 2015 I love mine, on my second one.first me did 20 years! Belts are cheap too from screwfix! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #5 Posted November 20, 2015 Screwfix and most DIY stores have them. Mine is a Black and Decker I think they cost about £35 may be less. There are also air drive versions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #6 Posted November 20, 2015 They must call them something else in the States, search comes up nil for power file. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #7 Posted November 20, 2015 I think hand belt sander is the correct description. Black and Decker around £50. Machine Mart and Screwfix around £60. Can't see any of my lot buying me one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #8 Posted November 20, 2015 Ive got an ancient black and decker one, was/ is my dads and belonged to my grandad before that, so it's a fair age and still going strong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 1,016 #9 Posted November 20, 2015 They must call them something else in the States, search comes up nil for power file. Try searching for Band File Sander Alain . 1 HeadExam reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
expeatfarmer 591 #10 Posted November 20, 2015 does it have half inch wide belts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocboni 257 #11 Posted November 20, 2015 Mine does. The metabo ones look excellent, i can vouch for there drills and grinders. http://www.waspsupplies.com/metabo-bfe-9-90-electronic-band-file-belt-grinder-1094-p.asp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wristpin 400 #12 Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) Keep an eye on Aldi and Lidle . They both have them from time to time - reasonable quality and a decent warranty. Edit. Just been told that Aldi have them at £19.99! Edited November 20, 2015 by Wristpin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #13 Posted November 21, 2015 My wife was asking me what I want for a preesie this year... Think I know now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #14 Posted November 21, 2015 When my last one broke I really panicked, it was about the first power tool plugged in when we moved house. Awesome for cleaning tubing and polishing welds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
