David Jenkins
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| posted on 18/6/09 at 12:06 PM |
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Linisher
In the past I've used a linisher, and was mightily impressed (if you've never seen one, imagine a belt sander mounted vertically on the
bench, designed specifically for removing metal). It's like a file on steroids, with the only down-side being that the metal gets hot and you
end up with burnt fingers!
Over the past few weeks I've been trying to make fiddly little bits out of some very gnarly 25mm x 5mm stainless steel, and I'm getting
very bored with it.
I'm thinking that a small linisher would be a great thing to have, as they're also good for grinding lathe tools in HSS.
Trouble is, I do some googling and all I can find are BIG ex-industrial units, or cheap and very nasty combined grinder/linishers that - when the
seller's being honest - are only useful for wood, plastic or aluminium.
Can anyone suggest a smallish linisher that can be used on a bench, suitable for everything up to steel?
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tendoshingan
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| posted on 18/6/09 at 12:19 PM |
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Get a B & D finger file.
Powerfile
link
I used mine for practically everything.
Definitely the best tool I used during my build.
Put it in a vice and it is ideal for what you want it used for.
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blakep82
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| posted on 18/6/09 at 12:20 PM |
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would a flap wheel for the angle grinder be useful? better than buying a whole new tool anyway
[Edited on 18/6/09 by blakep82]
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 18/6/09 at 12:29 PM |
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The flap-wheel wouldn't be precise and/or controlled enough do the job, and it would be pushing the powerfile's limits - with a proper
linisher the belt runs across a flat metal backing plate and (usually) the rest-plate can be adjusted to all sorts of angles. This means that you can
grind a dead flat edge at whatever angle you like.
It's also much easier to run a piece of metal 25mm x 30mm against a belt when it's running on a hefty machine that's solidly
mounted.
It's a bit hard to explain to anyone who's never used one - it comes into the category of a "cool tool to have"! 
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f1ngers
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| posted on 18/6/09 at 12:46 PM |
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I picked up this at a local boot sale for £12 with 2 air drills thrown in!
 
Linisher
Best tool in the workshop, i don't know how I ever managed without one. Haven't used a file since I got it except for holes. Gets used for
all sorts of jobs and works well with an 80 grit belt on steel, aluminium, ceramic tiles, wood etc. Checkout Screwfix under Benchtop & Woodworking
for similar ones.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 18/6/09 at 01:25 PM |
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That's EXACTLY the sort of thing I'm looking for! I'm jealous!
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 18/6/09 at 01:48 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by David Jenkins
That's EXACTLY the sort of thing I'm looking for! I'm jealous!
in that case I think these guys are selling second hand equipment and they have this for sale -
linky
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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trextr7monkey
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| posted on 18/6/09 at 06:08 PM |
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Hegner made a very small one - we have one at work and one of the guys keeps his chisels in trim on it. Keep your eye on e bay I guess
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14016102@N00/ (cut and paste this dodgey link)
Our most recent pics are here:
http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/trextr7monkey/
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scottc
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| posted on 18/6/09 at 06:16 PM |
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You should look at what the custom knife makers do and make your own:-
http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22439
http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82369
And you could make me one too.
http://www.sotoconnect.com
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Fred W B
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| posted on 18/6/09 at 07:02 PM |
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This is mine, extremely usefull tool
Cheers
Fred W B
 
linish
You can do it quickly. You can do it cheap. You can do it right. – Pick any two.
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