Jewelers Guide To Types Of Files

Recommended Tools & Supplies:
File Card;
File Handle (Screw-On);
File Handles (Wooden);
Needle Files;
Barrette File (4 Cut, 6");
Half Round File (0 Cut, 6"); and,
Half Round File 8" (2 cut)
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Files are essential on any jewelers bench. But, if you're just starting out as a jewelry designer, you might not know what to look for in a good file. In this two-part video, Professor John Ahr of the Online Jewelry Academy explains some of the finer points of file selection.
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  • @cleverkimscurios3783
    @cleverkimscurios37834 жыл бұрын

    Lord. When you got to the "should I buy them at garage sales" I SHRIEKED. Thanks for answering my question!

  • @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    4 жыл бұрын

    I thought you would have shrieked when I said that the video was inspired by you. LOL : )

  • @cleverkimscurios3783

    @cleverkimscurios3783

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@OnlineJewelryAcademy Oh I was/am happy about it! That just hit my funny bone ;)

  • @UnrulyHousewife
    @UnrulyHousewife4 жыл бұрын

    Yes! Lovely to see you and you've answered questions I have been wondering about. xx

  • @jamesbarisitz4794
    @jamesbarisitz47944 жыл бұрын

    Just FYI, the best riffler files are still made one tooth at a time by hand hammer and point chisel. Used mostly for wood. 😃Great vid .

  • @drsyn1699
    @drsyn16992 жыл бұрын

    having inherited a whole load of types of file this is exactly what I needed to know, thank you!!!!

  • @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching! 😀

  • @drsyn1699

    @drsyn1699

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@OnlineJewelryAcademy I was also wondering, cant seem to find the answer anywhere, I know we should use rawhide hammer to form rings but what would be an animal free option? That doesnt mark. Thank you!

  • @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@drsyn1699 You could use a wood or plastic hammer. 😀

  • @ripplecatproductions3373
    @ripplecatproductions33734 жыл бұрын

    Great informative video

  • @olegpetelevitch4443
    @olegpetelevitch44432 жыл бұрын

    Top stuff m8 Australia !

  • @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching! 😀

  • @flyingcheff
    @flyingcheff4 жыл бұрын

    Good for you!

  • @crystalfabulous
    @crystalfabulous4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you I did not know all those files existed

  • @DebyNieto-kq2ci
    @DebyNieto-kq2ci4 жыл бұрын

    Hi John, I lost you for a couple of months then found you again..Hope all is well.

  • @kbaxterpackwood
    @kbaxterpackwood4 жыл бұрын

    I always pick up tools at yard sales, if I can't use them in my studio my husband can use them in his shop.

  • @Parinmahomedriaz4184
    @Parinmahomedriaz41843 жыл бұрын

    Nice video thanks for the info.My Brand new clothes zips are of metal.n they r too much sharp fm all arnd , what can u or anyone suggest me to solve this problem.

  • @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    @OnlineJewelryAcademy

    3 жыл бұрын

    parin Mahomed Riaz That’s an interesting question. Unfortunately, I don’t have a solution for you. Perhaps you might want to post your question to a clothing “vlogger”. Personally, I might try carefully using a piece of fine grit sandpaper. Good luck! 🍀

  • @pijnto
    @pijnto4 жыл бұрын

    SAW files are referred to as saw files because they are used to sharpen saws, hand made files are still available but just not worth the cost, they are not that much better if at all to quality machine made files