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I have a bunch of these as heirlooms from great grandpa through my uncle. Once you use one, you never go back to wood or plastic.

@tyrannosaurusimperator

29 күн бұрын

I've used them and I would rather hold onto the rat tail than ever touch one again. I spent more time picking up the file from the floor and retightening the handle than actually filing.

@Advanced_pack

28 күн бұрын

⁠@@tyrannosaurusimperatori assume that is why he resorted to using an Allen wrench instead

@robinson-foundry

25 күн бұрын

That’s awesome! I’m hoping these will work out well for me. Time will tell.

@noeaguinaga4018

5 күн бұрын

Also run two batches to avoid cooling like you did

@alexbowser9801

3 күн бұрын

From which metal yours are made of?

These handles are slick! I didn’t realize that the design was that old, they look very modern. Designers had style back then, too!

Another fascinating and informative video. Some may question why a person would go through the trouble to make one's own file handles, but a true craftsman understands the value and pride of making something that will last for generations to come. That, and the fact that you have created a work of art that from now on will be used to create further works of art, only solidifies in my mind that you are becoming a true master of your craft. Keep up the good work!

@robinson-foundry

25 күн бұрын

Thank you!!

Anytime I come across the old handles, I buy them. You are correct. The thumb screws are weak. The best handles EVER. You did a beautiful job on yours!

Beautiful work, tools that will be passed down through your family for generations 😊

We tend to think of these skeletonised designs as being very modern, so these antique ones are fascinating.

@robinson-foundry

25 күн бұрын

I agree! There were a lot of skilled craftsmen back in the day.

Heck yeah! A new video from my favorite gentle voiced metal molder!

I watch these before I sleep sometimes. Soothing voice and quality craftsmanship gets me every time haha

@davidjones-vx9ju

26 күн бұрын

yea they put me to sleep too

@gjack2008

25 күн бұрын

Love when I stumble upon a channel like this that I had no idea existed. Great all around design, craftsmanship and video production.

@robinson-foundry

25 күн бұрын

I watch channels similar to mine as I’m drifting off to sleep. It’s a strange concept to me that there are people out there who do the same while watching my videos. Glad you like them!

"Time spent now is definitely time saved later", I'll remember this quote. Thanks.

Great job. Your kids and grand kids will enjoy using these fine tools.

@robinson-foundry

25 күн бұрын

Thanks! I certainly hope so!

You are a true artist! This order and level of cleanness throughout your working process and in your workspace is amazing!

As someone who frequently uses a variety of files, I LOVE THIS.

They look great. Shrink the handles a little bit, add a knife blade and this would be a great pattern for an upscale steak knife set.

Solid work. The workshop is nicely filling out, too. A mill and lathe in the garage will change your life.

40 Year machinist here. Nice project, very well done.

The only thing I would've changed (if I had the skills at all to make something like this, which I don't) is to use a black grub screw instead of a bolt so it doesn't stick out of the handle.

@robinson-foundry

24 күн бұрын

Grub screws are a better idea. I just thought the blue would make the thumbnail look a little more interesting. Thanks!

Nothing feels better in hand than wood or leather. But these are indeed beautiful.

I just turned 60 and found my first one in an old garage … great design is timeless. Thanks 👍

I would love to see a version where you 3D print a mold for a core for sand, sodium silicate and CO2, so welding the two halves would not be needed.

Neat! It’s always fun to see a functional cast.

@robinson-foundry

25 күн бұрын

Thank you!

The file handles look fantastic. Not personally sure about the way you fixed the handle to the file. That mental square looks a little janky. But the amazing work that goes into all your projects is so evident in the beautiful pieces that you make.

Very impressive and clean casting methods 👌 your work bench is awesome too.

I'm in good company here. I have one of these, and it's the same form factor as yours--and I love it! Your precision is unsurpassed, friend. Jonathan in Seattle

Those handles look amazing.

Super I definitely make it with my metal files

Really nice from a wood worker in Oxford England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@robinson-foundry

25 күн бұрын

Thank you! Hello from Las Vegas, NV!

Dude. These turned out AMAZING!

Not just beautiful but also functional. Love it.

looks awesome, although I´m a bit sceptical if metal is nicer to hold than wood, as you said you use them a lot

You are crazy talented and you challenge yourself. Beautifully done!

@robinson-foundry

23 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

That's gotta be one of the coolest things I've ever seen someone make.

These are excellent!

@robinson-foundry

20 күн бұрын

Thank you!!

they look superb!!! Well done. Hello from Australia.

Man that looks really great. I can't live without hand files,I use them every day in my knife making. No power tools gives me the satisfaction that a file gives. Ya it's slow and very labor intensive but Only people who use lots of files understand the reward of using them. Looove that sick file handle.

Дуже гарно!!! You are doing so amazing tool! Good job!

I don't always watch your stuff, but I bump across them every now and then and I'm always engrossed in the process and results. Still have one of your raptor claws.

Best handles I ever seen

at 3:24 to work out how much material you need, you can use the "Volume Displacement Method" Simply get a jar, tube or container just big enough to fit you're "handles or casting models" in. Fill it with water till the water spills or overflows. Remove your "models", but leave the water in the container. Now refill it with your casting material till the container is full full, BUT NOTE: it's better to have the water spill or overflowed. this will mean there is more casting material (aka silicon bronze) in your container now as it's volume is more then that of you're handle (aka casting models)

@owensparks5013

11 күн бұрын

Or right-click on the part in CAD and display volume...

Wow, amazing workmanship. Love your clean shop setup.

3D modeling, 3D printing, casting, milling, welding, polishing - in one small video we see almost all skills but working on a lathe! Nice job! Greetings from Russia 😊

@robinson-foundry

23 күн бұрын

Thank you! Greeting from Las Vegas, NV

Those look and function amazingly. Beautiful work.

@robinson-foundry

25 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

I hope your kids or grandkids value them as unique one-of-a kind. good video

Unbelievable creativity, you inspired me to get started too!

Absolutely beautiful! Well done!

That was great. I think I'll file it away for later.

Those came out wonderful! How cool!

Those turned out great!

These look SOOO freaking good!! Great work!

You always make the coolest tools.

@robinson-foundry

25 күн бұрын

Thanks!!

Nice work and one of the more interesting builds I've seen in some time. Thanks for sharing.

that was an awesome project. always love practical shop useable projects

Very nice work all the way! 👍

I'm very envious!

Brilliant job! Really nice result, especially for something that gets a lot of daily use

Wow, these are beautiful! As a child my dad only had wood ones and they were awful! He only had a few handles for many many files. The wood ones always fell off and I remember just giving up on them and using the files without handles cause they were such a pain! Yours look great, well done!

beautiful, I would have tried using hardened black Allan key socket head set screws for a machinist look.

@robinson-foundry

25 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Absolutely beautiful

Those look amazing! Well done

Unique and gorgeous.

they turned out pretty great! well done

Very nice work, meticulous, well thought out. Impressive.

Really beautiful! Very well made.

wow that money shot at the end

I’m working on a bronze casting project with a good friend of mine. I have been FDM printing for years, but recently tried design printing wax patterns for casting. The detail in the patterns is insanely good! I highly recommend trying it.

beautiful ! Thanks for the idea.

"let me know if you would have done anything differently" I would have just bought them from you. *They look great.*

Gosh dang amazing job there dude!! Loved watching these come together.

@robinson-foundry

25 күн бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad you did!

What an amazing tool!

These came out great!

@robinson-foundry

25 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Those look exquisite! Nice job 👍🏻

Beautiful work

Dang, those are pretty.

Beautiful!

Beautiful handles!

Great work, that was awesome, came out perfect.

I absolutely love your videos I wish you did them more often. Such talent

Fantastic work as usual.

very nicely made

Really nice job

🤩🤩🤩 Such beautiful handles.

That turned out great

Cool design and great craftsmanship ..LIKE

Beautiful

AWESOME!!! God bless you

Incredible!

These absolutely gorgeous

@robinson-foundry

19 күн бұрын

Thanks!

SPLENDID MAESTRO

Beautiful work; they came out great. We shared this video on our homemade tool forum last week 😎

@robinson-foundry

22 күн бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Very nicely done.

Wow, unlike most KZread tutorials, you actually seem like you’ve done this at least once before teaching it. LOL. Very nice work, and craft.

Great job. Thank you 😊

you're so patient ! very cool !

Awesome job and excellent capture of the process...I've been machining many years myself. I definitely appreciate the craftsmanship and range of processes you mastered to create these!

@robinson-foundry

23 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

I recommend Polysmooth for projects that end in casting 3D prints. The post processing is super simple and it gets real smooth with no real work

Very very nice work!

Those are really nice. Good job that mate cheers

Very nice indeed

They look very nice

Awesome Job..