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

@coburnlowman

8 күн бұрын

Man you're 💯 correct about old time stying. When I was a young teen I saved money to get a band saw. I overlooked the old cast iron saws , and bought a new Craftsman aluminum base , with the plastic shields. It looked so modern at the time. It has held up through the years, but later bought an antique Delta with the fancy cast iron. It has a timeless look , n feel. Now the Craftsman looks so old , n dated. It's like the designers were building heirlooms to last forever. Like our 80+ year old Farmall tractors, they have beauty built in them , and still work like borrowed mules on a regular basis.

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

Ай 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

Ай бұрын

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

@robinson-foundry

Ай бұрын

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

@noeaguinaga4018

14 күн бұрын

Also run two batches to avoid cooling like you did

@alexbowser9801

12 күн бұрын

From which metal yours are made of?

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

@robinson-foundry

Ай бұрын

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

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

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

@davidjones-vx9ju

Ай бұрын

yea they put me to sleep too

@gjack2008

Ай 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

Ай 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!

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

Ай 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!

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

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

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

Ай бұрын

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

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

@robinson-foundry

Ай 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!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Not just beautiful but also functional. Love it.

beautiful build. great process.

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

@robinson-foundry

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Beautiful!

Incredible!

Absolutely beautiful

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

@robinson-foundry

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Hello from Las Vegas, NV!

These are excellent!

@robinson-foundry

Ай бұрын

Thank you!!

Those look and function amazingly. Beautiful work.

@robinson-foundry

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Those turned out great!

Absolutely beautiful! Well done!

I'm very envious!

I am jealous from that milling machine 😮

Fantastic!

Those came out wonderful! How cool!

Beautiful

Unique and gorgeous.

beautiful ! Thanks for the idea.

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

What an amazing tool!

Best handles I ever seen

These absolutely gorgeous

@robinson-foundry

28 күн бұрын

Thanks!

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.

AWESOME!!! God bless you

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

Awesome!

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

🤩🤩🤩 Such beautiful handles.

Beautiful handles!

Super I definitely make it with my metal files

Absolutely COOL!

@robinson-foundry

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Wow, amazing workmanship. Love your clean shop setup.

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.

Dude. These turned out AMAZING!

Unbelievable creativity, you inspired me to get started too!

Beautiful work

Beautiful work.

@robinson-foundry

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

beautiful!

Those handles look amazing.

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.

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

Totally awesome!

@robinson-foundry

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

Gorgeous

That turned out great

Stunning brother .😊

Very very nice work!

Those look exquisite! Nice job 👍🏻

Really beautiful! Very well made.

SPLENDID MAESTRO

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

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Greeting from Las Vegas, NV

These look SOOO freaking good!! Great work!

Great job. Thank you 😊

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

@robinson-foundry

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Those look amazing! Well done

Very nicely done.

work of art :)

Very nice indeed

Awesome Job..

very nicely made

Those are really nice. Good job that mate cheers

These came out great!

@robinson-foundry

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

Really nice job

Very nice work all the way! 👍

Cool design and great craftsmanship ..LIKE

Very cool

BEAUTIFUL!

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

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

Fantastic work as usual.

they turned out pretty great! well done

Gorgeous!

@robinson-foundry

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

they look awesome

Great work, that was awesome, came out perfect.

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!

Amazing stuff.

@robinson-foundry

11 күн бұрын

Thanks!

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

They look very nice

Super sweet 👍🏻 👍🏻

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

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

you're so patient ! very cool !