Inarah Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I'm looking at the diamond file set from Gale Force 9. Does anyone have comments on this set? I'm tired of my husband taking my ridged files and gumming them up with resin and glue. He's convinced he wants diamond files. (Somebody at Reapercon put that notion into his head last year). I'd like to get him his own set to ruin. http://www.gf9.com/store/product_info.php?...products_id=330 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyberwolfe1 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I'm looking at the diamond file set from Gale Force 9. Does anyone have comments on this set? I'm tired of my husband taking my ridged files and gumming them up with resin and glue. He's convinced he wants diamond files. (Somebody at Reapercon put that notion into his head last year). I'd like to get him his own set to ruin. http://www.gf9.com/store/product_info.php?...products_id=330 No because every metal tool that my friends have bought from GF9 have all rusted. I use these and they are awesome. Gyros 6 piece file set He might also want to look into rifflers. To clean glue and resin out of your files acetone works great, or a brass file brush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rastl Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Funny you should ask that. My FLGS owner had just gotten a set of these to try out. The things can't be more than four inches long. Yes - FOUR INCHES LONG. So yes they're diamond but they're tiny frickin' things that would annoy me to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper User Vaitalla Posted June 5, 2008 Reaper User Share Posted June 5, 2008 Actually I have a similar set but they're from Rio Grande, not GF9. Mine are very small, though not rubber-dipped... I love them because they allow me to actually burnish the mold lines off of small, difficult areas with minimal pressure. That said, diamond files can be dangerous in the wrong hands (very little pressure from a fresh file will take off fine detail almost effortlessly). Your hubby should make sure that's what he wants, and if he uses 'em to spread glue...well, he's like *I* was before I got diamond files!! I used to think files were only good for spreading glue 'till my diamond files actually proved useful to me. So maybe give him a chance with 'em. You might want to shop around price-wise, though. If he doesn't care about the rubber-dipped handles he can get more files for the same price. --Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixminis Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I'll second the Rio Grande. The Rio Grande process is: Call them, get a catalog (Student or Professional is who Rio Grande sells to, so make yer mind up which you are. Most professionals have a company name, most students have a college/university/school name). Drool over the catalog. I, er, can't find my catalog, but there are a few different types... you want the one with the files. It also has some neat-o (but reasonably high dollar) foot pedal rotary tool goodness... sigh... one day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Drifter Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Those look just like the files I got from a different store online, only I got a 3 pack. Yes, they're about 4 inches long. I have only had them a couple of weeks, too. However, I love 'em. The three pack was pretty much exactly what I use. Flat, round, semi-round with a flat side. The last time I bought regular files, that was what I went after. I can't say anything about rust or long term use. I will say that the 3 pack was a LOT cheaper than that five pack, and that it may be an easier way to see if the diamond files will be any good for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyHorde Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I have the GF9 set, have used at least three of them on metal minis (not glue!) and I like them just fine. They are a little small, but the size is fine for the work I'm doing. Had them almost a year, now, no rust or other problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VelveteenRabbit Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I haven't used them, but I've talked to several people who have and they love them. I think the GF9 files are probably a perfectly fine option... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wowahboy Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I picked up a set last month. They are the best files for minis I have ever owned. Git 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonelf3 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I bought a nine pack a year ago and they're still great. I like their size and they seem to be holding up. Definitely a recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vutpakdi Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I have a set of 7 (or so, I can't remember exactly) from Micro-Mark. I like them very much. The small size helps the files get into tighter spots. After some use, they do become less effective, either from little bits of metal getting stuck on the file or the diamond grit rubbing off. Scrubbing with some soap and an old toothbrush seems to help (somewhat). Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painfully Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I use mostly 900 or 600 grit diamond files for all my detail work. http://www.eternaltoolshorology.com/diamond-files.htm The 900 grit is super, super, super fine stuff. I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warlordgarou Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I was actually about to ask for recommendations for new files - I think mine are Gyros, but I bought them a long, long, loong time ago, and they finally need replacement. It looks like I have some different options to check out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angorak Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I'm looking at the diamond file set from Gale Force 9. Does anyone have comments on this set? I'm tired of my husband taking my ridged files and gumming them up with resin and glue. He's convinced he wants diamond files. (Somebody at Reapercon put that notion into his head last year). I'd like to get him his own set to ruin. http://www.gf9.com/store/product_info.php?...products_id=330 It just so happens tha I just puchased the 5pack set and put them to the task immediately. I can't for the life of me understand why it took so long for me to aquire a set...:) I'm doing a commission of five reapers for my client and they worked admirably. As far as the rust I'll have to wait and see but they're cheap enough for it not to matter much if I have to replace them once in awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angorak Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I use mostly 900 or 600 grit diamond files for all my detail work. <a href="http://www.eternaltoolshorology.com/diamond-files.htm" target="_blank">http://www.eternaltoolshorology.com/diamond-files.htm</a> The 900 grit is super, super, super fine stuff. I love it! OUCH...30 pounds sterling for a set of 5 small...hope they're worth it..:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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