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8" Pippin File #4 cut

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chieflittlehorse

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Post Sun Nov 11, 2012 1:35 am

8" Pippin File #4 cut

Does anyone know where I can buy an 8" Pippin File #4 cut Grobet?

I had my file stolen about 6 months ago, most likely from my cousin.

I've recently bought a 6" Pippin file but it just doesn't seem the same as I used to have.

Many suppliers I called are not carry an 8" pippin.

If anyone knows where I can purchase this rarity, please let me know.

I bought my first pippin file for $35 back in the days but know the price has risen to about $90 and up.

Thanks...
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MBI

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Post Sun Nov 11, 2012 1:54 am

Re: 8" Pippin File #4 cut

I don't see your particular file in his inventory list, but he has many others.
Perhaps he can order what you need.
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piotr

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Post Sun Nov 11, 2012 4:31 am

Re: 8" Pippin File #4 cut

Absinthe's prices are very competitive and I've purchased from him. Another good source for quality file is Otto Frei. You just missed their 10% off sale on files.
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GWiens2001

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Post Sun Nov 11, 2012 5:21 am

Re: 8" Pippin File #4 cut

The only Swiss cut #4 pippin files of any al length I could find was the 6", cheapest was from Amazon.com. That is the one I personally use. All the 8" I have seen have been cut 2# or cut 0#.

According to their website:
http://www.grobetusa.com/files/swiss_precision_files/pippin.html
They do not (any longer) make an 8" swiss cut 4# pippin file. If you want an 8" file, have to settle for a cut 2#. Advantage is faster cutting, but you loose that excellent finish for impressioning.

Some people use a cut 2# for impressioning, and others say a pippin file is unnecessary and use a round swiss cut file. I prefer the pippin file due to the knife edge, which is great for marking the impression locations, so when I flip the file over for the round edge, the file does not skip around. The flat edge can be angled to clean up the canyoning when the bitting is deeper, while still maintaing a rounded bottom. Of course my bottom is too rounded, so I should exercise more. :???:

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GWiens2001

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Post Sun Nov 11, 2012 5:27 am

Re: 8" Pippin File #4 cut

Piotr's pricing from Otto Frei is cheaper than mine for the same 6" file!

http://www.ottofrei.com/Files-Pippin-6-Inch-Cuts-0-2-4.html

Shop at the place Piotr suggested!
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