Do you use an Abrafile?

[Graham]

Does anyone use Abrafiles for cutting non round holes? For those who aren't familiar an Abrafile is a thin round file that fits in a hacksaw frame and can cut in any direction. They're ideal for cutting out holes in sheet metal or plastic boxes etc. They don't seem to be available any more (apart from eBay); does anyone know of an alternative?

 

[binky]

not seen one of those for years, you could try diamond wire blade for a hacksaw, or one of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vitrex-220...&hvtargid=pla-424808714145&psc=1&gad_source=1

 

[GeoffT]

not seen one of those for years, you could try diamond wire blade for a hacksaw, or one of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vitrex-220...&hvtargid=pla-424808714145&psc=1&gad_source=1

Used to use one, for timber mostly. Latterly have moved to a Dremel hand router with rotary cutter for odd jobs like cutting access holes in fascia panels for fitted kitchen appliances. Avoids all the contortions of assembling hacksaw frames around workpieces.

 

[Apache]

Dremmel or recip saw. I don't like cutting anything unless it has an engine/motor attached.

 

[binky]

Dremmel or recip saw. I don't like cutting anything unless it has an engine/motor attached.

Sometimes it's quicker to grab a hand tool, although I have two battery drills, one to drill the hole, one to insert the screw,

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

I don't like cutting anything unless it has an engine/motor attached.

Does this rule apply whilst working on any injuries to Farm animals / Domestic pets?
Or Just DIY electrical jobs?

Nice to see you are still browsing the old forumbulator Apache
I hope you, your loved ones and your business are all progressing well?

Your post has given me another excuse to crack open another can or two!..