Drapers 12 piece needle file set.

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Drapers 12 piece needle file set.

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For many years my Drapers 12 piece Needle file set (Part number 4884) has given very good service BUT cleaning them is a pain,
Does anyone have a quick and easy alternative?
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I like a little wire wheel in a dremel.
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Re: Drapers 12 piece needle file set.

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Max-U52 wrote:I like a little wire wheel in a dremel.

For cleaning?
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Re: Drapers 12 piece needle file set.

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Max-U52 wrote:I like a little wire wheel in a dremel.

Over the many years since I first got them I have become very attached to my Fingers and I certainly don't trust putting the files in the vice before attacking them with a dremel powered wire wheel,
Even with protective glasses I would expect great pain if the file went walkabout. :thumbdown:
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I use a steel wire brush sold for use in cleaning firearms. :thumbup:

https://www.hoppes.com/cleaning-tools/g ... O-T01.html

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Thank you Barry Most helpful :thumbup:
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Hi, you can get a set of 3 mini brushes, one is steel, one is brass and one is a hard plastic, i have a set
and i find them useful.

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Thanks for that John, can you bring to mind where you got them?
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Hello, i believe mine came from Retford market labelled up as AM TECH, i have just checked Wilkos
website and they have what looks like the same thing for £1.

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A POUND !!! Are you crazed? Do you think I am made of money :lolno: :lolno:
Thanks I shall give Wilco's a look.
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