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I did not like the stock handles on these cheap Stanley files - modeled this one.
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print vertically on the flat sufrace, the file is not optimized for overhangs - it's optimized for easy sanding on a 4mm hand drill and assembly with these I used petg with 3 perimeters for sturdiness.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/265006483654 (non-affilated)
I bought mine in OBI, 15 PLN for the set (around 3,2€)
- insert a 4mm drillbit like you would a corkscrew to a wine cork
- put the drillbit in an electric drill
- sandeasly in clockwise direction drill motion (unless your drill is backwards and drills the wrong way) - direction to make sure the sanding does not get the handle off
- as file is not optimized for overhangs (at least in petg) I started with wet 60grit, then 120=>200=>600=> 1200, all wet paper to make sure i dont friction melt-it, for really fast sanding I found that a little amount of runnning water allows to get sanding time of one piece get below 2-3 mins for total sanding.
- drill the hole properly to 4 mm now, same drill.
- cover handle with acrylic clear spray coat for shiny finish
- disassemble the files (vice+pliers are sufficient, these are not glued or co-moulded)
- put a drop or 2 of CA glue in the new handle
- insert the file.
Seems like al lot of work, but it's actually pretty straightforward.
I add STEP files, should anyone like to change anything.