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    Roderick Jenkins
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      @roderickjenkins93242

      A few posts in the past have bemoaned the fact that Abrafiles are no longer available. This chap seems to have unearthed a stock and is selling them at a very reasonable price. I have just bought a packet and am pleased with the result. I have no relationship with the seller other than as a satisfied customer.

      abrafile ebay link

      Rod

      Edited By Roderick Jenkins on 08/03/2023 10:52:31

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      Roderick Jenkins
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        @roderickjenkins93242
        #636669
        Michael Gilligan
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          @michaelgilligan61133

          Thanks for that, Rod

          To my considerable irritation … I snapped one a few days ago, and one of the special clips went flying crying 2

          It may be in the garden, or it may be in the building-site beyond !!

          Will I ever find it ?

          MichaelG.

          #636671
          Dave Wootton
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            @davewootton

            Thanks Rod

            Strangely was bemoaning the fact that you couldn't buy Abrafiles any more to a visitor to the workshop on Monday, got boilers to build so the link was most timely. Have ordered a few sets, don't know if they come with clips or not, might have to make a pair if my old ones are not in the drawer of everything, not seen these for sale for years, perfect timing Rod.

            Dave

            Seems my memory has failed me again and they don't come with clips, the drawer of everything just let me down too, so looked on Ebay and there is someone selling clips,

            Edited By Dave Wootton on 08/03/2023 11:28:11

            #636678
            modeng2000
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              @modeng2000

              Thanks for helping me spend my money Rod smiley

              John

              #636681
              Nicholas Farr
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                @nicholasfarr14254

                Hi Rod, thanks, I ordered one when there were only two left, and then there were none, but my order has been confirmed, so I guess I got one just in time.

                Regards Nick.

                #636684
                george baker 1
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                  @georgebaker1

                  Hi

                  Lucky you, all gone when I checked

                  George

                  #636686
                  peak4
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                    @peak4
                    Posted by Nicholas Farr on 08/03/2023 11:43:58:

                    Hi Rod, thanks, I ordered one when there were only two left, and then there were none, but my order has been confirmed, so I guess I got one just in time.

                    Regards Nick.

                    Ah, so it was you.
                    I added two to my basket, went to pay, and they had both gone.

                    There are some more on eBay, but longer ones and currently £10 per bag with no bids yet.

                    Bill

                    #636729
                    Nicholas Farr
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                      @nicholasfarr14254

                      Hi Bill, I only bought one, I did think about buying the two, but decided not to be greedy and let someone else get the chance of getting one. angel There where seven available when I first looked, but soon went down to two when I decided to buy one quick.

                      Regards Nick.

                      #636731
                      Andrew Tinsley
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                        @andrewtinsley63637

                        They were relisted, but soon sold out, I got the last two packets.

                        Andrew.

                        #636735
                        iNf
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                          @inf

                          To my considerable irritation … I snapped one a few days ago, and one of the special clips went flying crying 2

                          It may be in the garden, or it may be in the building-site beyond !!

                          Will I ever find it ?

                          MichaelG.

                          I don't have a proper abrafile, so I made a couple of adapters out of an old hinge to use in a hacksaw

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                          #636740
                          peak4
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                            @peak4
                            Posted by Nicholas Farr on 08/03/2023 14:57:34:

                            Hi Bill, I only bought one, I did think about buying the two, but decided not to be greedy and let someone else get the chance of getting one. angel There where seven available when I first looked, but soon went down to two when I decided to buy one quick.

                            Regards Nick.

                            I think there was more then two when I looked, but was slow to pay for a pair, as I got distracted adding other items to my basket.

                            I should know better by now, but I've just gone back to the original link out of curiosity.
                            It now shows more re-listed items, and claims "more than 10" available.

                            Bill.

                            Edited By peak4 on 08/03/2023 15:45:28

                            #636741
                            Nicholas Farr
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                              @nicholasfarr14254

                              Hi iNf, that's a good improvisation, but did you need the Abrafile to cut the slot? wink 2

                              Regards Nick.

                              #636742
                              john fletcher 1
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                                @johnfletcher1

                                I was given some blades 3 or maybe 4 years ago and made some end pieces, a real tricky job getting the blade and two end pieces all lined up, just tightening up and one fall out. Never the less, a useful accessory to have in the workshop.

                                #636744
                                iNf
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                                  @inf
                                  Posted by Nicholas Farr on 08/03/2023 15:45:25:

                                  Hi iNf, that's a good improvisation, but did you need the Abrafile to cut the slot? wink 2

                                  Regards Nick.

                                  Lol

                                  Just a standard hacksaw and finish with a needle file smile p laugh

                                  #636798
                                  ianj
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                                    @ians

                                    Just found these on Ebay

                                     

                                    Abrafile clips

                                    Ian

                                    Edited By ian j on 08/03/2023 23:12:44

                                    #636829
                                    Circlip
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                                      @circlip

                                      De-lux end clips have a spring clip attached, Keeps them retained to saw frame spindles.

                                      Regards (another) Ian.

                                      #636831
                                      Michael Gilligan
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                                        @michaelgilligan61133
                                        Posted by Circlip on 09/03/2023 10:48:12:

                                        De-lux end clips have a spring clip attached, Keeps them retained to saw frame spindles.

                                        Regards (another) Ian.

                                        .

                                        Not always … it depends how hard the Abrafile ‘pings’ when it breaks crying 2

                                        See my previous post.

                                        MichaelG.

                                        #636837
                                        Circlip
                                        Participant
                                          @circlip

                                          Yes, but tension on mine doesn't permit me to play 'Air on an A string'

                                          Regards Ian.

                                          #636855
                                          george baker 1
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                                            @georgebaker1

                                            Hi

                                            I've got a new one somewhere but lost one (or both) of the end clips.

                                            George

                                            #636877
                                            Nicholas Farr
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                                              @nicholasfarr14254

                                              Hi, mine came in this mornings post, all good.

                                              abrafile pack.jpg

                                              Regards Nick.

                                              #636901
                                              ega
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                                                @ega

                                                Abrium sounds as though it ought to be an element but after a quick look on the internet I am still at a loss?

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