Auger bit file recommendation

[worker]

What are people using to sharpen their augers these days? Been looking online but choice seems very limited in the UK market

 

[Adam W.]

I use a triangular saw sharpening file, which you can get from Axminster. I finish with a slip stone to get the auger really sharp.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

A needle file.

 

[worker]

For needle files, do you recommend smooth or dead smooth grade file?

 

[--Tom--]

Corradi do specific files, as you say can be harder to find a source in uk for them though so need to be posted from Italy

 

[Dionysios]

I use a Narex auger bit file (bought from Classic Hand Tools some time ago). It does quite a good job and it wasn't very expensive.

You may always improvise and glue some sandpaper (multiple grits if you want to) on a narrow piece of wood and do the same job.

 

[worker]

I found some Bahco ones which seem like decent quality, shipping from Italy will be hit by various import charges no?

I'm leaning towards dead smooth at the moment, does that sound ok for augers? Or should I go for smooth which is the middle ground

 

[Adam W.]

Middle ground triangular saw file works for me, they are about £5 a pop.

 

[thetyreman]

there are uk dealers such as workshop heaven, no need to import it from italy, I also use a triangular saw file.

 

[worker]

Thanks all, ordered a triangular smooth one

 

[--Tom--]

there are uk dealers such as workshop heaven, no need to import it from italy, I also use a triangular saw file.

I’ve not seen these on their site
https://www.corradishop.com/sharpening-files-c-2_10/auger-bit-riffler-file-p-808
Guess you just mean a triangular file which yes are available lots of places

 

[hlvd]

I prefer to use a flat needle file with a safe edge.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

For needle files, do you recommend smooth or dead smooth grade file?

You don't need anything very fine for an auger.

 

[mikej460]

These are excellent files
Three Square Files - Arc Euro Trade

 

[D_W]

look for good quality used (or old stock and not used, rather) warding files.

Be careful of the size as they can be anything from very small for jewelers to large.

(warding files are about the same cost here - for good ones - as the grobet auger bit file - $15 or so, including shipping).

You can also save edge a taper saw file by grinding the corners off.