Crescent Nicholson Universal Handle | 21474U

Nice handle. I bought it to go with the Cody James hoof rasp. This was easy to install and really clamps down tight. I have been using it on my hoof rasp and I can't even tell it isnt a single piece because it fits and holds so nicely. The handle is sturdy and easy to grip.

I have had trouble with the old style file handles that are wood. Their function is based on hammering the tang of the file into a prepared slot in the wood handle. Over time, that slot gets reamed out by rugged use of the file and the handle wears out before the file does. Usually, the wooden handle doesn't serve its purpose well at that point. This mechanical handle that fits any flattened, pointed file tang and solves that problem. The handle functions as a clamp: you slide the flattened tang of the file into the clamp and screw it down; it holds the file very well, no slips, no wobbling. Yes, it takes a minute to unscrew the handle from one file and put it on another, but it works better than any other file I've used. Note: it is designed for a flattened, tang such as is found on a bastard file. This particular design would not work with a rounded tang as on a chain saw file or with a file that has a rectangular-shaped tang. Maybe the company makes different adjustable handles for those needs.

Not American made but seems ok. I doubt it will work well for a saw file but I have not used it for that yet. Should work great for flat files.

These handles are big, beefy, and intuitive to use on longer/larger files. Because these are mechanically tightened by hand to secure the file to the handle, files can be swapped out easily if need be. Avoids tapping, whacking, heating the file tang up with a torch and other common methods used to firmly attach a file handle to the tang of a file. They are a bright orange with black accents which makes them harder to lose. Yes, they do not have the look of an "heirloom" tool but they are durable, fit the hand well, and can be easily removed if desired. When properly tightened the files I used them on stayed put. The "fuss factor" is minimal and the desired result of mounting a handle to a file is accomplished. Take care to center your file tang in the jaws and make sure you tighten enough to eliminate any freeplay between the handle and the file. Easy peasy!

Was looking for another wood handle for a rat tail file of mine, saw this and decided to give it a try. Not only does it hold my rat tail file nice and tight and give a good grip.. I can also put a sawzall blade in this thing and use it as a keyhole saw on sheetrock or whatever else I need to cut by hand. I see no quality issues with this handle, the orange part is hard plastic and the black is more grippy plastic and the tightening handle is knurled metal. All of which feels good in my hand and feels like it's going to stay together just fine for along time.

they work great

Used very regularly for work on the lathe/vice for about a year now. I've dropped it a good bit and hasnt broken. It's very secure especially compared to the wooden handles and only needing one handle is great. Always use a file handle on the lathe.

The design is pretty good, but needs to open a little more. I had to grind down the tang faces on a standard file for it to fit deeply enough to get a solid grip with this handle.

I needed a replacement for a file handle just about the same as this new purchase, it holds the file securely, thankfully the handle has a rubber grip making filing easy and effortless.

Does the job perfectly!

Excelente

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Works on large , medium and small files , as you would expect a bit big for needle is Swiss style. A great item