small files

pennsyscot · Post by **pennsyscot** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 2:10 pm

Where do you get those really small round files used to shape the airway.
I've checked some hobby stores and found nothing close to small enough.
Also, looking for a place to purchase leather dye. thanks, Scot

sethile · Post by **sethile** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:25 am

Depends on where your located. This place looks to have a nice selection if you want to order on-line:
http://www.widgetsupply.com/page/WS/CTGY/file-diamond

I've been buying leather dye at Tandy leather stores:
http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/prod ... p?dept=173

I mostly use the Fiebings alcohol based dye, but some have reported success with the water based dyes as well, and some are using a combination of the two in seperate applications.

Post by **KurtHuhn** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:41 am

Lowes and Home Depot both carry Nicholson hobby files which are what I use.

And, like Scott, I get my leather from Tandy. I buy online though, since there's no Tandy store conveniently close.

wdteipen · Post by **wdteipen** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 11:59 pm

I buy aniline dyes from Jamestowne Distributors online. I also buy my files from widgetsupply.com. You can purchase one type of file instead of a whole set and only use three files. You can also buy different coarseness' (?).