How to : Make a File Handle

[woodstockva]

I just made a new video

Here is an extremely cheap & easy way to make handles for your files.

Items needed :

Hammer
Vise
Wrench
"donor" screwdriver

It takes less than 5 minutes & will save you about $5 per file you need a handle for.

Watch here --->

[kbalch]

Thanks woodstockva! I've added your File Handle to our Miscellaneous category, as well as to your builder page: woodstockva's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

File Handle by woodstockva

tags: handle, file, hand tools

[volodar]

Good use of many non-used tool handles. Myself, I use an open end wrench as simple pry bar - no hammer needed, and one can tell how much force is applied for removal - no "guess whacking". Finally, I NEVER put a file between the hardened steel jaws of a vise, then whack the handle on. Good way to mar the teeth on a good file. Always use soft jaws - copper, aluminum, credit cards, wood, whatever.

I forgot to add - I never discard the old screwdriver shaft. Goes into shafts bin. Has many potential uses.

[canzo]

A great easy idea. Glad you shared it.

[mklotz]

Given that one of the freebie coupons from Harbor Freight is good for a set of six screwdrivers...

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this dodge works for folks who lack the proverbial box of disused screwdrivers.

Speaking of HF freebies, 9 volt batteries can be pricey. You can get them free by using the coupon for the free VOM...

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and raiding the battery. These are also a good source of well-insulated wire.