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  1. Brit (Andy)

    Petition for quality saw files...

    Just for information... There are NO saw files made in Swizterland anymore...none whatsoever. There are only 4 file factories left in Europe: 2 in Switzerland, 1 in Portugal and 1 in France. The two in Switzerland (Vallorbe and Honauer) make precision files, but they don't make saw files. The...
  2. Brit (Andy)

    Petition for quality saw files...

    Personally, I wouldn't mind paying more if I can rely on the product to do the job well and last longer. I understand that companies need to make a profit, but I've also had enough of buying tools that don't do what they're supposed to do, even when you first take them out the packet. I for one...
  3. Brit (Andy)

    Petition for quality saw files...

    I would also add that most of the saw makers and saw doctors that you are probably familiar with from the magazines, forums and blogs are behind this too. Brett has sent them all a survey which they have duly returned. Brett has done an enormous amount of research on this, often at his own...
  4. Brit (Andy)

    Petition for quality saw files...

    The problem with the saw files available today is that they are not consistent in their edge profile, their tapered shape, or their hardness, even from the same manufacturer. Bahco and Grobet Swiss are about the best that are currently available, but that doesn't mean they are good enough. The...
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