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looking for a set of files or just one general purpose for working on my guns. Suggestions? Nothing too expensive. Thanks

well, you've once again taught me something .... yes, before its mentioned I do realize that with my level of knowledge that isn't hard to do .. .. I didn't know that there are a specialized files for use on firearms .. .. so, I looked it up .. .. there are several different reasonably priced sets at this link ===> https://www.amazon.com/s?k=gun+files&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 .... thanks for raising the question .... looking forward to seeing what you come up with

Not sure what type of filing you want to do, the only file I have for using on my guns is the one I ordered from Skinner - "Safe Sided" Triangular File- to install a sight.

This guy "MosinVirus" has a list of the some of the tools he uses, files are near the end of the video and there are links to all of them in the notes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sx26g9Kq3EA

He has some crazy filing skills, watch this video of him doing checkering on a 1911 grip. BTW, the checkering files are quite expensive, $50-$75 each.

He has many excellent gunsmithing/build videos.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7USMywcIosY

Look at a set of "key files" as used by locksmiths to make keys for locks. Usually they come in a set of six - flat, round, triangular, square, half round and tapered. The files are about 4 inches long, many come with a 2" to 2-1/2" handle. Should handle any firearm related task.