"Nubs" on the back of the helmet. you know, inside the slots?

I think you guys are on the right track! Here's a photo from Flickr that shows more of the numbers on top (on a current-style file).

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looked through some dental catalogues at work till my eyes went crossed looking at files to match here in oz thinking that some more well known dental companies may sell what we are after GUNZ, Henry Shein/Halas,Dentsupply couldnt really find anything as close as what lufo already shared so im my spare time ive tried to use Nate's collage pics as reference to fabricate somthing close heres my pics so far coing to cast them up in a high impact acrylic and also cast them in chrome metal, just for different looks then try and fabricate them out of Ali. IMG_1099.JPGIMG_1100.JPGIMG_1104.JPGIMG_1109.JPGIMG_1110.JPGIMG_1111.JPG

got nothing for reference atm other than the pics and current sizing of files, just trying something lets call them the Nate-nub

anyways will add more pics when i finish, this was all i could do in my 30 min lunchtime today, still got to carve the 15 in the top and finish parallel grips on the other side.

soz pic heavy just for detail, is in wax so looks abit messy atm, slight overbuild for shrinkage allowance and polishing ect.
 
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Wow. Nice looking work there, Evilhemmes. Replicas may end up being the best way to go with these. Finding the original looks like it is truly going to be a challenge, though I believe Nate has put us all on the right track. I have gone through the A-DEC product catalog from 1982 and come up with nothing. I inquired about a J&S product catalog from the 70's but have received not a peep from them in reply. If anyone in the London area wants to go give them a visit, I am sure they will give you a twisted up look when you tell them you are researching older-style dental files. Or maybe someone over there could just give them a ring?

In the meantime, I hope you keep us updated on these replicas, Evilhemmes.
 
IMG_1118.JPGfinished the grips on the opposite sideIMG_1119.JPGand added the 15,
IMG_1123.JPGused the periscope (binocs) to try and even out the parallel grips make sure they look straight and even, first attempt of the 15 the 5 i felt was too close to the edge on one side and the 1 wasnt right height (maybe i need glasses after all) (not centered) so redid,
IMG_1124.JPGlooking at it now, still not happy with the second attempt will use scope this time and carve under it and try again, finally happy
from looking in the scope too long :DIMG_1125.JPGready for silicon to take moulds, will start churning more out then will cast in chrome to make masters then will see how a high impact acrylic looks painted then will try and get some ali's sorted
IMG_1126.JPG every1 needs a good book right? (read ages ago re-reading)

tried to order from them J&S Lufo, still waiting for a reply as well. Found some from Henry shein files they look like Nates pic post 23 but are tapered the same in the middle, got another friend sourceing for us she is a rep for another dental company been in the game 25 years see what she can turn up.
 
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