I read that you can turn old files into scraping tools. Any good?
Simmonds files had red tangs when new. I'm not sure if they still do or not. Now made in India,I think.
Real old iron fences,old anchors and anchor chains are a few of the things that can be made of wrought iron. It has a grain that looks like wood when it is well rusted. This is from silicone layers in the metal. I have some 1/2" square bar stock that I can actually pull the layers apart with pliers. Used because it rusts more slowly due to the silicone layers.
Yes,my sloppy memory!
You can buy some nice German made files from Drills and Cutters ,i just purchased several different types 14 t0 8 inch and for a unbelievable price!