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I hate the packaging anyway. You can't tell if a file is flat,convex,or the dreaded "S" shape which does no one any good!! Time was,you could handle the bare file and select decent ones. For now,Grobet is a good choice. Don't know myself, but have seen many posts about how the quality and life of Nicholson files has gone down since they moved production south. First cutting tool my dad let me use was a file, and it was Grobet. Most of the files from Brownell's are U. Nicholsen changed their steel about 20 years back and haven't really been the same since, so most of mine are Grobet.

Grobet Swiss pattern files have been recommended. Couple of sites to check for prices, a lot less than MSC. Doug, that tells me all I need to know. I use a file to help make my living, not as a hobbiest. I was hesitant when those Nicholson packages were labeled "Made in Mexico", I see little or No difference. Use the proper file for the proper job, keep it clean, don't let it bang against other hard tools in a drawer.

I prefer new files be 'blister packed' when I'm buying off the hardware store hook, they haven't bumped together with every other customer needing to handle them and throw them back in the box. Nicholson is still the only one to make the 49 Pattern Maker. I buy those in the box quantity of 6, too. I haven't got time for a dull file! Instead of—or in addition to—folder structures, try tagging files. The benefit of tagging is the ability to add multiple tags to a file, such as tagging an invoice for Client XYZ with an "invoice" tag and a "Client XYZ" tag.

Then you can see all invoices together or all files related to "Client XYZ" together, depending on your query. You could store the report within a folder structure like this:. Or you could simply add "department," "report type," and "date" tags to the file and avoid folders altogether, like this:. So when you want to find this file again, you can search for it by tags:.

The key to tagging is to tag every new file immediately and consistently. On a Windows PC, tags are supported on some file types, and can be added in a comma-separated list via the file properties pane.

Check this guide for more info on tagging in Windows. Once you've decided on a folder or tagging structure, it's time to start using it. Eventually, you might want to go back and organize your old files according to your new structure, but for now, start fresh with the files you are working on today.

If you sync your files with OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, or Google Drive, you can use Zapier to automatically creating your folder structure.

The first step to using Zapier, in this case, is deciding when you will need new folders created. If you make them every time new projects start, set up a Zap to watch your project management app for a new project.

Or, if you want new folders created every month or week, use Zapier's Schedule tool to create folders on a certain date. Then, connect your file sync app, and have Zapier make a new folder. You can then add more steps to your Zap , and have it make as many subfolders as you need—and can even have it copy default files into the folders. For example, if customers sign up for your service with a Wufoo form, Zapier will add their data to Pipedrive CRM, then create a new project folder in Box along with any subfolders you use in your folder structure.

If you need to save contracts, templates, or other documents to that folder, Zapier will copy them to the folder, too. Or if you want to make new monthly folders in Dropbox. Start your Zap with the Schedule app, choosing the day and time for it to run.

Then, set up the folder structure you need for your month's work. Here are some other Zaps to help you get started. Then you can add extra steps to the Zap for each additional folder your structure needs. Looking for more inspiration? See our article that features some of the best ways to add automation to your organizational workflows. Organizing your folder structure is only half the battle.

Keeping your computer organized will also require tidying up your file names. Files are made up of two components: the name whatever you decide to call it and the file extension the type of file, like. You typically don't need to worry about file extensions; they're set by the programs you use, and typically hidden by default on most computers. But you should take control of the file name.

For that reason, writer and editor Jill Duffy recommends making sure each file name is:. Indicative of what the file contains: Is your file an annual report? A to-do list? Put that information in the file name. In line with your business structure: This goes right along with your folder structure. Scannable: Make sure anyone who quickly glances at the file will understand its name. Here's an example:.

Beyond making your file names unique, scannable, and easily understood, the Stanford University Libraries recommends these tips for good file names:. Dates: Always write dates in yyyymmdd or yymmdd format, so your files will naturally fall in chronological order.

In my examples above, I used mmyy because the folders were already organized by year making month the most important descriptor. Length: Be aware that some software programs have character limits on file names. But the protracted season of extreme terror in my life beginning in Dec.

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Every bit of text and audio or video clip in these two sections is valuable to understand and apply this for obtaining fabulous health for yourself and anyone you know. I generally don't host files that are any less than extremely valuable. Click the date of each email chain to read it. Download Free File Viewer. Not sure exactly what type of file you are trying to open?

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