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| ====== REF: Tools - 157 ====== | ====== REF: Tools - 157 ====== | ||
| ====== Files ====== | ====== Files ====== | ||
| + | Files are essential when doing metal fabricating work and mods. \\ | ||
| + | They are worth far more than they are sold for. \\ | ||
| + | You have immense amounts of control for fine tuning whatever it is you're building. ((Kirk the Jerk of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/90473-iron-883-nip-tuck-cut/page4?t=732137&page=4)) | ||
| + | |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:files_by_kirk_the_jerk.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
| + | | Collection of Files ((photo by Kirk the Jerk of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/90473-iron-883-nip-tuck-cut/page4?t=732137&page=4)) | | ||
| + | |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:filing_fork_sliders_1_by_hogdog.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:filing_fork_sliders_2_by_hogdog.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:filing_fork_sliders_3_by_hogdog.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
| + | | Filing the fender mounts off the fork sliders ((photo by HogDog of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/107919-time-to-start-bobber-project?t=986514)) ||| | ||
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| + | ====== Draw Filing ====== | ||
| + | Draw filing is a technique used to shape, smooth, flatten and square metal. \\ | ||
| + | It's name refers to the fact of applying pressure on the draw (pull) stroke. | ||
| + | Any type of single cut file (customarily a bastard file) can be used. ((https://www.wonkeedonkeetools.co.uk/files/what-is-draw-filing)) \\ | ||
| + | Although, most any file with decent teeth will do. \\ | ||
| + | You can start with a coarse teeth file and end with a fine teeth one as well. \\ | ||
| + | The file's teeth can cut on both the forward and the backward movement of the file. ((https://www.wonkeedonkeetools.co.uk/files/what-is-draw-filing)) \\ | ||
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| + | You can flatten the edge by moving the file forwards and backwards along the length of the material. \\ | ||
| + | You can create a flat in a round bar for easier drilling. \\ | ||
| + | You can also flatten square or flat stock when bowed in the middle. \\ | ||
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| + | Start at one end and push forward or the other end and pull backward then repeat until flat and / or shaped as desired. \\ | ||
| + | Keep the file at 90° on each stroke. \\ | ||
| + | Clean the shavings from the file often to help prevent broken teeth. \\ | ||
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| + | **Clamping the material to be filed in vise**: \\ | ||
| + | Clamp your material in the vise with the filing area on a flat plane (ideally horizontal to your body posture). \\ | ||
| + | Use wooden filing blocks to protect the piece from the jaws. \\ | ||
| + | Hold the file 90° to the piece you're working on with 2 hands (as in handlebars), one on each end. \\ | ||
| + | Slide the file forwards along the length of the area you want to smooth with light to medium pressure. ((https://www.wonkeedonkeetools.co.uk/files/what-is-draw-filing)) \\ | ||
| + | Slide the file backwards along the length of the work piece until you reach your starting position. \\ | ||
| + | Apply the same pressure as you did on the push stroke. \\ | ||
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| + | Keep each stroke within the same plane each direction. | ||
| + | Be careful not to push too hard as you can bend the file or break teeth (use cutting oil or lubricants while filing). \\ | ||
| + | The tang on the file can be held in either hand and the file can be used with either side facing the work piece. \\ | ||
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| + | Keep track of the heat and use plenty of lubrication. \\ | ||
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| + | **Clamping the file in a vise**: \\ | ||
| + | You can put a short piece of plywood or 2x4 in a vice on each side of the file and clamp it in the vise. \\ | ||
| + | You can also use plastic 'soft jaws' to hold the file. \\ | ||
| + | The rest is the same with forward and backward motion on your work piece. \\ | ||
| + | The file has to be held tight. Clamping a file without side protection can ruin the teeth on the sides. \\ | ||
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| + | This technique helps achieve, control and maintain square lines, a flat surface and edges better than a grinder. | ||
| + | |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:draw_file_stainless_15_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
| + | | Draw filing stainless steel with a bastard file ((photo by Hippysmack)) | | ||
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| + | ====== Cleaning Files ====== | ||
| + | A file with clogged teeth will not cut very well. \\ | ||
| + | It is essential to clean any metal shavings from it periodically with a wire brush. \\ | ||
| + | A file should be cleaned every time before you put it away. \\ | ||
| + | This helps prevent broken teeth and chattering. \\ | ||
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| + | Pull the file parallel to the teeth to remove the shavings. \\ | ||
| + | |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:draw_file_stainless_4_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:draw_file_stainless_5_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} | | ||
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| + | Useful Links: | ||
| + | [[https://www.wonkeedonkeetools.co.uk/files/what-is-draw-filing]] | ||
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