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Files
Files are essential when doing metal work.
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. 1)
Draw Filing
Draw filing is a technique used to shape a piece before using sandpaper.
Hold the file perpendicular to the piece you're working on.
Use back and forth strokes only and it cuts material rather quickly.
This technique helps achieve, control and maintain square lines, a flat surface and edges better than a grinder.
Draw filing with a bastard file 3) |
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Kirk the Jerk of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=732137&page=4
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photo by Kirk the Jerk of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=732137&page=4
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photo by Hippysmack