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Carrying the File
For normal flat filing, the
operator should aim to carry the
file forward on an almost straight
line in the same plane, changing
its course enough to prevent
grooving. Too much pressure
often results in a rocking motion
causing a rounded surface.
Keep the File Cutting
Different materials of course
require different touches; however, in general, just enough
pressure should be applied to keep the file cutting. If allowed to
slide over the harder metals the teeth of the file rapidly become
dull, and if they are overloaded by too much pressure, they are
likely to chip or clog.
On the reverse stroke, it is
best to lift the file clear of the
workpiece, except on very soft
metals. Even then pressure
should be very light, never more
than the weight of the file itself.
Draw Filing
Draw Filing consists of grasping the file firmly at each end and
alternatively pushing and pulling the file sideways across the
work. Since files are made primarily to cut on a longitudinal
forward stroke, a file with a short-angle cut should never be used,
as it will score and scratch instead of shaving and shearing. When
accomplished properly, draw
filing produces a finer finish than
straight filing.
Normally, a standard Mill Bastard
File is used for draw filing, but
where a considerable amount of
stock has to be removed, a flat
or hand file (double cut) will work
faster. However, this roughing down leaves small ridges that will
have to be smoothed by finishing with a single cut Mill File.
Don’t apply too much
pressure, or too little,
on the forward stroke.
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Band Saw 6" Regular Tape or 7" Slim Taper File
Cant Saw Mill Bastard File
Chain Saw
Round Chain Saw, Special Square,
Depth Gauge Chain Saw File
Circular Saw Mill Bastard, or Slim Taper Files
Cross-Cut Saw Mill Bastard, Round, or Round Edge Mill File
Hand Saw
Taper
Slim Taper, Extra Slim Taper, or Double Extra Slim File,
according to points of saw. File recommended for saw
points per inch.
Saw points shown in Bold.
• 4 - 7" Heavy or 8" Regular Taper
• 5 - 7" Regular Taper or 10" Slim
• 5 1/2 - 7" Regular Taper or 10" Slim
• 6 - 5" or 6" Regular Taper 7" or 8" Slim
• 7 - 6" or 7" Slim
• 8 - 4" Regular Taper, 6" Slim, 7" X Slim, 8" XX Slim
• 9 - 5" Slim. 6 X Slim, 7" XX Slim
• 10 - 3 1/2" Regular Taper or 5" Slim, 5 or 6" X Slim
• 11 - 3" Regular Taper or 4" Slim, 5" X Slim, 6" XX Slim
• 12 - 3" Regular Taper or 5" X Slim
• 13, 14 - 4" X Slim or 5" XX Slim
• 15, 16 - 4" XX Slim
Wood or Buck Saw
Mill Bastard and Slim Taper Files
Type: Description:
Steel Alloy
Use file applicable to the shape of the material.
File steel alloy only when it is annealed
Switch Contacts
Tungsten Point File or Mill Bastard File,
according to surface area of switch contacts
Switch, Electric
Mill Bastard File or Tungsten Point File,
according to size of switch
Template
Flat Bastard File, Half-Round Bastard File,
Mill Bastard File, or Round Bastard File
V-Groove
Files, including Knife, Taper, Slim Taper,
X Slim Taper, XX Slim Taper
Wood Working Half Round File or Cabinet Rasp
Zinc Babbit File
Job by Job File Selector
Saws