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8 Old School Tips For Better Hand Filing

4/1/2018

This video was done as a one-off viewer request but I like the format so I'm going to keep it going as a request driven series. Let me know in the YT comments if there is anything you want to see covered.

Cheers :)

4 Comments

Damon

4/12/2018 12:41:12 am

What coarseness of file do you recommend for various materials (brass, steel, aluminum)?

Dave

4/20/2018 04:07:58 am

Chris... I started following your videos back when the clock was center stage and have enjoyed them all. This latest one does not disappoint. I modified a few of my files like you recommend, and it really makes a difference. Thanks.

By the way... what's the latest on the Antikithera Mechanism? We're all waiting on pins and needles for episode 6.

Thanks for the good work.

Jo link

11/1/2018 07:44:22 pm

One of my favourite accessories when filing is the permanent marker pen:

I use a it to coat the safe edge of the file with so I don't try to file with it by mistake - it takes forever if you try filing using the safe edge.

I also use marker on the surface being filed. It shows up if I am filing square, any marks in the surface and it indicates high points when fitting so I know which bit still needs to be filed.

Mitch

3/23/2021 12:27:36 am

Would it make any sense to use ball bearings as circular file guides? They could roll with the file being drawn instead of damaging the file.

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