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28th June 2010, 06:50 PM #1
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How to cut a section of file?
Hi all,
I have a small device that holds a section about 40mm long of file to bevel the metal edges of snow skis.
On first use 3 of the 4 faces were worn out and it needs replacing for the 2nd and 3rd sets of skis.
How can I cut a new section? Would a 1mm cut-off wheel do the job?
TIA.Cheers, Ern
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28th June 2010, 07:51 PM #2Dave J Guest
I think that would be the way to do it, just don't let it build up too much heat or it will take the hardness out of the file. A bucket of water close by would help to keep it cool and give it a dunk when it starts to get hot.
Dave
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28th June 2010, 07:57 PM #3
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I use the 1mm cutoff discs to cut files when I need to.
They do the job well.
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28th June 2010, 08:29 PM #4
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Great; thanks guys.
Cheers, Ern
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29th June 2010, 08:44 AM #5
What... you mean it's not 1792?
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Clamp the portion of file you want in a vice, cover the remainder with a towel and give it a good sideways smack with an open hand. The file will break off cleanly at the vice.
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I know you believe you understand what you think I wrote, but I'm not sure you realize that what you just read is not what I meant.
Regards, Woodwould.
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29th June 2010, 09:22 AM #6
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Quick and ....
effective.Cheers, Ern
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2nd July 2010, 10:52 PM #7
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if you want to tell the file where to break.....use your grinder to put a grove in both sides...... it should break straight then too.
cheersAny thing with sharp teeth eats meat.
Most powertools have sharp teeth.
People are made of meat.
Abrasives can be just as dangerous as a blade.....and 10 times more painfull.
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3rd July 2010, 09:00 AM #8
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Thanks.
Cheers, Ern
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