wonwinglo
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How to clean files,the abrasive ones that is and not the ones on your computer ! as files get used they can become clogged up,especially if used with soft materials like alloy and some plastics.
Take a wire brush and clamp the file in your vice,run the wire brush at different angles and the surplus material should remove fairly easily,if stubbon mix up some washing up detergent with a dash of tree ahcohol,de-natured alcohol or similar,soak the file into the liquid for about an hour,then get to work once again with the wire brush,this should do the trick as the debris is lifted from the teeth of the file.
Another tip whilst using a file is to place adhesive tape onto the clogged blade,just pull away and this should help during work in progress.
Striking the file against a brick or similar will sometimes dislodge material,but not too hard as they are made from brittle material and can break especially if a flaw exists in the manufacturing process.
Look after your files and they will give years of service to you.
Take a wire brush and clamp the file in your vice,run the wire brush at different angles and the surplus material should remove fairly easily,if stubbon mix up some washing up detergent with a dash of tree ahcohol,de-natured alcohol or similar,soak the file into the liquid for about an hour,then get to work once again with the wire brush,this should do the trick as the debris is lifted from the teeth of the file.
Another tip whilst using a file is to place adhesive tape onto the clogged blade,just pull away and this should help during work in progress.
Striking the file against a brick or similar will sometimes dislodge material,but not too hard as they are made from brittle material and can break especially if a flaw exists in the manufacturing process.
Look after your files and they will give years of service to you.