Re: [ATM] Masking Tape Goo (was Varathane)

[James Crombie <jamescrombie@jamescrombie.com>]

Donald
   I assume he is referring to clogging the file with the metal dust 
from filing.  It compacts and fills the gullets of the teeth of the 
file. It can also score the material you are filing if for example you 
clog the file with steel and then file a piece of aluminum or brass.
   I like Nickelson and Grobet files. Both are well made and work well. 
  The best file handles I have found are from Grobet, nice solid platic 
handles with a screw on metal insert, reusable and inexpensive.  see
http://www.deltaonelapidary.com/shop.php?category=75
A good file card is a must as well, keeping the file clean will help it 
cut faster and easier.

James Crombie
http://www.jamescrombie.com

Donald Good wrote:
> What is "pinning"?
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: atm-bounces@atmlist.net [mailto:atm-bounces@atmlist.net] On Behalf Of
> Charles Mitchard
> Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 2:48 AM
> To: atm@atmlist.net
> Subject: Re: [ATM] Masking Tape Goo (was Varathane)
> 
> Actually I've found one of the best uses for wd40 and its variants. Its
> excellent for the prevention of pinning when filing aluminium.
>  I've tried all the tips and tricks given in various texts and wd40 is hands
> down the best.
> 
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