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Files are essential when doing metal fabricating work and mods. \\ | Files are essential when doing metal fabricating work and mods. \\ | ||
They are worth far more than they are sold for. \\ | They are worth far more than they are sold for. \\ | ||
- | You have immense amounts of control for fine tuning whatever it is you're building. ((Kirk the Jerk of the XLFORUM | + | You have immense amounts of control for fine tuning whatever it is you're building. ((Kirk the Jerk of the XLFORUM |
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- | | Collection of Files ((photo by Kirk the Jerk of the XLFORUM | + | | Collection of Files ((photo by Kirk the Jerk of the XLFORUM |
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+ | | Filing the fender mounts off the fork sliders ((photo by HogDog of the XLFORUM https:// | ||
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====== Draw Filing ====== | ====== Draw Filing ====== | ||
Draw filing is a technique used to shape, smooth, flatten and square metal. \\ | Draw filing is a technique used to shape, smooth, flatten and square metal. \\ | ||
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====== Cleaning Files ====== | ====== Cleaning Files ====== | ||
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A file with clogged teeth will not cut very well. \\ | A file with clogged teeth will not cut very well. \\ | ||
It is essential to clean any metal shavings from it periodically with a wire brush. \\ | It is essential to clean any metal shavings from it periodically with a wire brush. \\ |