tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20340207.post8091113042216916344..comments2024-03-29T10:07:41.792+00:00Comments on Phil's Workbench: File cleaning - Part 1Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20340207.post-85468933214285997092014-05-26T07:34:20.519+00:002014-05-26T07:34:20.519+00:00I've only ever built one white metal kit, but ...I've only ever built one white metal kit, but I found an effective way to unclog needle files was to pass the flame from a gas pencil torch across it.<br /><br />The white metal would melt without the file getting hot enough to loose its temper. A final scrub with a wire brush would fully unclog and return normal function.Ian Coopernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20340207.post-36242408944141434322014-05-26T06:49:27.361+00:002014-05-26T06:49:27.361+00:00Hi Phil,
That file cleaning block you described s...Hi Phil,<br /><br />That file cleaning block you described seems worth a second look. I wonder if Gariflex or similar products would work?<br /><br />A quick and simple tip for preventing files clogging up in the first place. Rub a piece of ordinary blackboard chalk across the face of the file before starting work. Repeat the process frequently especially when filing soft stuff like white metal or aluminium.<br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />TanllanTanllanhttp://fifteenflatout.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com