12-07-2011, 06:43 AM
The reason I suggest thread cutting oil is that the last thing that you want between your cutting edges (file) and your work is a lubricating oil.
Dan
Ed. to add a file tip: clean your files every few strokes to remove the chips by tapping the end on a hard surface to knock the chips free from the file. Files will last longer and cut better.
Dan
Ed. to add a file tip: clean your files every few strokes to remove the chips by tapping the end on a hard surface to knock the chips free from the file. Files will last longer and cut better.