NC Rick
Aluminum
- Joined
- Oct 7, 2007
- Location
- Asheville, NC
Hi folks, I have been thinking strange random thoughts about the most basic of machinists tools, the hand file. I have been brought up to use them in a particular way. Cleaning with a file card, stroking in one direction, draw filling etc. I have come to believe that it is nearly a crime to put oil on one, let alone using one with oil. Chalk is the only compound to be added but I seldom do since the kids long ago used it on the driveway.
My question is: why no oil? I can’t think of a reason. I’m scared to try it!
I will appreciate input from the practical and knowledgeable folks so well represented here.
Thanks in advance!
My question is: why no oil? I can’t think of a reason. I’m scared to try it!
I will appreciate input from the practical and knowledgeable folks so well represented here.
Thanks in advance!