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| Author: | wbergman [ Tue Sep 02, 2014 5:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | smooth edge mill file |
My triangle fret crowning file is just too little for my hands. I've used a mill file before, being careful. I plan to grind the edges off a mill file to help avoid damage to the fret board. Before I do this, am I missing something that might be a problem? |
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| Author: | Chris Pile [ Tue Sep 02, 2014 6:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: smooth edge mill file |
Keep it cool, and quench it often. Don't want to lose the temper of the metal. |
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Tue Sep 02, 2014 7:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: smooth edge mill file |
get a pillar file |
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| Author: | Colin North [ Wed Sep 03, 2014 5:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: smooth edge mill file |
Cant file is larger, inexpensive ($14 for mine) and works. |
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Wed Sep 03, 2014 5:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: smooth edge mill file |
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/616451 ... illar-file pillar files are flat and they have a very fine cut. also about $9 to $15 depending on the size. they are also known as a safe edge file |
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| Author: | uvh sam [ Wed Sep 03, 2014 11:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: smooth edge mill file |
Make sure you get a cant file and not a can't file! |
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| Author: | Colin North [ Wed Sep 03, 2014 11:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: smooth edge mill file |
If you plan to grind the edges off a mill file, you'll have to round the edges over to prevent danger of damage to the fretboard, as well as preventing overheating. |
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