Thread: Hinge Holes

I use fine and tiny. The file is about 1/4" wide. Some tape a protective piece around the pin. I just file with my finger against the file. With a little preasure towards my finger i dont slip. Anymore.
I think they are 6 inches long. Came in a set of six different shapes/points. The set came with a handle.

Another way is to put a few layers of masking tape over the pin. File right through the tape for the pin but it will save you on the scales if you slip. Once.

I would recommend a flat swis cut file. If you can get a combination 2nd cut / fine that would be best. I would normally use both, 2nd cut first then fine. I've had trouble finding good combinations lately. Although, I say lately but it has been a while since I bought files. I use files every day but will have the same one for a decade or longer so it may have been 10 years since I bought a flat file.

Originally Posted by PaulFLUS

I would recommend a flat swis cut file. If you can get a combination 2nd cut / fine that would be best. I would normally use both, 2nd cut first then fine. I've had trouble finding good combinations lately. Although, I say lately but it has been a while since I bought files. I use files every day but will have the same one for a decade or longer so it may have been 10 years since I bought a flat file.

Thanks Paul.

What is a swis cut file.

I plan on one file because it will only have one dedicated use, razor only tool so either med or fine I reckon.

Will this work to file pins down etc? Don't want it too fine to cut though not too coarse that it is no good either.

Corona FE405506SC0CD Mill Smooth Cut File Carded, 6-Inch



https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00...K6Y9EEQB&psc=1

Look up needle files.
This is what i use and i know a lot of other guys use too. The pin material files without too much issue so you dont need a big file. More mistakes can be made quicker with a bigger file.

Swiss cut has smaller cut teeth also they are a narrower file. You will get different advice from different people. I use a larger file because it is easier for me to see it is straight and level. Much like it is easier to tell what t your shaving angle is with a wider blade. Take all advice as worth what you paid for it. I only file to get it flat then center punch and drill the pin.

I wasn't thinking of pin removal Paul.

I want to file the pins shorter if their a bit long when I'm peening so wanted to find out whether a medium or fine 6" file would be better and wondered what everyone else uses.

A fine, 6 inch flat file, for me.

Sorry, I misunderstood what you were using it for but I think the same advice still applies to that use.

Originally Posted by outback

A fine, 6 inch flat file, for me.

I notice that little drill Mike.

Is that what you make pin holes with? If it is, where can I get one and how do you keep the holes straight?

I use that for drilling out pins, for disassembly. I use a small drill press when making scales.

I just cut a couple blanks last night, so I'll take pics in the process, for ya.