Type of file...I really don't know the technical description but as a comparison you could glue some 150-220 grit sandpaper to a stick and use that as a file. As has been pointed out the real problem is the mushroom and if your using a rotary tool or drill press than heat is also the enemy because it will melt and enlarge the hole in the scale unless your careful. Usually I only remove the pins if I do not care about the scales. If I want to preserve the scales then I just clean them in place. Otherwise its just a lot of work to remove the scales without damaging them.

Hope this helps,


Quote Originally Posted by cyrano138
you'll probably take away my home depot discount card for this but, what type of file (please be really specific) should i use? in fact, any more detail about the process would be great. otherwise, i think i can figure it out from there. thanks for all the help! seriously, you guys are awesome.