It's called a 'rasp'.
It's called a 'rasp'.
A simple example is that a flat metal file can be used in metal working to file down (smooth) rough edges on a piece of metal.
horses need their teeth looked after. By a vet! Sometimes they need them floated. They file them down, and numb it up.
It is used for smoothing edges of a metal or wood
A file for metal needs to be harder and the teeth need to be finer.
The harder the metal, the smoother file.
A hand file where both surfaces are flat. Used to file down metal where the surface requires a flat finish. Other files in the work shop are curved concave, curved convex ,triangular and square. Each used to specific shape filing.
Yes it is but it is a file containing unusable information unless restored by removing it from the file.
Sandpaper and metal files can be used to sand and file pewter. Sandpaper with different grits can help to smooth or shape the pewter, while metal files can be used for finer detail work. Be sure to use a light touch when sanding or filing to avoid removing too much material.
A file is used for sharpening metal edges or tools
No it does not
Some unique uses for a vintage file tool in modern DIY projects include shaping metal or wood, creating texture on surfaces, sharpening blades or tools, and removing rust or burrs.