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I was looking to replace the file I've been using for years and I came across this
https://skiexchange.co.uk/products/equipment-toko-radial-file
- when do we use a file with a pattern like that? The one I've been using is much finer (though I don't think it counts as "fine")
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I don't know about that pattern but I use the 120mm files from here and I like them:
https://thepisteoffice.co.uk/index.php/com-virtuemart/com-virtuemart-menu-categories/the-piste-office-store/edge-tools/files
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Radial files are for removing excess P-Tex from the base after a base repair. They are not for use on edges.
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They are used for edges too. It's super course file, and it's used to set edges to right angle.
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I have one of those - it's a big beast and as stated good for getting base repairs flat, or at least that's what I use it for. It's not "fine". I've always used significantly more effete files for the edges meself.
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I don't know the science behind it but the radial pattern is commonly found in 'agressive' files. I'm not sure I've ever seen a (to avoid the SH swearing filter) b'stard file that wasn't a radial one (though I don't have a file fetish so not based on an extensive survey).
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Mjit wrote:
I don't know the science behind it but the radial pattern is commonly found in 'agressive' files. I'm not sure I've ever seen a (to avoid the SH swearing filter) b'stard file that wasn't a radial one (though I don't have a file fetish so not based on an extensive survey).
Ordinarily known as single cut b'stard file as the blades are continuous (each one a planing edge) commonly used for softer metals but would be ok on harder too if you can apply enough pressure to force it to cut into the surface. Ok on a ski edge as the metal is not wide enough to cause a problem with pushing the file. The curve works a little like a angle on a snow plow as it passes through the material.
More "broken" cut faces on a conventional file usually need more filing actions to bring a flat surface as there are some gaps presented to the work site, this planar type can do that in one pass if used effectively.
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