Stickmangumby Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 I haven't done any metalwork before, and I'm trying to make a fret bevel tool using Brian's tutorial on the main site. I'm stuck at the first step though... I can't even cut the handle and untoothed part of the file off! I've tried using a dremel, a jigsaw, and a miniature hacksaw, all of which did not even make a dent in it. Anyone got any tips? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j. pierce Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 I've had luck cutting through tool metal like that using a diamond cut-off wheel in my dremel. Still tough going, had to take it slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setch Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Cutoff wheel in a dremel to score the surface, then wrap it in a rag, clamp it in your vice with the bit you want to remove sticking out, and whack it with a hammer. Files are case hardened on the outer surface, which makes them hard, but brittle, so scoring and hitting will snap 'em quite cleanly. Make the sharp edges around the break smooth with a grinder or belt sander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j. pierce Posted May 2, 2006 Report Share Posted May 2, 2006 D'oh! I remembered the cutoff wheel, but forgot the smacking. I feel like I was missing something. Yeah, I've done exactly as Setch suggested, listen to him. And wear eye protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickmangumby Posted May 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Heh, I'm very disgruntled with my dremel at the moment, it's doing bad all round. Also, I don't have a vice :O Is clamping it to an MDF bench top an option? Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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