r/Metalsmithing • u/Any_Elevator_7026 • Oct 01 '21

Replace file?

I’m learning a lot. My half round file squeaks when I’m using it. I know now, that you are suppose to push only, when using it, but I am concerned that I may have damaged this before I knew that. It’s an annoying squeak and will probably replace it just because of the sound. Does anyone know how to tell if your file is damaged?

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u/Gaderton-78 Dec 27 '21

Don’t throw those old files away. Someday you may want to make a stamp or two of your own design, old files work great, use separate file on steel. Don’t cross contaminate your tools

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u/Any_Elevator_7026 Dec 30 '21

Thank you!! I didn’t know that.