How to File Metal | Iron Wolf Industrial 

It's like you were kicking us out before we got to finish the video.

do you need to be from a 1st world country to use a file.

I am doing an electronics training about Circuits and Components, we've Also learned how to use Files in a class called "Manual Machining", the direction of filing is forward (not backward) because this will damage the teeth of the File, after finishing, we use a metallic brush to clean the file from all Burr, if left without cleaning, that burr will rust in the file and then the file teeth will start to rust.

I am from a third world country (Iran) and live in an industrial country (Norway). My father had only 5 class of elementary school but he was a master in metalworking I have not seen anyone so good as him here in Norway. Unfortunately he gave all of his skills to my older brother and nothing left for me.

Somethings going on around 4:00 or so. Got some editing problems

Dammit! The things I've been doing wrong with a file are endless... Thanks for clearing up how a file works. You never hear that it is built to only cut on the forward stroke, so I'm glad I heard it here.

What would you recommend for smoothing out the end of a ring once cut ??

Filing is a craft into itself. Thanks for this information .

Nice video, thank you. Where can i buy those files? Or what brand are those.?

Thanks for this video, covers exactly what I wanted to know!

Am i doing it wrong if im using it with forward and backward drag?

How should you go about cleaning up aluminum dust and filings? Pretty small project

How would you rough up steel dart points please to have a rough grip ?

How would you file down the edge of a triangular file, so it's nice and smooth?

I’ve also heard that running some chalk over your file prior to use keeps some of the metal chips from clogging the file up so fast.

Is it OK to make only straight movements instead of diagonal?

I'm gonna die laughing on that edit at the end

Really helpful , thank man !

Great video!

How would one ensure a surface is filed flat and parallel rather than accidentally making it cylindrical or skewed ?

Thank you for the video. It is hard to find a decent manual on "how to use a tool properly" on the french web. Maybe, I am not good at using google. In spite I am educated, when I was in school, in courses (techno classroom) we have learned how to use a computer (back to 1998-2000) and electronic soldering. Unfortunately, I have never learned how to use tools properly, and today I just use them. It seemed obvious to use a file in a single direction but you provide me confirmation about this. Thanks again. If you know a good website (an not a poor and common DIY blog) on the good usage of tools in english or french I will be glad to read it.

Do you have some video for _precision_ metal forming using filing, scraping and using some guages-like items like rulers, bearing balls/rings, caliper/micrometer and so on ?

This is useful, thanks

Nice video

Can I use these tools to file down the edges of my metal door? The door gets stuck all the time because it's a bit too big for the door frame.

What are the practical / real life application of metal fitting/filing?

I learned to file metal by pushing the file forward and then dragging it backwards without force, and absolutely never ever lift the file from the object but i guess it all depends on what you are doing

Could you do a video on How to file flat and perpendicular edges or Sufaces. And create perfect radii

A very good video indeed. Nice to see someone clearly explaining that a file only cuts in one direction and also showing how to use a card file. Just one tip I tell my students is that if you take some ordinary chalk and rub it into the teeth before using the file it helps prevent clogging, especially when working on aluminium, But great video, thanks for posting.

What is the point on the flat file used for?

Sir.... What will be stroke per minute for smooth file

third world editing toward the end

Can you file tempered steel? Not hardened but tempered?

Question. What type of file would I need to get rid of one rung out of a metal baby/pet gate? I need one rung gone so the cat can get through without letting the dog through. The rung is solid metal but not too thick and it's welded at the top and bottom of the gate.

Great video. Some small editing mistakes where talking overlapped each other, but i appreciate the effort. Thanks!

This should read " How to be annoyed by an instructional video" or "how to clean a file after using it"

I want to learn how to file prpbely because my jops invloves that things

Stodoys. I know you will find good solutions for all your ideas.

All it does is just dull the teeth on the back stroke. I always tell people the right way to use em when I see anyone using a file. Thanks for the comment.

Wht file would i use for stainless steel?

What is the size of the file?

this is epic

Years ago I worked in a aircraft repair shop. we had a person who's job it was to maintain the lead acid batteries, He also stored used files in a container of used electrolyte, he siad that was the best way to keep clean and ready to use. Have you ever heard of such? Thanks

I lost a job for telling someone they were filing wrong

Imagine a brass bar 1/4" thick. I want to cut 1/4" notches in them say about 1/4" deep. What is the best method to do it? If a file can do the job - what type of file should I use? Approximately how long will it take to cut one notch?

Isn't the "wood flat file" called a rasp or something.

It's actually out of spec, due to some editing mishaps at around 4 minutes. Haha.

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I know this seems straightforward.When I apprenticed carpentry & fine woodworking on the job.We didn't have nailguns. And yes,some people don't know how to use a hammer.And yeah grip,swing,accuracy,efficiency, replacing the handle.Weight of hammerhead.How to pull nails without breaking handle,how not to injure your elbow or shoulder. And I cringe when I see a guy use a wood chisel as a prybar. So metal or wood basics if ya don't know.And ask.

It is worth noting lift off on the rearward stroke is not necessary if no pressure is being applied. Maintaining consistency is probably the most important thing to remember when using a file so for some people it may be more useful to use a rearward stroke with no pressure to maintain a consistent angle. Logically speaking if a file cannot make it past a few rearwards strokes and looses its ability to cut then you have a very shitty Chinese file. One exception is Nicholson files. If they are older then they are made very well, but if you look below the word "Nicholson" and it says Mexico then it is no good, if it says Brazil then you have about a 60/40 chance of it being good. In the end if anyone on Earth ever says they have never made a rearward stroke with a file then they are a goddamn liar. However, personally I believe if a person purchases a tool with their own money then they can use it any way they please and it isn't my place to dictate they use the tool correctly. I am under the distinct impression people own what they buy, but what do I know I guess we are telling people how to use their own property now. Sad Sad world we live in. Every governing body across the world has everyone thinking its right to own people and tell them what to do, who to work for and the extent of property everyone can have. That is a direct contradiction of freedom and is the exact opposite.

What about Mp3s

Got it I'll stop abusing my files.

You might want to check your editting at 4 mins into the video, other than that, nice one!

I think I'm a naughty person. I work under the car to file a square hole for a cage nut to fit. This nut is meant to fasten the exhaust heat shield. But I'm too lazy to lift the file on the back stroke. Am I denied at the Pearly Gates for this file abuse misbehavior?

Yeah, the last clip must have somehow ended up on the end there.

I third world country people can’t use file, but you teach to clean your file with a needle groove by groove 🤔

The teeth on my recently bought metal file were waering off too fast because I was stroking it back and forth on a piece of steel. Thanks for showing how to use it.

edit out @2:20

When you use it for wood, It is a rasp, just saying.

3:02 Thank you so much!

Acctually u better than my instructor Hhhhh

CHALK ON FILES = VERY LITTLE CLOGGING .

I was taught by an old millwright how to file when I was young, it drives me crazy watching someone drag a file backwards.

People in third world countries manage to make fake Rolex watches using basic hand tools! If you examine them very closely you can see that the watch bodies are made by filing because they only polish the parts that show. I've yet to see a first world man who can achieve the same level of accuracy with hand tools!

That’s how you hitting with that file is horrible.

Bastard file... Hahaha

Damn after watching this video now I can't touch my files. Damn government have to upgrade to 2nd world country first!

The video editing looks like it s made from a Third World country.....

what does coming from a third world country have to do with anything?....if someone doesnt have the education on how to file they wont do it properly regardless of which country they are from...

Lmao the editing really made up for that "3rd world country or uneducated " condescending comment.

That's some 3rd world editing and information.

Thank The Lord, I did a lot of manual machining and I absolutely cannot stand seeing people use files in both directions. Like nails on a chalk board.

That was painful to watch, and not just for the bad editing. :-(