{"product_id":"afile-square-file","title":"Afile Square File","description":"\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eTRIANGLE FILE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eAFILE THREE SQUARE FILE is the ideal file for filing grooves, square holes, and inside corners for finishing cutting tools. It is suitable for use on slots and keyways. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"text-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eAPPLICATION AND USES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eMost commonly used for filing grooves, square holes, and inside corners. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eIdeal for filing keyways and slots. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eSuitable for turning round holes into square slots. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; margin: 0cm 0cm 8.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eFEATURES AND BENEFITS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe file tapers in thickness and width making it ideal to enlarge square holes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eUsed to reshape round drill holes into square slots. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eDouble cut on all sides which means they can speedily remove material with multiple faces. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eSuitable for making right angle notches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eHOW TO USE (How to reshape a round hole into a square slot)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; margin: 0cm 0cm 8.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eTools needed and preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eApply a layer of lay-out ink around the area where the round hole is. \u003cstrong\u003eSpanjaard Engineering Marking Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e is a good quality layout ink to use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eMark out a square being careful to ensure that each edge of the square touches the circle. Ascribe like \u003cstrong\u003eRoss Combination Square\u003c\/strong\u003e is a perfect tool for this step. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eClamp the workpiece into a vice ensuring that the marked surface points towards you. It is recommended to protect the workpiece using a filing block. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eFor this task, you will need a three-square file (\u003cstrong\u003eAfile three square file \u003c\/strong\u003ecan be used), a square file (\u003cstrong\u003eAfile Square\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFile\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended) and a pillar file also called a second cut file (\u003cstrong\u003eAfile\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e cut file\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eOnly work on one corner at a time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; margin: 0cm 0cm 8.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eReshaping the slot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eStep 1: Use the three-square file to cut a notch in the acute angle of the corner you want to work on. This is done to create a platform so that material can be conveniently removed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eStep 2: Use the square file to file away the base material until it is close to the lines that have been marked out. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eStep 3: The pillar file is now used to create the finish. File right down to the lines that you have marked. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eStep 4: Repeat on the next corner. Rotate your workpiece and repeat on the next corner. Repeat until all four corners have been filed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eSTORAGE AND CARE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eStore files carefully. Files are designed with a lot of carbon so that they can be resistant to wear and tear. It makes them weak however to sudden shocks so throwing them into a drawer might make them break or snap. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eFiles should be stored in such a way that they do not come into contact with each other. Because they are designed to wear away at materials as strong as metal, they can cause damage to each other. The ideal is to hang them up on a rack or at least store them in a container with dividers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eStore your files in a dry place because they are prone to rust. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eTo keep the teeth of the file in good shape for longer it is recommended that you should not apply pressure on the pull stroke but only on the push stroke. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eDebris stuck to the file will pre-maturely blunt the teeth of the file. Debris can be cleaned off using a file card brush. To prevent excessive debris from getting stuck onto the teeth of the file it is recommended to rub the file with chalk before use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; margin: 0cm 0cm 8.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eSize: 150 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eShape: Tapered towards the point. Square cross-section. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eCut: Double cut on all faces \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; margin: 0cm 0cm 8.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eHEALTH AND SAFETY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eBefore using ensure that the file is in good condition and do not use a file without a handle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eUse both hands when filing gripping the handle in one hand and the toe in the other hand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eWear suitable eye protection when filing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eDon’t file with greasy or oily hands because your hands might slip. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eWhen filing a small workpiece, it is recommended that the workpiece be placed in a vice or clamp (for example \u003cstrong\u003eAftool G Clamp\u003c\/strong\u003e). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eDo not carry files in your pockets. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eDo not place the file hanging off the edge of the workbench. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; margin: 0cm 0cm 8.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eWARNINGS AND DISCLAIMERS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"line-height: 107%; font-size: 15px; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; margin: 0cm 0cm 8.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\u003cli style=\"line-height: 107%; font-size: 15px; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; margin: 0cm 0cm 8.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003eDo not use a file as a pry or hammer as it is not designed for this and may break or shatter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"afile","offers":[{"title":"150mm","offer_id":35582143299747,"sku":"D150VB","price":82.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0456\/5781\/7251\/products\/square_file.jpg?v=1597237993","url":"https:\/\/mous54165458-co.myshopify.com\/products\/afile-square-file","provider":"mous54165458.co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}