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Files and Rasps. Unit 11: Hand Tools. Objectives . Differentiate the different categories of files wit 100% accuracy. List some different kinds of files within these categories with 90% accuracy. Demonstrate a use for the one file from each category with 100% accuracy.
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Files and Rasps Unit 11: Hand Tools
Objectives • Differentiate the different categories of files wit 100% accuracy. • List some different kinds of files within these categories with 90% accuracy. • Demonstrate a use for the one file from each category with 100% accuracy. • Demonstrate steps to properly and safely use a file with 90% accuracy.
Files and Rasps • What is a File? • A tool with a roughened surface used for smoothing or shaping a hard material. • There are 4 categories of files. • How many of these categories do you know? • Flat file • Round file • Half round file • Triangle file
Flat File • Can be large and used to take a lot of material off at once • Also can be as fine as a finger nail file and used for detail work.
Round File • There are not that many kinds of round files. • There are several different sizes of round files though.
Half Round File • Can have one round edge and a flat edge or two round edges.
Triangle File • Taper • Slim taper • Extra Slim taper • Regular taper
What are some things that we use these files for? • Flat file • Metal work • Gunsmith • Fabrication • Wood working • Furniture maker • Bowyer • Horse shoeing • Farrier • Rancher
Round file • Metal work • Sharpening chainsaws • Filing in small or hard to reach places such as the inside of a pipe • Wood work • Cutting small round grooves for finish work
Half round file • Metal • One of the best uses for this is to clean the burs out of the inside of larger diameter pipe. • Wood working • Great for making a concave surface on wood products
Triangle file • Metal • Used for small detailed work and for making square corners.
Using the file • The teeth on a file all point away from the handle. • Because of this, you should always push a file and never drag it.
Safety Procedures • Safety wear • Safety glasses • to protect your eyes safe from debris • Gloves • to keep your hands protected
Summary • What are the 4 categories of files? • Flat file • Round file • Half round file • triangle file • What is the correct way to use a file? • File must have a handle • Always push a file rather than pull it
What items should we wear to improve safety? • Gloves • Safety glasses