BENCH WORK 2. FILES 101, HOW METAL CUTTING FILES WORK & HOW TO USE THEM. MACHINE SHOP Marc L'Ecuyer

[@cgis123]

Hi Mark, I have been in the trade for years now, and have worked for myself for at least the last 10 years. I remember lessons on filing back in high school and apprenticeship days almost exactly as the one you have given in this video. It's almost refreshing to sit in on the lesson again after so many years and bad habbits. Have fun watching the game with your Dad. Matt in Aus

[@caigner]

Greetings from Austria and thanks for all your videos. I really love the Internet. I can choose the best teachers from all around the world to learn whatever interests me. I enjoy your stile of presentation and your kind of humour. Especially I like all the fine details and background information you put into it. Hope you will continue making educational videos for a long time. :-)

[@SlowEarl1]

Hi Mark, Thank you for the education on proper filing. You do a great job with your videos I really enjoy watching.

[@andregross7420]

Thanks for the video! I learned a lot about files, especially the point you made about the gullet of the tooth running out of room on a wide cut. Very excited about the next bench work video.

[@pierresgarage2687]

Hi Marc, The filing part of my machinist training was the most "boring" part, but now, it serves me well and that was a USEFUL part. Thanks, Pierre

[@swarfrat311]

Marc, Have a great watching the Super Bowl! Thank you for this second lesson in bench work. I'll be sure and "file" it away! Have a good one! Dave

[@JimmysCanal]

Great video Marc! The file is one of my favorite tools.Thank again for the work and care you put making these videos! All the best for you and your Dad! Jimmy

[@PetrusRiekert]

There you go 😄 Thank you Marc for yet another great video!

[@THATLAZYMACHINIST]

Hi PMX-Tek, I am answering this way since it is impossible for me to answer your comment. Let me start by thanking you for watching the video and for taking the time to comment. I find that the topics that you propose are factual and important, although the draw filing technique is not covered in this video it is covered in my Drill point gauge videos (3 in all) that can be linked to through my free webpage THATLAZYMACHINIST.COM . I may well produce some day a series of videos showing more advanced techniques but for now I am concentrating my time on the production of videos for novice or home machinist and since I do all the work myself, it takes a lot of time. However stoning for accurate finishing may well be included in an eventual video on tool sharpening. Thanks again for a great comment and happy machining, Marc L'Ecuyer

[@jaketank3217]

Wow, I went to my shop after watching this video and inspected the large box of files that I purchased last year at an old machine shop auction. I discovered that I have 3 files (with handles) that indeed have the 60 degree angle teeth which are as you say, designed for filing on a lathe! I had no idea there are that many different files. I also found 8 small pencil shaped containers of dry lube graphite in the same box. I am very embarrassed that I don't even know how to use the tools that I already own! Thanks Marc for teaching me how to use the tools that are out in my shop!

[@charles1379]

Another great video. thank you for your dedication.

[@shinli1961]

Dear Marc, thank you very much Lesson: 24

[@shadowdog500]

Thanks for another great video! I do have a question on filing on the lathe. Being a southpaw I prefer to hold the file handle in my left hand and guide with my right. When filing on the lathe I'm in the habit of standing to the right of the carriage and resting my right arm on the tailstock to file and holding the handle in my left hand while guiding with my right hand. I've seen several texts that say to file left handed on a lathe like I do so you don't get wrapped up in the chuck or tangle with a lathe dog. However, every internet machinist I've ever seen except one files exactly like you demonstrate. Is one method better (or preferred) than the other? Thanks again, Chris

[@martinrajtar8011]

I'm first :) thank you Marc, really nice video part one also perfect :)

[@MrShobar]

Marc, lathe files generally have a guarded edge as well so that only the intended edge contacts the work.

[@marclecuyer9930]

Thanks MrShobar for this and other comments you have posted on my channel. I often have to limit myself as far as content goes because I would never finish a video. It always seems that I could have added something else and many times I just forget to say something important since I have no editor and when you check your own work you tend to miss things. Thankfully people such as yourself take the time to post constructive comments that will help others understand even more. It is much appreciated, Marc L'Ecuyer

[@TheDefeatest]

Great vid Marc! Thanks again for all your videos and effort you put into passing on your wealth of knowledge. :) Enjoy your super bowl party and those yummy wings! And of course nothing beats time with your Dad!

[@AliMirjamali]

Well, I have broken a file by using it as a lever. Lesson already learnt the hard way. :-/ Thank you for sharing the knowledge.