Tony N Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 i am having troble cleaning small fine failes tryed using a file card and wire bush but still cant get all the bone dust out of them they are getting to the point i cant use them dont want to wet them so please help many thanks tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 You could try a little rubbing alcohol as a solvent. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas M. Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 You can ask an optician, he may have an ultrasonic bath used for cleaning glasses. They don't use water, so your files won't rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharry t Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Depending on how fine the files are, I use a stiff nylon bristle nail brush. If less fine I use a brass bristle brush. Just brush gently from side to side up the length of the file. Something like this http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?hl=en&q=wire+tool+brush&gs_upl=3519l8604l0l9231l15l14l0l0l0l0l223l2233l1.10.3l14l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1151&bih=823&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=18439600166610778256&sa=X&ei=05oMT-3JI4uxhAf6_LmiBA&ved=0CIsBEPICMAU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 I found I was using files for rough shaping and vigorous bone removal. So I got courser files to shape only, then shifted to a courser sandpaper to start smoothing. The courser files are easier to clean with a wire brush and retain very little dust. Hope this helps, Billy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 I was at a wood worker's store today and was reminded of the giant crumbly eraser that is used to clean the belt of a belt sander. Maybe something like that would work for the files. I will be trying it tomorrow (I have one). Along with files for filing, I use two sided sanding boards (I don't know what to call them) that can be found for fingernail shaping in most fingernail polish sections at stores. Some stores used to carry a variety of grits, but not so much these days. Janel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharry t Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Along with files for filing, I use two sided sanding boards (I don't know what to call them) that can be found for fingernail shaping in most fingernail polish sections at stores. Some stores used to carry a variety of grits, but not so much these days. Emery boards Janel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalartz Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Brass brush, or wheel works well on some fine files. For very fine files or hard to clean files get a piece of scrap copper or brass and just push across the teeth to remove the crud. this will be slow but will remove every thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Thanks Sharry! Duh ! I associate emery boards with smaller sizes from earlier years. I keep thinking that the modern larger, multilayer boards would have a zazzy name. At any rate, or description, they are handy! Janel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yloh Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 I just use a piece of brass to push them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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