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  1. May 31, 2026, 09:51 PM #1
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    Flat filing water cup technique - GIF

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    I must try that. I pride myself as a good filer.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tonyfoale View Post
    I must try that. I pride myself as a good filer.
    Here is a trick to get you started - do the filing on the long side then show the flatness on the short side.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Karl_H View Post
    Here is a trick to get you started - do the filing on the long side then show the flatness on the short side.
    Too late, I started long ago.



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