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100 replies in a very short time, this is what I like to see.
GREAT THREAD!!!!
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Ebay is a great source for files, sometimes you just gotta hunt.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-file...item232277742d the listing above has a Heller NuCut float file, the exact file used in the production lines in Detroit on the leaded quarter panel seams. We have 2, and f find them to be very handy. I didn't see any fine tooth body files, but I remember Jerry Gully having some that I picked up at a meet once. Might be worth asking him about his supplier. Marty
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A few years ago a fellow contacted me about buying “lead float” files. He said he had a file that was actually stamped “lead float” and wanted another. Does anyone have a file stamped “lead float” they could post photos of ? THANKS ~ John Buchtenkirch
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www.hazet.com ...products ... chapter 7 ... Body/Interior equipment
Shoul be available in the US too. Götz |
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These are the best i've used,don't scratch like others do..
http://www.pferdusa.com/products/201...201d0101P.html
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the pferd 20t file i have is very good.the slight convex shape reduces the risk of digging in-especially good on reverses
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My start in metal was on the production line using a file. Then I was fotunate to get the opportunity to get into the offline repair, the heavy stuff. You had to prove your worth there because the older more experienced guys wouldn't waste their time with you if they didn't think you had what it took. We used files all the time but I was taught to get the panel straight first before you even touch a file to it. Then when you did file it, you only highlighted at first and fine tuned the panel from there and when it was very close, then you filed it and metal finished it out. The file was for finess not straightening a panel.
I've seen and even had to repair the damage that can be done by an inexperienced person with a file, or in some cases one that just doesn't care. I've also seen the magic a file can do in the right hands. Yes there was a lot of hacks and people that just don't care but there were also craftsmen that took pride in their work. We used heller files, both a fine and course, as well as vixen files for the experienced and capable metal repair men. The sad thing is when ford closed the plant they scrapped everything, they wouldn't sell it, auction it or anything. I had at least 10 files in my tool box alone, it went to scrap. Ford use to get them from an industrial supplier, windsor factory supply.
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Paul EH sounds like you used the same method I do, I planish as smooth as I can using my hands and my eyes to check for ripples and make the panel as smooth as possible then file to check for lows and dress these out.
David
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