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Old 03-03-2009, 08:42 PM
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Tracy,
I know exactly what Ed is talking about. When useing the guid to flatten the blade for fitting a guard I tend to put down pressure on the tip of the file and the handle. This makes the center of the blade higher than the edges. So when the guard is mounted it leaves a gap along the edges at the guard to blade fit. Useing a wider guide helps to keep th file flat.


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