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Re: Off Topic: What to do with dull metal files?
By:Malcolm Schweizer
Date: 10/10/2012, 7:24 am
In Response To: Off Topic: What to do with dull metal files? (John Caldeira)

: I've a small collection of files that are dull from use, mostly
: sharpening machettes. Seems a waste to throw them out. Can they
: be used for anything other than steel scrap?

: John

Make a knife. Files are one of the best metals for knife making.

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Off Topic: What to do with dull metal files?
John Caldeira -- 10/10/2012, 3:04 am
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Dan Caouette -- 10/10/2012, 6:27 am
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Malcolm Schweizer -- 10/10/2012, 7:24 am
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John VanBuren -- 10/10/2012, 9:21 am
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ancient kayaker -- 10/10/2012, 10:24 am
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Ivan -- 10/10/2012, 12:30 pm
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Dave Houser -- 10/12/2012, 12:12 am
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John Caldeira -- 10/12/2012, 3:56 am
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Ivan -- 10/12/2012, 2:55 pm
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John Abercrombie -- 10/13/2012, 1:56 pm
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Marc Upchurch -- 10/13/2012, 2:14 pm
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Marc Upchurch -- 10/13/2012, 2:16 pm
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ancient kayaker -- 10/13/2012, 2:31 pm
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Marc Upchurch -- 10/12/2012, 9:24 am