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us Offline rescue4500

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cleaning a multitool file
on: January 16, 2019, 08:42:24 PM
if theres already a thread on this please forgive me, anyone have any tips or tricks for cleaning the file blade, diamond coated and standard type

any input?


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Re: cleaning a multitool file
Reply #1 on: January 16, 2019, 08:46:39 PM
For the regular file side any type of wire brush or file card can be used but I just hold the diamond file under running water and scrub it with my finger (and little liquid soap if you want) :cheers:
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Re: cleaning a multitool file
Reply #2 on: January 16, 2019, 08:49:33 PM
Soap and a toothbrush!

Try using someone else's toothbrush or an old one...

Or a new one you won't use afterwards... yourself...

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Re: cleaning a multitool file
Reply #3 on: January 16, 2019, 09:23:26 PM
thanks guys great information
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Re: cleaning a multitool file
Reply #4 on: January 16, 2019, 09:39:00 PM
Excellent tips  :tu: :like:
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Re: cleaning a multitool file
Reply #5 on: January 16, 2019, 11:33:05 PM
Quote from: Mechanickal on January 16, 2019, 08:49:33 PM
Soap and a toothbrush!

Try using someone else's toothbrush or an old one...

Or a new one you won't use afterwards... yourself...

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Remind me to hide my toothbrush if I ever visit you :ahhh

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Re: cleaning a multitool file
Reply #6 on: January 17, 2019, 12:37:55 AM
Quote from: Mechanickal on January 16, 2019, 08:49:33 PM
Soap and a toothbrush!

Try using someone else's toothbrush or an old one...

Or a new one you won't use afterwards... yourself...

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Re: cleaning a multitool file
Reply #7 on: January 18, 2019, 05:31:33 AM
Blu tack or Prestic

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Re: cleaning a multitool file
Reply #8 on: January 18, 2019, 06:08:30 AM
Oil and wire brush, even on the diamond side. Then soap and wash. Will look as good as new.
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Re: cleaning a multitool file
Reply #9 on: January 18, 2019, 09:59:21 AM
Quote from: Sam Lim on January 18, 2019, 06:08:30 AM
Oil and wire brush, even on the diamond side. Then soap and wash. Will look as good as new.
I use this same method and it works best. But get a stainless steel wire brush (used by TIG welders to avoid contamination). You can also use the brish to restore the brushed finish of the LM’s handle, pliers, etc.
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Re: cleaning a multitool file
Reply #10 on: January 18, 2019, 06:24:13 PM
Ultrasonic cleaner  :2tu:

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Re: cleaning a multitool file
Reply #11 on: January 27, 2019, 09:33:11 PM
I use a standard, high quality pencil eraser for my Diamond files, a file card for the metal cutting side.



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Re: cleaning a multitool file
Reply #12 on: January 27, 2019, 09:39:43 PM
Quote from: Metropolicity on January 27, 2019, 09:33:11 PM
I use a standard, high quality pencil eraser for my Diamond files, a file card for the metal cutting side.

Good one Metropolicity  :iagree:
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Re: cleaning a multitool file
Reply #13 on: January 28, 2019, 01:08:16 AM
I learned to maintain my files with a file card.  Soft brass brush will do if you don't have a file card.
Don't oil the file as a rule.
If you do oil a file, thoroughly clean oil  off before using again.

( the above learned the hard way)

The diamond file side of my Wave is almost smooth now, but the soap and water suggestion above seems like a plan.

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Re: cleaning a multitool file
Reply #14 on: January 28, 2019, 01:50:29 AM
Quote from: Metropolicity on January 27, 2019, 09:33:11 PM
I use a standard, high quality pencil eraser for my Diamond files, a file card for the metal cutting side.

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Re: cleaning a multitool file
Reply #15 on: January 29, 2019, 09:01:04 PM
Some great responses here, several of which I use as the occasion warrants.  One thing I also do is to blow out the entire tool with my air compressor, just to ensure that no small particles get into the crevices.
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Re: cleaning a multitool file
Reply #16 on: January 30, 2019, 12:34:09 PM
Quote from: Poncho65 on January 16, 2019, 11:33:05 PM
Quote from: Mechanickal on January 16, 2019, 08:49:33 PM
Soap and a toothbrush!

Try using someone else's toothbrush or an old one...

Or a new one you won't use afterwards... yourself...

:facepalm:

 :rofl:

Remind me to hide my toothbrush if I ever visit you :ahhh

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Re: cleaning a multitool file
Reply #17 on: February 03, 2019, 02:05:29 AM
Quote from: Sam Lim on January 28, 2019, 01:50:29 AM
Quote from: Metropolicity on January 27, 2019, 09:33:11 PM
I use a standard, high quality pencil eraser for my Diamond files, a file card for the metal cutting side.

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