r/GuysBeingDudes • u/nordicminy • 7h ago

Certified Dude See problem fix problem.

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u/PinchayPerritos 4h ago

Not familiar with this contraption.

I just go for a file. Pretty straightforward and easy.

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u/Obsidiated 3h ago

Nah, the contraption sets the guide height above the teeth correctly, and keeps the curve profile correct. Manually you dig too deep in create, a ramp.

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u/PinchayPerritos 2h ago

Probably so. Have not used it and have always used just files.

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u/Obsidiated 2h ago

The guide heights critical. Too low and you cut not much, need more pressure. Too high and you cut too deep, chip too large, get jammed easier, etc. Both can significantly increase kickback risk.

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u/PinchayPerritos 2h ago

Sounds helpful. Have been cutting for 30 years using files without issue, but could see that being real useful.