[TheForge] Help needed: outline

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Andy,
I think you should list all safety concerns up front and all the safety tips you have weaved into the work will serve as reinforcement. 
Rob
> 
> From: Andrew Vida <osan at netlabs.net>
> Date: 2005/02/09 Wed AM 09:52:26 EST
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> Subject: [TheForge] Help needed: outline
> 
> Folks,
> 
> I just cobbled up a quick and dirty outline for the little filing 
> project.  Any and all feedback would me most welcome, specifically:
> 
> 	-does it seem complete, if not, what am I missing?
> 	-is anything lacking in relevance?
> 	-does the sequence make good sense?
> 
> Anyone with anything to contribute in terms of any knowledge whatsoever 
> will also be most welcome.  If I'm going to do this, I would like it to 
> be as precise, comprehensive, and useful as possible.
> 
> One area where I could use a lot of help would be in the area of 
> decorative filing.  I've done my share, but compared to many of you my 
> knowledge and experience winces pale and squeaky.  I'm especially 
> interested in techniques seen in knife work, but all knowledge is openly 
> solicited.
> 
> Note: you do not see safety listed here specifically because I intend on 
> weaving notes on it throughout the work.  It will definitely be covered. 
>   Should I add a section devoted specifically to it?
> 
> Thanks very much.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> 	-andy
> 
> 
> I.	Introduction
> 	a)	Nutshell history
> 	b)	Significance of the craft
> 	c)	Potential of the craft
> 		i.	Precision
> 		ii.	Utility
> 		iii.	Versatility
> 
> II.	Files
> 
> 	a)	What files are and how they work(shearing, chemical abrasion, 
> vaporization, micro welding, principle of averaging of surfaces)
> 		i.	Anatomy of a file
> 		ii.	Edge geometry and how it cuts
> 		iii.	Chisel-cut v. Mill-cut teeth
> 		iv.	Characteristics of a high quality file
> 
> 			?precise tool form (square, round, etc. no bends or twists that are 
> not supposed to be there)
> 			?sharp edges with precise geometry
> 			?precise relative geometry between edges
> 			?top quality material with proper heat treat
> 			?	precise corners and safe surface
> 
> 		v.	Specification/identification (types, sizes and sizing, cut 
> configuration, cut mesh)
> 		vi.	Handles
> 		vii.	Care and storage (cleaning, clearing, maintaining edges, stowing)
> 		viii.	File sets (partitioning sets by materials such as ferrous and 
> non-ferrous, why this is done)
> 
> 	b)	What a file is not (?)
> 		i.	Limitations (is this necessary or can it be subsumed under 
> ?techniques??)
> 
> III.	Techniques and kinks
> 
> 	a)	How to hold the file
> 		i.	Basic grips
> 		ii.	Basic strokes
> 		iii.	Twisting
> 		iv.	Angling (direction of stroke and orientation of the tool relative 
> to the stroke)
> 		v.	Pressure and pressure bias (how much to use and how to use it in 
> affecting very slight adjustments to the cutting action)
> 		vi.	Draw filing (AKA ?Striking?)
> 
> 	b)	How to hold the work
> 		i.	Vises
> 		ii.	Jigs and fixtures
> 		iii.	Hands
> 
> 	c)	Aids to precision
> 
> 		i.	Square
> 		ii.	Straight edge
> 		iii.	Adjustable bevel
> 		iv.	Radius gages
> 		v.	Center head
> 		vi.	Dividers (regular and proportional)
> 		vii.	Compass
> 		viii.	Calipers (inside, outside, hermaphrodite)
> 		ix.	Scriber
> 		x.	Prick punch
> 
> 	d)	Fixing the work v. fixing the file (when to hold the work as opposed 
> to holding the file)
> 	e)	Geometry never lies (significance of geometry and using it as a 
> guide in the precise definition of forms)
> 	f)	Filing to a line v. filing to an edge (how to obtain accurate 
> results without ending up in a padded cell or ruining the work)
> 	g)	Fundamental filing techniques
> 		i.	Filing a flat surface (establishing rectilinear bounds, hogging, 
> smooth filing, and finishing to dimension)
> 		ii.	Filing  simple concave surface (singly concave)
> 		iii.	Filing simple convex surface (singly convex)
> 		iv.	Filing complex concave surface (synclast)
> 		v.	Filing multiply-curved convex surface (synclast)
> 		vi.	Filing a simple inside corner
> 		vii.	Filing a complex inside corner
> 
> 
> IV.	Exercises & Applications
> 
> 	a)	Squaring a block to dimension
> 	b)	Taper to dimension
> 	c)	Gradual taper to dimension
> 	d)	Cylinder to dimension
> 	e)	Cone to dimension
> 	f)	Cutting a chamfer
> 	g)	Cutting a radius
> 	h)	Decorative file work
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