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Here is a tip for making one side of your file “safe” while working from @makestuffwithyourhands...

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Here is a tip for making one side of your file “safe” while working from @makestuffwithyourhands -
“A simple trick to 'safe' one edge of a file without actually grinding the teeth off the file - lay a strip of painters tape over the teeth. It keeps you from cutting in where you don't want to.” Painters tape for the win again! Thank you so much for sharing with us! #metalsmithsociety #jewelrymaking #jewelrymakingtips

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