Originally posted by msm:
One question I have is, what exactly does a slapping file do? How do you use it to shrink metal? Also, where would I get a flapdisk?
Ryan is right, they do shrink the metal a little. It "gathers" the metal, shrinking the surface. I personally don't own one. But I could be very wrong and it is a wonder tool. I tried one years ago and ended up grinding the thing smooth to use as a "spoon.
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Ron Covell sheet metal fabrication
