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TOP PLATE FILING ANGLE
(See Figure 41)
CORRECT 30° – file holders are marked with guide marks to align file properly to produce
correct top plate angle.
LESS THAN 30° – for cross cutting.
MORE THAN 30° – feathered edge dulls quickly.
Fig. 37
Fig. 39
Fig. 38
Fig. 40
Fig. 41
Toe
Cutting Corner
Left Hand
Cutters
Right Hand
Cutters
Side Plate
Depth Gauge
PARTS OF A CUTTER
TOP PLATE FILING ANGLE
SIDE PLATE FILING ANGLE
CORRECT
INCORRECT
LESS THAN 30°
30°
80°
MORE THAN 30°
MAINTENANCE
Gullet
Heel
Rivet Hole
Top Plate
ee Figure 41)
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are marked with guide marks
are marked with guide marks
ting.
ng.
dge dulls quickly.
e dulls
Fig. 39
Fig. 40
40
Right Hand
Hand
Cutters
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