Shaping & shining the crease behind the button (VIDEO)

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Re: Shaping & shining the crease behind the button (VIDEO)

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I use Nicholson pillar files off eBay or McMaster, actually. What you want is a pillar file that's wide enough so it won't dig in, but narrow enough to work in small areas. I think mine are right around 3/8"-1/2" wide. The only Grobet files I use are the crossing and pippin files. I'd recommend searching the forum for discussions about files. They're a great tool in the pipe maker's tool box.
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Re: Shaping & shining the crease behind the button (VIDEO)

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Thank you! Wow1 bookmarked, notes taken screen caps taken with video stopped. Then printed out.
Thanks again so much George!
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Re: Shaping & shining the crease behind the button (VIDEO)

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Thank you so much! I’ve used files from the beginning, but not a smooth faced file now I need to go shopping.that will help. I feel like I need to send a tuition check somewhere.
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