chaoticbiker Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 I’m looking for a 7 degree file guide for trimming back sidewalls, seems cheaper and easier than a plane. Does anyone know if Artech is the only manufacturer of them? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnE Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 I'm not really educated about this but 7 degrees sounds like an extreme angle. You're talking about an included angle of 83 degrees between the base & side edge? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rst Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 2 hours ago, JohnE said: I'm not really educated about this but 7 degrees sounds like an extreme angle. You're talking about an included angle of 83 degrees between the base & side edge? I assume it's not for edges, it's for sidewall 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaoticbiker Posted November 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 That is correct. Depending on who you’re talking to, I’ve heard 7 or 83 or even 97. This is the one I’ve found so far: https://www.artechski.com/artech-side-edge-file-guides/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noschoolrider Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 (edited) Here are two sidewall planes: http://svst.com/Shop/Sidewall-Planers/World-Cup-Sidewall-Plane.html https://www.beasttuning.com/beast-pocket-plane I find that planes work better and are easier to use than files. Edited November 3, 2020 by noschoolrider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokkis Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 Tooltonic file comes with side planer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aracan Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 I am intrigued. How would a file guide work for this? As I understand (and use) it, the plane serves to take away that portion of the sidewall that would hinder the file from doing its job on the edge. Seems counterintuitive to use a file to prepare the board for the use of the file. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoroSnow Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 AFAIK, there is a tool called sidewall planner that works to take sidewall material off in order to better file your egde at the angle you prefer..... That's a work to do in two steps, with two differents tools....sidewall planner + edge and file sharpener (choose your angle) Well, i personally do it like that. I sure can adjust my sidewall planner to remove more or less material but I don't know the amount of angle of it.....just because it's not written on it and because the adjustment comes with a screw that you tighten for more or less bite. The more i adjust it the more it bites in the sidewall, the less and it takes less material off and may bite the top of the edge. It's about to take off more material for a sharper angle or the opposite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVR Posted November 3, 2020 Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 I use this one myself... Works the nuts and keeps my edges clean so I can get a razor edge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaoticbiker Posted November 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2020 This article shows how you can use a file for trimming sidewalls: https://www.slidewright.com/planing-cutting-back-sidewalls/ I have boards and skis with all sorts of constructions, so I was thinking that a file would handle cutting the different material transitions easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aracan Posted November 11, 2020 Report Share Posted November 11, 2020 Looking at the sketch that explains it makes me glad my Tooltonic box came with a sidewall planer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonrider Posted November 11, 2020 Report Share Posted November 11, 2020 just learn something today, seen life is continue learning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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