Is There Such A Thing As A Flute File?

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dave2176

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I just cut 18 flutes using a 3/16" ball end mill. They are .035" deep. 6 of them look like they could use a little attention with a file to pretty them up. The ends of the flutes stop before they come to the end of the stock so a round file won't lay in them. I could glue emery cloth to a 1/8" dowel but was thinking a file that was curved and 3/16" diameter would be very useful for this purpose. Thanks for the replies
Dave
 
A die maker riffle file is what I think you want
 
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Hi Dave,

Here's one source:
http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=20139&cat=1,42524
http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=32950&cat=1,43072,43089
http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=30286&cat=1,42524
http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=53809&cat=1,42524,53823,53809
http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=53821&cat=1,42524,53823,53821

they even have some diamond ones:
http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=70614&cat=1,43072,43089

Note: I have no financial interest in this company, I am just a happy customer. I have found that their tools are generally high quality, their website is easy to navigate, and I can get to their store quickly and their shipping is quick. I typically keep a "shopping cart" with them then wait for their free shipping event to place an order.

-brino
 
i used to work for a tap co. and there are flute mill's and flute grinders
 
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