A new file should be broken in carefully by...

Question 1 / 270705eccef9bbacbc34ba4d4514d

Question 1 of 270705eccef9bbacbc34ba4d4514d

A new file should be broken in carefully by filing a piece of __________.

Question 1 of 27070

A new file should be broken in carefully by filing a piece of __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Proper care and break-in procedure for new hand tools • Relative hardness of metals (brass, bronze, stainless steel, monel) • Effect of pressure (heavy vs. light) on a new file's cutting teeth

💭 Think About

• Which metal in the choices is softer and less likely to dull or damage the sharp new teeth of a file? • Would heavy pressure or light pressure be better to avoid knocking the sharp corners off a brand‑new file? • Think about what happens to a cutting edge (like a knife or saw) if you force it hard against a very hard material the first time you use it.

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which listed metal is softest and easiest to cut • Decide whether a new file should be used with heavy or light pressure during break‑in • Eliminate any choice that combines a very hard metal with heavy pressure for initial use

Question 1 of 27070

A new file should be broken in carefully by filing a piece of __________.

monel stock using heavy pressure

brass stock using heavy pressure

bronze stock using light pressure

stainless steel stock using light pressure