The Checkering File and You

A video in which we show off this one weird hand file.

This video was made by William Vanaria of Metalwerx. You can find more of his work at the following places:
• Instagram:   / wmvmetalsmithing  
• TikTok:   / coveredinmetaldust  
• YouTube:    / @coveredinmetaldust  

To download all of his jewelry making handouts, visit his website: https://www.wmvmetalsmithing.com/learn

This video was sponsored by Rio Grande. For all things jewelry tools and supplies, you can find them on the web at: https://www.RioGrande.com

Links to the tools and supplies used in this video:
1:54 – #0 Checkering File: https://www.riogrande.com/product/fri...
2:34 - High-Accuracy Square: https://www.mcmaster.com/2278A25/
2:35 - Retractable scribe: https://www.mcmaster.com/6808A15/
2:41 - Mallet - https://www.riogrande.com/product/nc-...
3:00 - GRS Thermo-Loc: https://www.riogrande.com/product/grs...
3:14 - German 2.25" Jeweler's Saw: https://www.riogrande.com/product/ger...
4:47 - BurLife® Stick Lubricant: https://www.riogrande.com/product/bur...
8:04 - Aluminum Bars (1 foot long): https://www.mcmaster.com/8975K597/
8:54 - Balloon Cloth Buffing Wheel, 7/8" x 20-Ply: https://www.riogrande.com/product/bal...
8:54 - Cotton String Buff: https://www.gesswein.com/polishing/bu...
9:46 - Miter-Jig: https://www.riogrande.com/product/eco...
12:15 - #00 Checkering file: https://www.riogrande.com/product/fri...
12:29 - #0 Checkering file: https://www.riogrande.com/product/fri...
12:54 - #1 Checkering file: https://www.riogrande.com/product/fri...
12:54 - #2 Checkering file: https://www.riogrande.com/product/fri...

Further Reading:
Art and Visual Perception by Rudolf Arnheim

Music:
• Smooth Move - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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• Lisa Frank 420 / Modern Computing - Vektroid