How to clean my needle files?

[Amazon]

I think my subject says it all,but i need advice. Those finely cut files are too small to be cleaned out manually. So there must be a way chemicals can solve this problem? My files are clogged up with the usual debris; styrenedust,epoxifiller e.t.c. the usuall that sticks to it during filing.

So, how do you clean yor files? Thinner?( doesn`t remove filler or styrene) Some household cleaner, like Ajax? Tell me, it`s a pity to throwèm away although they`re cheap..

[hawkone]

hi amazon what i do is after every use and during use i use a suede brush its hard bristles at edges then in the middle brass bristles does for me.
mind you i did use some revell color mix thinner the other day it helped hope this helps

[freakray]

I've heard of using lacquer thinner to clean them, but I use a fine metal brush wheel in my dremel.

[Scale-Master]

Carburetor Cleaner. Let them soak for a couple days.
Make sure you romove the handles if they have them. Hopefully they don't have permanent plastic handles or they will melt off.
After rinsing in water with a little detergent, a soft brass wire brush will clean them up nicely... - Mark

[mike@af]

When I'm filing stuff I wipe them on my jeans every few minutes to keep the build up down. But after awhile, I'll have to clean them with something. Usually the tedious way with an X-Acto.

[mikemechanic]

I just drop them in a container of lacquer thinner and brush them out with an old toothbrush.

[spidereddie]

what exactly are needle files and where can I get some (if they are what I think they are)?

[Fooesboy]

If they are clogged with white metal you can use a soldering iron to melt out the metal.

[Sticky Fingers]

Originally Posted by GTmike400

When I'm filing stuff I wipe them on my jeans

Then, what do you use to get the stuff out of your jeans!

[mike@af]

Originally Posted by Sticky Fingers

Then, what do you use to get the stuff out of your jeans!

You havent seen my jeans then. I guess I should post a pic . They have oil, grease, burns from welding, and all sorts of crap all over them. They also have some equations and measurements for the 1/6 written on them.