Tool Time
Bits
Filing Techniques
Bits, Part Deux
Potpourri
100

The speed of an electric file is measured in this unit of measure.

What is RPM?

100

This bit removes non-living tissue from the nail plate.

What is a silicone bit?

100

For maintenance filing work, use this speed.

What is medium speed?

100

This bit has a diamond surface and is used flat on the tip of the nail to shorten and shape the free edge.

What is a natural nail disc?

100

Calluses should be reduced by this percentage.

What is 70-80 percent?

200

This feature of an electric file is the least necessary especially for a right-handed technician.

What is the reverse function?

200

This bit is made of paper.

What is a sanding band?

200

This speed should be used to avoid microshattering.

What is slow speed?

200

This bit is short and cone-shaped.

What is tapered barrel?

200

In general, when using an electric file, this is the proper angle to keep the bit.

What is a zero degree angle? (flat and parallel)

300

The power of a machine to keep turning when you are applying pressure is known as this.

What is torque?

300

This bit is used to shave off heavy particles of product.

What is a Swiss carbide bit?

300

In proper filing technique, these two variables have to be correct.

What are speed and bit angle?

300

This bit has rounded ends and is good for beginners.

What is a Swiss carbide bit?

300

When shortening nails, the bit should be held to the tip of the nail at this angle.

What is 90 degrees?

400

Electric files are also known as this type of machine.

What are micromotor machines?

400

This bit was designed to carve a "V" into the smile line area.

What is a French fill?

400

In proper filing techniques, this area should be avoided.

What are rings of fire?

400

This bit feels like a pencil eraser.

What is a silicone bit?

400

Using a higher speed allows the technician to use this pressure.

What is less pressure?

500

This product reduces heat and holds dust of the surface of the bit.

What is buffing oil?

500

This bit is a long, slender carbide bit used to drill a hole into the free edge of a nail enhancement.

What is a jewelry bit?

500

This speed is the best for surface work filing.

What is a fast speed?

500

This type of bit can cause microshattering.

What is a coarse grit bit?

500

Maintenance done to structurally correct ad ensure nail strength, shape and durability is known as this.

What is rebalance?

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