WEBVTT 00:00:00.256 --> 00:00:02.219 Hi, I'm Steve Smith with Camper Van 00:00:02.219 --> 00:00:04.523 Freedom. This is my REXBETI metal file 00:00:04.523 --> 00:00:06.721 set. I used these files to smooth 00:00:06.741 --> 00:00:08.299 sharp metal throughout the van, 00:00:08.320 --> 00:00:10.281 especially where wires passed through. 00:00:10.320 --> 00:00:12.155 They were inexpensive and useful, 00:00:12.155 --> 00:00:14.737 but some broke when bent or twisted. 00:00:14.800 --> 00:00:16.507 For me, this was good value for 00:00:16.507 --> 00:00:19.665 occasional work. The matching product picture shows 00:00:19.665 --> 00:00:22.224 larger files and smaller needle files together 00:00:22.224 --> 00:00:24.569 in their case. Different profiles reach different 00:00:24.590 --> 00:00:26.382 edge shapes. A flat face, 00:00:26.382 --> 00:00:28.196 a curved opening and a tight corner 00:00:28.216 --> 00:00:30.008 do not present the same surface to 00:00:30.008 --> 00:00:31.672 the tool. The file shape is part 00:00:31.672 --> 00:00:33.835 of choosing what reaches the remaining metal. 00:00:33.992 --> 00:00:36.574 My seat-platform photograph shows the opening after 00:00:36.595 --> 00:00:37.747 the powered cutting work. 00:00:37.747 --> 00:00:39.240 I worked over the cut edges with 00:00:39.240 --> 00:00:41.416 a metal file and sandpaper before fitting 00:00:41.416 --> 00:00:43.849 the front cover and triangular side panels. 00:00:43.933 --> 00:00:45.589 The photograph shows that opening. 00:00:45.793 --> 00:00:48.289 The workshop footage illustrates measuring and holding 00:00:48.310 --> 00:00:49.761 work around a workpiece. 00:00:49.846 --> 00:00:51.382 Cutting out the large piece was one 00:00:51.382 --> 00:00:54.213 stage; finishing the remaining edges was another. 00:00:54.397 --> 00:00:56.595 The diagram separates the rough opening, 00:00:56.744 --> 00:00:59.090 the hand-finishing stage and the later fit. 00:00:59.090 --> 00:01:01.138 A file gives controlled removal at the 00:01:01.138 --> 00:01:04.190 edge or protrusion still needing attention after 00:01:04.210 --> 00:01:06.143 the larger piece has been removed. 00:01:06.283 --> 00:01:08.971 My owner review includes both usefulness and 00:01:08.971 --> 00:01:11.318 breakage. I reached for the set whenever 00:01:11.318 --> 00:01:13.920 metal needed smoothing, including holes cut in 00:01:13.920 --> 00:01:15.215 the van's sheet metal. 00:01:15.355 --> 00:01:16.891 Two of the large files and two 00:01:16.891 --> 00:01:18.385 of the small ones broke on me 00:01:18.385 --> 00:01:20.412 when bending or twisting was involved. 00:01:20.561 --> 00:01:21.883 That was the trade-off I found with 00:01:21.883 --> 00:01:24.315 this inexpensive set. The seat opening puts 00:01:24.315 --> 00:01:26.385 the finishing stage in context. 00:01:26.490 --> 00:01:28.026 I still had edges to work over 00:01:28.026 --> 00:01:29.733 before fitting the cover pieces around the 00:01:29.733 --> 00:01:32.357 heater location. The hand work came between 00:01:32.506 --> 00:01:34.186 rough removal and fitting. 00:01:34.371 --> 00:01:36.376 The same distinction helps explain why the 00:01:36.376 --> 00:01:38.381 file kit remained useful even though its 00:01:38.381 --> 00:01:41.325 durability disappointed me. My page compares two 00:01:41.325 --> 00:01:45.464 researched alternatives. Nicholson emphasizes general-purpose files in 00:01:45.464 --> 00:01:49.136 several lengths. WORKPRO groups three larger profiles: 00:01:49.242 --> 00:01:51.717 flat, half-round and round. 00:01:51.888 --> 00:01:54.405 Their matching pictures show the different assortments. 00:01:54.661 --> 00:01:57.243 These are comparison options alongside my firsthand 00:01:57.263 --> 00:02:00.044 REXBETI account, including the files that broke. 00:02:00.178 --> 00:02:02.056 Thanks for watching. I'm Steve Smith with 00:02:02.056 --> 00:02:04.232 Camper Van Freedom. The REXBETI set was 00:02:04.232 --> 00:02:06.834 useful, inexpensive and good value for my 00:02:06.834 --> 00:02:09.394 occasional metal finishing, with breakage as part 00:02:09.394 --> 00:02:10.580 of the ownership story. 00:02:10.741 --> 00:02:13.813 The full review, seat-opening photograph and current 00:02:13.813 --> 00:02:15.456 buying options are linked below. 00:02:15.605 --> 00:02:16.696 Until next time.