Right-handed people hold the handle firmly in your right hand then leave your left hand open and place it on the end of the file (switch hands if left-handed). When filing put your right hand down to the right and left hand up to the top left then place it on the bottom left of the material and drag it along to the top right of the material applying a bit of pressure with both hands onto the file in the process as you do the motion. Make sure to use the entire length of the small metal file to get the Job Done For any metalwork, mounting, finishing, sharpening, deburring, etc job that involves material removal, quality steel is invaluable. When it comes to smoothing a range of materials including metals such as brass and steel to wood-based materials such as MDF, a wood file set is a must. It is common in woodworking, metalworking, and other similar trade and hobby tasks. This wood files sets includes three different Shapes of steel file for metal Flat, Round and Half Round Files. A variety of shapes, wide use, file kit for metal high hardness, strong and durable. Comfortable grip, precise and uniform, clean teeth.