Files
With natural finish. Wound wire ferrule provides extra strength to prevent splitting.
With natural finish. Wound wire ferrule provides extra strength to prevent splitting.
This diamond hone file is used for shaping a variety of plastics, metals, glass, stones, and even bone. It is mostly used to dress or reshape abrasive points that have been mounted on the piece.
Handles are knurled.
Overall Length: 6-1/4″ (160 mm)
Width: 7/32″ (5.5 mm)
Thickness: 1/16″ (1.4 mm)
Cut 0
Grobet USA Swiss Pattern Precision 4″ Barrette File, Cut 1
Hardwood handle with metal ferrule suitable for small files, gravers, etc.
Hardwood handle with metal ferrule suitable for small files, gravers, etc.
Grobet USA Swiss Pattern Precision 6″ Half-Round Ring File, Cut 00
Hand files are parallel in width and tapered in thickness. Double cut top and bottom. One edge single cut. One edge is safe.
Hand files are parallel in width and tapered in thickness. Double cut top and bottom. One edge single cut. One edge is safe.
This idea makes a lot of sense – files made specifically for wax carving. Single cut teeth won’t clog and the files can be held like a pen for good control.