Files
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.
With natural finish. Wound wire ferrule provides extra strength to prevent splitting.
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 file. Used for filing slots in small screws. 0.014″ in thickness. Single cut on both edges – Both sides are safe.
Hand files are parallel in width and tapered in thickness. Double cut top and bottom. One edge single cut. One edge is safe.
Hardwood handle with metal ferrule suitable for small files, gravers, etc.
Hardwood handle with metal ferrule suitable for small files, gravers, etc.
Medium
Overall Length: 5-1/2″ (140 mm)
Use for rapid metal removal on sharp corners, shoulders and flat surfaces. This double cut file is similar to the Flat file without the taper. The Hand file offers one safe edge which reduces damage to the workpiece when filing up to a corner. Double cut top and bottom – One edge single cut – One edge is safe.
Handles are knurled.
Overall length 4″ (100 mm)
Width 3/32″ (2.2 mm)
Cut 0
Handles are knurled.
Overall length 4″ (100 mm)
Width 5/32″ (4.0 mm)
Thickness 3/64″ (1.1 mm)
Cut 0
Double-end vulcanite file with open, coarse teeth for filing plastics, waxes and soft materials. Double cut on both sides of coarser end. One side single cut and one side double cut on other end.
Length: 8″ (200 mm)
17/32″ (13.5 mm)
Thickness: 5/32″ (4.0 mm)
Grobet USA Swiss Pattern Precision 6″ Half-Round Ring File, Cut 00
Precision chuck in smooth wooden handle holds 5-1/2″ (14 cm) and 6-1/4″ (16 cm) needle files securely.
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.
Medium
Overall Length: 5-1/2″ (140 mm)
Also known as square handled needle files, these precision files are available in most of the needle file shapes. Overall length is 5-1/2″ (14 cm), length of cut is 1-9/16″ to 2-9/16″ (40 to 65 mm) depending upon shape. Widely used by jewelers, watch makers, die makers, and fine mechanics.
Cut 4
Width: 9/64″ (3.7 mm)
Thickness: 3/64″ (1.3 mm)
Also known as square handled needle files, these precision files are available in most of the needle file shapes. Overall length is 5-1/2″ (14 cm), length of cut is 1-9/16″ to 2-9/16″ (40 to 65 mm) depending upon shape. Widely used by jewelers, watch makers, die makers, and fine mechanics.
Cut 6
Width: 9/64″ (3.7 mm)
Thickness: 3/64″ (1.3 mm)
Handles are knurled.
Overall Length 5-1/2″ (140 mm)
Width 3/32″ (2.4 mm)
Cut 2
Handles are knurled.
Overall Length 4″ (100 mm)
Width 1/16″ (1.7 mm)
Cut 0
Handles are knurled.
Overall length 6-1/4″ (160 mm)
Width 15/64″ (5.8 mm)
Thickness 1/16″ (1.7 mm)
Cut 2
Handles are knurled.
Overall length 5-1/2″ (140 mm)
Width 7/32″ (5.5 mm)
Thickness 1/16″ (1.5 mm)
Cut 2
Handles are knurled.
Overall length 5-1/2″ (140 mm)
Width 7/32″ (5.6 mm)
Thickness 3/64″ (1.3 mm)
Cut 4
Handles are knurled.
Overall Length 6-1/4″ (160 mm)
Width 7/32″ (5.6 mm)
Thickness 5/64″ (2.0 mm)
Cut 6
Handles are knurled.
Overall Length: 6-1/4″ (160 mm)
Width: 7/32″ (5.5 mm)
Thickness: 1/16″ (1.4 mm)
Cut 4
Handles are knurled.
Overall Length: 6-1/4″ (160 mm)
Width: 7/32″ (5.5 mm)
Thickness: 1/16″ (1.4 mm)
Cut 2
Handles are knurled.
Overall Length: 7-3/4″ (200 mm)
Width: 15/64″ (5.9 mm)
Thickness: 3/32″ (2.2 mm)
Cut 4
Handles are knurled.
Overall Length: 7-3/4″ (200 mm)
Width: 15/64″ (5.9 mm)
Thickness: 3/32″ (2.2 mm)
Cut 0
Handles are knurled.
Overall Length: 6-1/4″ (160 mm)
Width: 7/32″ (5.3 mm)
Thickness: 5/64″ (2.1 mm)
Cut 2
Handles are knurled.
Overall Length: 5-1/2″ (140 mm)
Width: 3/16″ (5.0 mm)
Thickness: 5/64 (2.1 mm)
Cut 2
Half-round on two sides, with one side having a larger radius than the other. Tapered in width and thickness. Cut and usable to the point. Used primarily for filing interior curved surfaces. The double radius makes possible the filing at the junction of two curved surfaces or a straight and a curved surface. Double cut on both sides.
Length: 6″ (150 mm)
Width: 5/8″ (16.0 mm)
Thickness: 11/64″ (4.5 mm)
Cut 2