Files
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.
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.
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 5-1/2″ (140 mm)
Width 7/32″ (5.5 mm)
Thickness 1/16″ (1.5 mm)
Cut 2
Handles are knurled.
Overall length 4″ (100 mm)
Width 5/32″ (4.0 mm)
Thickness 3/64″ (1.1 mm)
Cut 0