Apologies for those of you who tried ordering on our website in the last few days, we had encountered some technical issues which are now resolved. Our ordering process is now easier & faster!

Files come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, cuts, and tooth configurations. All files are made from hardened steel. The cross-section of a file. The cut of the file refers to how fine its teeth are. They are defined as, from roughest ( cut 000 to smoothest cut 8: rough, middle, bastard, second cut, smooth, and dead smooth. A single-cut file has one set of parallel teeth while a cross-cut or double-cut file has a second set of cuts forming diamond teeth.[1] In Swiss-pattern files the teeth are cut at a shallower angle, and are graded by number, with a number 000 file being coarser than a number 2, etc. Most files have teeth on all faces, but some specialty flat files have teeth only on the face or only on the edge know as a safety edge, so that the user can come right up to another edge without damaging the finish on it.

For April & May we will offer a 10% discount off all files

Hand files

Needle files
Smaller needles file mainly from 22cm-12cm are used for finer works and come in a large variety of shapes available from cut very rough 000 to very fine & smooth cut 5.
Escapement files
Very small Escapement files with ultrafine tips and very smooth cuts are available in cut 2-8 and are normally around 8-12cm in length.
Rifler files
	This special file is small to medium sized and comes in an assortment of cross sectional shapes and profiles. The varying profiles and shapes enable them to be used in hard to reach, or unusually shaped areas

Diamond coated files Instead of having teeth cut into the file's working surface, diamond files have small particles of industrial diamonds embedded onto the surface .The use of diamonds in

this manner allows the file to be used effectively against extremely hard materials, such as stone, glass or very hard metals such as hardened steel or carbide against which a standard steel file is ineffective. Unlike normal files diamond files are also the only type that may be used with a back-and-forth motion without damaging the file. If used in conjunction with water to clean the impurities in between  the diamond coating to get the best results.
Wax files
Ideal for filing wax tubes, bars and blocks, these files have special rough spiked teeth that are further apart which stop clogging of the wax in between the teeth. Ideal for fine work and detail. Available as a set and only one rough cut. A double sided half round wax hand file helps with getting the finger size and larges surfaces even and level.
Accessories
A variety of plastic and wooden handles in various sizes are available dependant on the fit required. File cleaning brushes are also a must for keeping your normal files teeth clean for longevity and sharpness.
Don’t forget for April 2013 we will still be offering 10% discount off all existing stocks of Cubic zirconia’s!

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