This Modelcraft Precision Needle Files Set Swiss Style, filing set contains:
- 3x 160mm high quality medium cut files
- Flat, Half Round & Round profiles for working on different shapes and contours
- Ideal for accurate filing on plastics and metal
This set of superior quality 160mm needle files with a flat, round and half-round profile are excellent for accurate filing of resin, plastic, other plastics and metals. The high quality of the steel and the length make them more effective than the standard file sets.
A file is the most widely used tool when working with metal, wood, plastic and a host of other materials, diamond-files are particularly good for use on plastics and small models. Metal files can be used for a wide range of materials. There are three criteria required in order to identify a correct file: the shape (cross-section), the length and the cut. There are many different cross-sections are available, but the basic forms thereof are flat, square, round and half-round. The length of the file is the distance from the shoulder over the handle to the end of the file. The cut refers to the pattern and density of the teeth.