Vallorbe Escapement File, Three Square, 55mm/2.2″, Cut 6 – Fine Grade

Description

Designed, developed and manufactured in Switzerland, these high-quality Vallorbe files undergo rigorous checks to ensure they stand the test of time.

Made from high carbon steel and suitable for use on all metals, they deliver a superior performance time and again.

This Vallorbe Escapement Three Square File measures 55mm in length, 3.1mm in width and 3.1mm thickness and features an equilateral tiangular section with one flat and one V shaped profile making it ideal for creating a sharp 60 degree v shaped angle within your metal surface.

Jewellers may wish to use a separate set of needle files for gold work to avoid cross-contamination of metal.

Although it is not necessary to use a handle with needle files, specific needle file handles are available .

Care should be taken when using these files due to their thickness.

This file has a very fine cut 6 finish.

The coarser the file, the more metal is removed. Files are graded as below;

• Cut 00 – Very coarse
• Cut 0 – Coarse
• Cut 1 – Coarse/Medium
• Cut 2 – Medium
• Cut 3 – Medium/Fine
• Cut 4- Fine

Other Three square needle files are available:

• 55mm Escapement, Cut 4:
• 160mm, Cut 0:
• 160mm, Cut 2:
• 160mm, Cut 4:
• 200mm, Cut 2:
• 160mm, Buff: 976 150B

Catalogue Page Number p619