Vallorbe Parallel Round File, 150mm/6″, Cut 2 – Medium 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 Parallel Round Needle File measures 152mm in length and 2.4mm diameter and features a round profile, that does not taper to a point, ideal for filigree work.

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 .

This file has a medium cut 2 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 round needle files are available;

• 160mm, Cut 0:
• 160mm, Cut 2:
• 160mm, Cut 4:
• 55mm Escapement, Buff file: 999 546B
• 55mm Escapement, Cut 4:
• 102mm Extra Slim, Cut 2:
• 152mm Parallel, Cut 2:
• 200mm, Cut 2:

Catalogue Page Number p619