O/T? - quality needle files?

Terry Keeley

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Toronto, Canada eh!

• Oct 2, 2019

• #1

O/T? - Quality diamond needle files?

I got this quality set years ago and am finally wearing them out, can't for the life of me remember what brand they are. Think they're around 240 grit.

Looking for a replacement and all I'm seeing is cheap "quality import" crap.

Any suggestions for a good quality brand?

 

G

guest

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• Oct 2, 2019

• #2

Simonds or Nicholson would probably be your best bet, but they won't be cheap...

 

M

Milland

Diamond

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Jul 6, 2006

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Hillsboro, New Hampshire

• Oct 2, 2019

• #3

Grobet or another of the Swiss brands like Vallorbe.

Swiss Pattern Precision Files

Needle files

 

Trueturning

Diamond

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Jul 2, 2019

• Oct 2, 2019

• #4

I like those also.^^^

I also have bought diamond needle files also they come in real handy for picky work.

 

Mtndew

Diamond

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Jun 7, 2012

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Michigan

• Oct 2, 2019

• #5

another vote for Grobet, that's all I've bought for the last 15 years. before that it was Nicholson but Grobet needle files I have found to be of higher quality.

 

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johnfalco

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El Paso, Texas USA

• Oct 2, 2019

• #6

Might also try Gesswein.com

 

Terry Keeley

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Toronto, Canada eh!

• Oct 2, 2019

• #7

Thanks, looking at those links I think these are Grobet but the ones I see now don't have the yellow handle.

Can't see any diamond needle files from Simonds, Nicholson or Valorb so I'll prolly go with this:

Diamond Needle File, 5-piece Set, Item No. 33.970 - Grobet USA

Any other suggestions?

 

M

Milland

Diamond

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Jul 6, 2006

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Hillsboro, New Hampshire

• Oct 2, 2019

• #8

If you'll mostly be working with softer materials (steels to RC40, Al, etc.), then you're better off with plain old hard steel files. They'll cut better and likely longer than the granular diamond coated files.

If you really want to file glass and carbide, then sure, get the diamond versions.

 

G

guest

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• Oct 2, 2019

• #9

Terry Keeley said:

...Can't see any diamond needle files from Simonds, Nicholson or Valorb so I'll prolly go with this:

Diamond Needle File, 5-piece Set, Item No. 33.970 - Grobet USA

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I missed the "diamond part". I thought you were looking for regular swiss pattern.

 

Terry Keeley

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Oct 18, 2005

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Toronto, Canada eh!

• Oct 2, 2019

• #10

Thanks guys. I do a lot of 17-4 stainless, stellite etc and diamond definitely cuts better and lasts longer.

I went with that Grobet set, street price is around $125.