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Simonds 83497500 half-round needle file with round handle, natural finish

Simonds

Simonds 83497500 Needle File 5-1/2in tool storage

SKU CH-3MGV-940BF

A Swiss-pattern needle file with smooth single-cut teeth and a safe edge for shaping aluminium, brass, bronze, steel and tin

  • Smooth-cut finish produces clean surfaces on soft metals
  • Half-round profile reaches curved and flat areas alike
  • Safe edges protect adjacent material during detailed work
  • Rigid 5-1/2 inch body resists flex for precise control
  • Natural finish with finish number 2 suits fine filing tasks

Needle File for Precision Metalwork

This Simonds needle file measures 5-1/2 inches overall with a half-round profile and single-cut face. The smooth Swiss-pattern cut works on aluminium, brass, bronze, steel and tin. A safe edge protects adjacent surfaces while the rigid body tapers toward the point for controlled material removal.

Suited for Detailed Hand Finishing

Jewellers, model engineers and toolmakers who need a smooth cut on small workpieces will find the half-round shape versatile for flat and curved areas. The file is not suited for heavy stock removal, coarse shaping or powered filing machines that require a different tooth geometry and shank style.

Half-Round Profile with Safe Edge

The profile shape is half round, the face cut style is single-cut and the edge cut style is safe. This combination decides whether the file matches the contours and protection level your task demands.

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Price $7.99
Cheaper than about 91% of the 2,748 comparable items (median $20.99).

Specifications

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Brand nameSIMONDS

Questions about this item

How do I install the 5-1/2in needle file into the round handle, and what step causes a loose fit?

The file tang slides into the handle bore; the common error is skipping the friction-fit seating tap that locks the tang against the handle shoulder.

What maintenance or replacement will the half-round, smooth-cut file need later?

The single-cut teeth dull on steel; replace the file when material removal drops or clogging cannot be cleared with a file card.

Which limit appears first during sustained filing of hardened steel?

The smooth-cut, single-cut edges lose bite fastest, reducing stock removal before the rigid body or safe edge shows wear.

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