Description
Glardon-Vallorbe of Switzerland — the only source of genuine Swiss-made files in the world — brings their renowned expertise in steel fabrication and hardening to this line of conical shape beading tools. Unlike standard spherical beading tools, these produce a taller, cone-shaped bead: the interior cavity is deeper, resulting in a bead that appears conical rather than round. Available in 8 sizes ranging from No. 00 (0.25mm) to No. 07 (0.60mm), these tools are designed for diamond setters and stonesetting professionals who demand precision and durability.
Note: The standard and most popular shape beading tool remains the spherical-round beading tool — see 153.161MAIN for that style.
Features
- Conical bead shape — deeper cavity produces a taller, cone-shaped bead distinct from traditional spherical beading tools
- Superior hardness and durability — made from chromium steel hardened to 64–66 HRC, holding their shape longer and minimizing resharpening
- Perfectly formed calotte — each tool features a rounded outer edge and sharp inner edge, a distinctive Glardon-Vallorbe characteristic not found on other makes
- Ready to use out of the box — the precision-formed calotte requires no pre-polishing, even under magnification
- Clearly marked — each tool is trademarked with the Glardon-Vallorbe name and factory fish logo on one side, Swiss Made on the other, and the size number on each side
- 8 sizes available: No. 00 through No. 07
Specifications
| Material | Chromium steel |
|---|---|
| Hardness | 64–66 HRC |
| Bead Shape | Conical (non-spherical) |
| Size Range | No. 00–No. 07 (0.25mm–0.60mm) |
| Origin | Swiss Made — Vallorbe, Switzerland |
Available Options
| Part # | Size | Bead Diameter |
|---|---|---|
| BGLA30-60-00 | No. 00 | 0.25mm |
| BGLA30-60-01 | No. 1 | 0.30mm |
| BGLA30-60-02 | No. 2 | 0.35mm |
| BGLA30-60-03 | No. 3 | 0.40mm |
| BGLA30-60-04 | No. 4 | 0.45mm |
| BGLA30-60-05 | No. 5 | 0.50mm |
| BGLA30-60-06 | No. 6 | 0.55mm |
| BGLA30-60-07 | No. 7 | 0.60mm |
Notes
Beading tools are known as perloirs in French, korneisen in German, and perleros in Spanish.
Specifications
- Brand
- Glardon-Vallorbe
- Part #
- Varies by size
- Type
- Beading Tools & Blocks
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Dimensions
- 2.6 in x 0.01 in x 0.01 in
- Material
- Chromium steel
- Hardness
- 64–66 HRC
- Bead Shape
- Conical (non-spherical)
- Size Range
- No. 00–No. 07 (0.25mm–0.60mm)
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