Description
Twelve needle files cover the shapes and cuts a jeweler reaches for most at the bench, and this is the exact assortment the Revere Academy of San Francisco selects for its professional jewelry courses. Curated by one of the most respected jewelry schools in the country, the kit is a thoughtfully chosen set of Glardon-Vallorbe needle files covering the shapes, lengths, and cuts most essential to everyday bench work. Whether you are new to the trade or building a proven foundation for your file collection, it takes the guesswork out of selection.
Every file in this kit is made by Glardon-Vallorbe, a manufacturer long trusted by professional jewelers and metalsmiths. The kit also includes a Glardon-Vallorbe factory needle file pouch to keep all 12 files organized, protected, and ready at the bench.
Features
- Curated assortment of 12 needle files as used in Revere Academy jewelry courses
- Covers five essential file shapes: Equalling, Three-Square, Square, Round, and Barrette
- Multiple cuts per shape allow progression from material removal to refined finishing
- Includes a Glardon-Vallorbe factory 12-piece needle file pouch
- Files run 6" to 7-3/4" in length, in cuts 0, 2, 4, and 6
- Ideal for jewelers, students, and metalsmiths building a core file set
Notes
- Higher cut numbers are finer: cut 0 is the coarsest in this kit and cut 6 is the finest.
- Files are supplied as tangs; no separate handles are included.
Specifications
- Brand
- Glardon-Vallorbe
- Part #
- 131.011
- Type
- Files
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Dimensions
- 8.5 in x 3 in x 0.5 in
- File Type
- Needle File
- File Shapes Included
- Equalling, Three-Square, Square, Round, Barrette
- File Lengths
- 6" – 7-3/4"
- Cut Grades Included
- Cut 0, Cut 2, Cut 4, Cut 6
- Cut Grade Scale
- Cut grades 00 (X-Coarse) to 6 (X-Fine)
- Material
- Heat-tempered chrome alloy steel
- Treatment
- Plain steel
- Handle Type
- Tang only (no handle)
- Use Case
- Jewelry / Precision work
- Total Pieces
- 13
What's Included
What's Included
Everything in the box.
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Equalling Files | Three Glardon-Vallorbe pillar (equalling) needle files: LA2401-200-0 cut 0, LA2401-160-2 cut 2, and LA2401-160-4 cut 4. |
| Three Square Files | Two Glardon-Vallorbe three square needle files: LA2407-160-4 cut 4 and LA2407-160-6 cut 6. |
| Square Files | Three Glardon-Vallorbe square needle files: LA2408-160-2 cut 2, LA2408-160-4 cut 4, and LA2408-160-6 cut 6. |
| Round File | One Glardon-Vallorbe round needle file, LA2410-160-4 cut 4. |
| Barrette Files | Three Glardon-Vallorbe barrette needle files: LA2411-160-2 cut 2, LA2411-160-4 cut 4, and LA2411-160-6 cut 6. |
| File Pouch | Glardon-Vallorbe 12-piece needle file pouch, item 131.008. |
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