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Glardon-Vallorbe Joint Round Edge Precision Files - LP1170/LP1171
Glardon-Vallorbe Joint Round Edge Precision Files - LP1170/LP1171
Glardon-Vallorbe

Glardon-Vallorbe Joint Round Edge Precision Files - LP1170/LP1171

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Description

A joint round edge file lets you cut in depth inside a tight, narrow slot without widening it, because the file is parallel in both width and thickness, has rounded edges and is cut on the edges only. The Glardon-Vallorbe LP1170 and LP1171 joint round edge precision files, also known as Chenier files, are engineered for exactly that kind of exacting work.

Jewelers rely on these files for fabricating joints, hinges and tubing, and they are equally valued in guitar repair and lutherie for bridge and nut slotting. All 12 thicknesses range from 0.3 mm to 2.0 mm in cut 2 (medium), with a 100 mm (4") cut length, a 10 mm (0.39") width and a 5-5/8" overall length including the tang. Each file is supplied with a tang and no handle.

Glardon-Vallorbe Swiss Made precision files are manufactured to precise production standards using a combination of machine cutting and hand craftsmanship. Made from the finest heat-tempered chrome alloy steel, they deliver superior cutting action, balance and longevity on all metals. Formerly distributed by Grobet USA under the name Grobet Swiss, these files remain the world standard for quality and performance.

Features

  • Edge-only cut files in depth without widening the slot
  • Parallel width and thickness with rounded edges for controlled access in narrow spaces
  • Ideal for fabricating joints, hinges and tubing in jewelry and metalsmithing
  • Also used for bridge and nut slotting in guitar repair and servicing
  • Cut 2 (medium), the only cut available for this file type
  • Available in 12 thicknesses from 0.3 mm (0.012") to 2.0 mm (0.079")
  • Made from heat-tempered chrome alloy steel for long-lasting performance
  • Tang only, supplied without a handle

Available Options

How to read factory part numbers: 4-2-0.3 = 4 (inches) – 2 (cut) – 0.3 mm (thickness). Gauge numbers shown are the closest British Wire Gauge / Stubs Wire Gauge (BWG/SWG), not American Standard B&S Gauge. Metric sizes are accurate.

Part # Legacy Part # Thickness (mm) Gauge (SWG)*
LP1170-4-2-0.3 131.169.5 0.30 mm N/A
LP1170-4-2-0.4 131.169 0.40 mm 27
LP1170-4-2-0.5 131.168 0.50 mm 25
LP1170-4-2-0.6 131.167 0.60 mm 23
LP1171-4-2-0.7 131.166 0.70 mm 22
LP1171-4-2-0.8 131.165 0.80 mm 21
LP1171-4-2-0.9 131.164 0.90 mm 20
LP1171-4-2-1.0 131.163 1.00 mm 19
LP1171-4-2-1.1 131.162.5 1.10 mm N/A
LP1171-4-2-1.2 131.162 1.20 mm 18
LP1171-4-2-1.5 131.161 1.50 mm 17
LP1171-4-2-2.0 131.160 2.00 mm 14

Compatibility

  • File handle 137.781, Vallorbe Blue Plastic Size #1
  • File handle 137.815-34, Vallorbe Condor 3–4 mm

Specifications

Brand
Glardon-Vallorbe
Part #
Varies by length / cut / diameter
Type
Files
Country of Origin
Switzerland
File Type
Precision File
Profile
Flat face with rounded edges, parallel in width and thickness
Safe Edge
Teeth cut on the rounded edges only; faces safe
Cut
Cut 2 (Medium), the only cut available for this file type
Cut Grade Scale
Cut grades 000 (XX-Coarse) to 6 (X-Fine)
Cut Length
100 mm (4")
Available Lengths
100mm
Width
10 mm (0.39")
Thickness Range
0.3 mm – 2.0 mm
Thicknesses Offered
12, from 0.3 mm (0.012") to 2.0 mm (0.079")
Overall Length (including tang)
5-5/8"
Material
Heat-tempered chrome alloy steel
Treatment
Plain steel
Finish
Machine cut and hand finished
Handle Type
Tang only (no handle)
Application
Joints, hinges and tubing, plus bridge and nut slotting in guitar repair and lutherie
Use Case
Precision work
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Scott Ray
Not as advertised

Ordered LP1170-4-2-0.6, LP1171-4-2-0.8, and LP1171-4-2-1.0 round edge files. When I received the order the LP1170-4-2-0.6 was the only one that is round. The other two, LP1171-4-2-0.8, and LP1171-4-2-1.0 are flat end files.
They need to not advertise them as round edge files. Big difference between the two types.

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Leslie
These are very special files and quite useful for many tasks

These are very special files and quite useful for many tasks, like Joint grooves and hinges. Get them while you can we are fortunate to have a vendor Like Otto Frei to carry them! They are impossible to find elsewhere!