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Simonds round-handle needle file, 5-1/2 inch length, natural finish, in box

Simonds

Simonds 83501000 Rnd. Handle Needle File 5-1/2inL tool storage

SKU CH-MD7K-Y0Y26

Round needle file with a 5-1/2 inch length and smooth single-cut finish for detail work on aluminum, brass, bronze, steel and tin

  • Round needle file suits detail work on metal
  • 5-1/2 inch length reaches tight spaces
  • Smooth single-cut finish leaves clean surface
  • Rigid body resists flex during precision filing
  • Supplied in a box for organised storage

Precision Swiss-Pattern Needle File

The Simonds 83501000 is a 5-1/2 inch round needle file designed for metalworkers, jewellers and model makers who need controlled material removal in tight spaces. Its Swiss-pattern construction and smooth single-cut faces suit aluminium, brass, bronze, steel and tin. The rigid tapered body reaches into small radii without flexing. Packaged in a protective box for workshop storage.

Smooth-Cut Coarseness Defines Finish

The file carries a smooth-cut rating (Finish Number 0) on four single-cut edges, which determines whether the surface left behind meets final-finish requirements or needs further polishing. Coarser or bastard cuts would remove stock faster but leave visible scoring; this grade is chosen when the next step is inspection rather than another file.

Consistent Action Under Repetitive Strokes

The natural-finish steel retains its tooth geometry during extended hand-filing sessions, so the cut rate stays predictable from the first stroke to the last. Rigid 1/16 inch thickness prevents the blade from springing away from curved workpieces, keeping contact even when pressure is sustained. No lubrication or cooling is required for the listed metals.

Highlights

  • Round needle file suits detail work on metal
  • 5-1/2 inch length reaches tight spaces
  • Smooth single-cut finish leaves clean surface
  • Rigid body resists flex during precision filing
  • Supplied in a box for organised storage

Specifications

BrandSIMONDS

Questions about this item

What does the 5-1/2 inch file length mean for reach inside a workpiece?

The 5-1/2 inch file length without tang gives the working reach from the handle face to the tip, letting you access holes or slots of that depth.

How does the single-cut face and edge style affect material removal?

Single-cut teeth on both face and edge produce a smooth finish with controlled stock removal on aluminum, brass, bronze, steel and tin.

What does the 1/16 inch thickness require for a mounting hole or slot?

A hole or slot at least 1/16 inch wide is needed for the round profile to enter and turn freely.

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