| Diamond Files are manufactured by electroplating | | | | adjustments. |
| diamond on to steel blanks using nickel. Providing | | | | 4. Sharpening carbide cutting tools - over time |
| this process is done correctly diamond needle files | | | | tungsten carbide cutting tools will dull and it is |
| can offer a fantastic abrasive for a variety of | | | | often easier to have a hand tool abrasive that |
| applications. The distribution of diamond particles | | | | you can take straight to the cutting tool, rather |
| enables the diamond needle file to not only cut in | | | | than having to take a cutting tool to an electric |
| all directions but also produce a much better finish. | | | | grinding wheel. 600 grit diamond files are the best |
| Diamond Files are manufactured by electroplating | | | | grade for this application. |
| diamond on to steel blanks using nickel. Providing | | | | 5. Enlarging holes - round diamond needle files can |
| this process is done correctly diamond needle files | | | | be used for opening up a huge array of holes in |
| can offer a fantastic abrasive for a variety of | | | | hardened surfaces. Small screw holes in watches |
| applications. The distribution of diamond particles | | | | and clocks to holes in jewels and beads can all be |
| enables the diamond needle file to not only cut in | | | | opened up with a small diamond file. Choose small |
| all directions but also produce a much better finish. | | | | diamond files that are either 600 or 900 grit for |
| Due to the hardness of diamond, diamond files | | | | the best results. |
| can be used on a variety of materials that other | | | | 6. Fitting clock and watch glasses - sometimes |
| abrasives will not have an impact upon. | | | | when fitting watch or clock crystals the sizes |
| Here are our top ten uses for diamond files: | | | | need to be altered slightly, the use of a 600 grit |
| 1. Sharpening fishing hooks - one of the most | | | | diamond needle file will produce the required result |
| important tools of an angler has to be his hook | | | | in minimal time. |
| and in carp fishing in particular this has to be razor | | | | 7. Refacing clock & pallets - clock and watch |
| sharp (sticky sharp) The use of a Flat 900 grit | | | | pallets are very hard and become burred and |
| diamond needle file is ideal for this due to its size | | | | mis-shapen over time. The use of a fine diamond |
| and profile. It is very important that the very | | | | file can radically change the surface of the pallet |
| hard to find diamond escapement file is used for | | | | for a more efficient movement. |
| this operation, this allows dexterous filing all around | | | | 8. Repivoting clock and watches - removing the |
| the hook point. | | | | burrs and wear from pivots is often difficult due |
| 2. Bevelling cut crystal glasses - we all know it is | | | | to its hardness, especially in French clocks. The |
| very easy to chip the rim of your precious | | | | use of a 600 grit diamond needle file can have |
| crystal glass and due to the cost of replacing one | | | | the pivot running smoothly in no time at all. |
| in a set, using a diamond needle file can be far | | | | 9. Sharpening household objects - scissors, |
| more economical to bevel the lip of the glass. It is | | | | penknives, garden tools, kitchen knives, small |
| essential that a 600 grit diamond file is used and | | | | screwdrivers can all be sharpened to a razor |
| half round shape is by far the most versatile for | | | | sharp finish in very little time. You can use various |
| the contour of the glass. | | | | sizes of diamond file for this application but a 600 |
| 3. Shaping precious stones for jewellery - precious | | | | grit is recommended. |
| stones can be extremely hard, especially quartz, | | | | 10. Cross graining burnishing tools - over time |
| sapphire and ruby, and when setting stones into | | | | burnishing tools lose their burnishing ability, only |
| jewellery small alterations may be required. No | | | | diamond files can re-address the cross grain of a |
| other abrasive will have such an effective impact | | | | sapphire burnished or hardened steel burnisher. |
| as a diamond needle file. Fine grades such as the | | | | Opt for the 600 grit for the best results. |
| 600 and 900 grit are ideal for making these small | | | | |