RS PRO 160 mm, Needle File, Half Round

RS PRO Half Round Needle File

The half round needle file from our trusted and reliable own brand RS PRO is an excellent general purpose hand file tool used to deburr and smooth curved edges as well as cut half circles. Half round needle files are ideal for working with concave, convex and flat surfaces due to the versatile design. The durable RS PRO half round needle file is also compatible with our range of file handles for enhanced control and grip.

Features and benefits:

• Compatible with our range of RS PRO file handles
• A semi-circular design ideal for deburring concave, convex and flat surfaces
• Ideal for rounding out holes
• Can be used on a range of materials such as wood, metal and plastic
• A tapered end that allows you to file intricate spaces

Common applications:

• Needle files and rasps are a type of hand tool designed to deburr, cut and shape a range of materials such as wood, metal, plastic and more. Flat, half-round, round, square and triangular files and rasps allow you to carry out intricate work and can be used in a variety of applications such as:
• Workshops
• Carpentry
• Sculpting
• DIY
• Jewellery making
• Watchmaking

What material can this file be used with?

• Half round needle files are a great general purpose needle file that can be used to deburr, smooth and shape a range of materials such as wood, metal and plastic.

What is the cut of the file?

• The RS PRO half round needle file features second-cut edges to allow for removal of material and deburring at a faster rate.

How many surfaces are cut?

• The RS PRO half round needle file features a second-cut half-round surface as well as a second-cut flat surface, making it a very versatile hand filing tool.

File maintenance

• In order to keep your files clean and working efficiently, it is important to regularly clean them before and after use. A file card or wire brush are ideal as they can easily access the grooves of the file and clear out any dirt or debris that has built up.