Files for Violin Makers

Use the following high quality files and rasps for precision shaping and smoothing.

Set of four violin nut/bridge files (E, A, D, G), flat, double edged

Width: G: 1.0 mm, D: 0.9 mm, A: 0.8 mm, E: 0.7 mm

Gurian fret file, with 3 burrs, for guitars

Black Oxide Files are a good choice for harsh environments. The files are treated with a black oxide coating to give them a longer life. The coating helps to resist rust and loading.

Mill Files, bastard cut

Where a smooth finish is desired, a Mill file is the file of choice. The Mill file has many applications such as sharpening saws and tools, finishing metal, lathe work, draw filing as well as general shop use. All sides are single cut.

Crossing Files, coarse

Half-round on two sides, with one side having a larger radius than the other. Tapered in width and thickness. Cut and usable to the point. Used primarily for filing interior curved surfaces. The double radius makes possible the filing at the junction of two curved surfaces or a straight and a curved surface. Double cut on both sides.

Half-Round File, very coarse

Tapered in width and thickness, coming to a point. Double cut on both sides.

Half-Round Slim Files, very coarse

Tapered in width and thickness, coming to a point. Narrower than regular half-round, and therefore useful for filing inside of rings. Double cut on both sides.

Economy Half-Round Slim Files, coarse

Made in Germany with a built in handle. Double cut.

Round Files, very coarse

Gradually tapered and cut and workable to the point. Used where it is necessary to enlarge a hole or round off a radius. Double cut.

Round Files, as above, very coarse

Hand Flat Files, very coarse

Parallel in width and tapered in thickness. Double cut top and bottom - One edge is single cut - One edge is safe.

Warding Files, very coarse

Parallel in thickness and tapered in width. Useful for removal of burs. Double cut top and bottom - Both edges are single cut.

Precision files, for exacting work, especially under magnification. Made of the highest quality steel, machined and finished for precision shape, accuracy, and balance. With round knurled handles or plastic handles as noted.

The following photo applies to needle files shown listed below. The Diameter refers to the THICK end of the file, tapering to a point. The Length refers to the file portion, not including handle. They are all circular in cross-section.

Round precision needle file, 6" plastic handle, course

These files have the hardest surfaces known (Rockwell hardness of 72HRc). Use them for better performance on hard-to-file surfaces such as: platinum, stainless steel, exotic plastics, and other hard to file materials. Little or no clogging occurs - a simple knock is enough to remove the chips. They are also resistent to corrosion resulting in longer life than standard files. Made in Switzerland. The Length column below refers to file area only, not including handle.

Round Valtitan precision needle file, very coarse,
7" total length

Flat Valtitan precision needle file, very coarse,
7" total length

Half-round Valtitan precision needle file, very coarse,
7" total length

These files have the hardest surfaces known (Rockwell hardness of 72HRc). Use them for better performance on hard-to-file surfaces such as: platinum, stainless steel, exotic plastics, and other hard to file materials. Little or no clogging occurs - a simple knock is enough to remove the chips. They are also resistent to corrosion resulting in longer life than standard files. Made in Switzerland.

Valtitan precision hand files, very coarse