Where to find Jewellers' files

[Namabiiru]

Back in the early 90s when I first started getting interested in wooden ship-building I ordered a set of jewelers' files from Micromark and they were nice, high-quality files. After 30 some-odd years of use, they have started to show their age and so I've been looking to replace them. I found a set of similar files at Harbor Freight, but they turned out to be the same level of quality you expect from most tools from Harbor Freight--serviceable, but not great. So I broke down and ordered another set from Micro-Mark. Guess what? No better than the Harbor Freight files. Disappointing, but my purpose is not to bash Micro-mark, but ask if anyone out there has any recent experience acquiring a high-quality set of jewelers' files, and if, so where do you recommend getting them?

 

[Steef66]

Pferd/Corradi files are so precise and long lasting. They say they hold a lifetime.
There are a lot of members here who agree with this.

https://www.amazon.de/-/nl/dp/B00BCKWFXC/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3T5RVZUM6NP0F&keywords=corradi+nadelfeilen&qid=1691486138&sprefix=corradi%2Caps%2C90&sr=8-5

 

[Namabiiru]

Pferd/Corradi files are so precise and long lasting. They say they hold a lifetime.
There are a lot of members here who agree with this.

https://www.amazon.de/-/nl/dp/B00BCKWFXC/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3T5RVZUM6NP0F&keywords=corradi+nadelfeilen&qid=1691486138&sprefix=corradi%2Caps%2C90&sr=8-5

Thanks! I'll check them out!

 

[stuglo]

just ordered, because lots of cheapies that don't last are bad for wallet and nerves. Thanks.

 

[Bird]

I recently bought a nice set at (Rio Grande)

 

[RichardJD]

Agree with Bird. Riogrande.com jewellery making tools. Large choice from low end to high end files.

 

[BarrySR]

Another top quality jewelers files are Grobet expensive but excellent quality.

 

[Kevink]

Zak Jewelry tool in new York
zakjewelrytools.com

 

[donfarr]

I AGREEBTOTALLY WITH STEFF66 THEY ARE THE BEST, I HIGHLY RECOMEND THEM. GOD BLESS STAY SAFE ALL DON

 

[donfarr]

OOPS ANOTHER SOURCE IS STEWMAC LUTHERERS TOOLS GOOD FILES BUT VERY, VERY EXPENSIVE. GOD BLESS STAY SAFE ALL DON

 

[Namabiiru]

OOPS ANOTHER SOURCE IS STEWMAC LUTHERERS TOOLS GOOD FILES BUT VERY, VERY EXPENSIVE. GOD BLESS STAY SAFE ALL DON

Thanks, Don.

 

[Wkart]

Bird is right - the Rio Grande brand is one of the highest qualities in jewelry tools that you can purchase. I
have worked with Rio Grande (for jewelry tools) for a few years and have enjoyed their product immensely.
If you do contact them, ask for their catalogue - it's like an old Sears and Robuck Catalogue wish book - there are tools
and tools and tools to review and buy! Best, wayne