Excel Needle Files and File Sets

Excel Needle Files and File Sets

Compare Excel needle-file profiles and sets for fitting, seam work and shaping. Select a profile that reaches the surface while protecting nearby edges.

Working on a scale model

Work a little at a time and check the fit frequently. Use the appropriate face of the file to maintain the intended shape, then follow with a finer finish if the project calls for it.

Compare the product and package

Check the product number and any stated dimensions against the work you have planned. A replacement part must suit its holder, and a larger pack should contain the profile or size you actually use. The individual product details provide the listed quantity and specifications where those are available.

Explore this range

• Excel 5-1/2" Round Needle File
• Excel 5-1/2" Three Square Needle File
• Excel 5-1/2" Square Needle File

Plan the rest of the bench

Before working on a finished part, test the operation on scrap with the same material and finish. Check access, support and alignment together. Small, repeatable steps make it easier to judge when a cut, hole or surface is ready for the next stage.

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