{"title":"Excel Needle Files and File Sets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExcel Needle Files and File Sets\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare Excel needle-file profiles and sets for fitting, seam work and shaping. Select a profile that reaches the surface while protecting nearby edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorking on a scale model\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWork 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompare the product and package\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eExplore this range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/excel-5-1-2-round-needle-file-1\"\u003eExcel 5-1\/2\" Round Needle File\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/excel-5-1-2-three-square-needle-file-1\"\u003eExcel 5-1\/2\" Three Square Needle File\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/excel-5-1-2-square-needle-file\"\u003eExcel 5-1\/2\" Square Needle File\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlan the rest of the bench\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRelated Excel tools\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excel-tools-sanding-tools\"\u003eExcel Sanding Sticks and Belts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excel-tools-clamps-vises\"\u003eExcel Clamps, Vises and Helping Hands\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excel-tools-carving-sculpting\"\u003eExcel Carving and Sculpting Tools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eReturn to the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excel-tools\"\u003eExcel Tools\u003c\/a\u003e collection, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-supplies\"\u003eMegaHobby Tools \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scratch-building\"\u003eScratch Building\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"excel-5-1-2-three-square-needle-file-1","title":"Excel 5-1\/2\" Three Square Needle File","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcel 5-1\/2\" Three Square Needle File\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Excel product for your hobby workbench. Compare Excel needle-file profiles and sets for fitting, seam work and shaping. Select a profile that reaches the surface while protecting nearby edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsing it on your project\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis three square profile gives you a particular contact surface for fitting and shaping. Check that it reaches the area while keeping neighboring edges clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWork 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat to compare before ordering\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the product number, format and package quantity against the task on your bench. A blade profile, numbered drill size, abrasive grade or jaw shape can change how a tool reaches a small part. Compare the listing with the tool or holder you already own before choosing a replacement or accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Excel Blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e: EXL55602\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer item number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 55602\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Needle Files and File Sets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage quantity\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanning the next step\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTest the operation on a spare piece with the same material and finish as your project. Check the result under your bench light before continuing across a visible surface. Keep the work supported so fitting, trimming and finishing can be done in small, repeatable steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShop \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excel-tools-files\"\u003eExcel Needle Files and File Sets\u003c\/a\u003e and the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excel-tools\"\u003eExcel Tools\u003c\/a\u003e range. 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Select a profile that reaches the surface while protecting nearby edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsing it on your project\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis knife profile gives you a particular contact surface for fitting and shaping. Check that it reaches the area while keeping neighboring edges clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWork 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat to compare before ordering\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the product number, format and package quantity against the task on your bench. A blade profile, numbered drill size, abrasive grade or jaw shape can change how a tool reaches a small part. Compare the listing with the tool or holder you already own before choosing a replacement or accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Excel Blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e: EXL55604\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer item number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 55604\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Needle Files and File Sets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage quantity\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanning the next step\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTest the operation on a spare piece with the same material and finish as your project. Check the result under your bench light before continuing across a visible surface. Keep the work supported so fitting, trimming and finishing can be done in small, repeatable steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShop \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excel-tools-files\"\u003eExcel Needle Files and File Sets\u003c\/a\u003e and the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excel-tools\"\u003eExcel Tools\u003c\/a\u003e range. 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Select a profile that reaches the surface while protecting nearby edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsing it on your project\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis flat profile gives you a particular contact surface for fitting and shaping. Check that it reaches the area while keeping neighboring edges clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWork 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat to compare before ordering\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the product number, format and package quantity against the task on your bench. A blade profile, numbered drill size, abrasive grade or jaw shape can change how a tool reaches a small part. Compare the listing with the tool or holder you already own before choosing a replacement or accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Excel Blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e: EXL55603\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer item number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 55603\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Needle Files and File Sets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage quantity\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanning the next step\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTest the operation on a spare piece with the same material and finish as your project. Check the result under your bench light before continuing across a visible surface. Keep the work supported so fitting, trimming and finishing can be done in small, repeatable steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShop \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excel-tools-files\"\u003eExcel Needle Files and File Sets\u003c\/a\u003e and the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excel-tools\"\u003eExcel Tools\u003c\/a\u003e range. 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Select a profile that reaches the surface while protecting nearby edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsing it on your project\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis equaling profile gives you a particular contact surface for fitting and shaping. Check that it reaches the area while keeping neighboring edges clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWork 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat to compare before ordering\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the product number, format and package quantity against the task on your bench. A blade profile, numbered drill size, abrasive grade or jaw shape can change how a tool reaches a small part. Compare the listing with the tool or holder you already own before choosing a replacement or accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Excel Blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e: EXL55605\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer item number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 55605\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Needle Files and File Sets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage quantity\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanning the next step\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTest the operation on a spare piece with the same material and finish as your project. Check the result under your bench light before continuing across a visible surface. 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