Value Collection 2102TC Coarse Barrette Needle Diamond File

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 2102TC is a coarse-grade barrette-style needle diamond file designed for precision material removal on hard surfaces including hardened steel, carbide, ceramics, and non-ferrous metals. At 5-1/2 inches overall length with a 2-3/4 inch length of cut, this file is sized for detailed hand-filing work in tight areas and confined geometries. The barrette profile features a flat top cutting face with safe (non-cutting) bottom and sides, making it well suited for filing into corners and slots without damaging adjacent surfaces. Machinists, toolmakers, and maintenance technicians reach for diamond needle files when conventional files cannot cut hard substrates efficiently.

This file is appropriate for deburring, sharpening, and shaping operations on hardened components, carbide tooling, and ceramic workpieces in both shop and field environments. The coarse diamond abrasive grade removes material quickly, making it a practical choice for initial shaping passes before finishing with a finer file. It is a common tool in machine shops, tool-and-die operations, and industrial maintenance settings where precision hand filing of hard materials is a routine task.

Key Features

• Barrette needle profile with flat cutting face and safe bottom and sides for controlled corner filing
• Coarse diamond abrasive grade for fast, aggressive material removal on hard substrates
• 5-1/2 inch overall length sized for handheld precision work
• 2-3/4 inch length of cut provides adequate working surface for most needle-file applications
• Narrow 13/64 inch width and 3/32 inch thickness allow access to tight slots and recesses

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose coarse barrette needle diamond file suitable for use on hardened steel, carbide, ceramics, glass, and similar hard or abrasive materials.

Installation Notes

Diamond needle files are hand tools requiring no power source or special installation. Secure the workpiece firmly in a vise or fixture before filing to maintain control and consistent file pressure. Apply light, even strokes and avoid rocking the file, which can round edges unintentionally. Diamond abrasive surfaces should not be used on soft metals such as aluminum or copper, as these materials can load and clog the diamond matrix.