Value Collection 382-0524 Swiss-pattern Needle File Three Square

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 382-0524 is a Swiss-pattern needle file in a three-square profile, designed for precision filing, deburring, and finishing work on metal, plastic, and composite surfaces. With an overall length of 5.5 inches and a 2.5-inch length of cut, this compact file delivers controlled stock removal in tight spaces where standard files cannot reach. Cut 2 gives it a medium-fine tooth geometry, balancing material removal speed with surface finish quality. It ships with a handle, making it ready for immediate use. Machinists, tool-and-die workers, and maintenance technicians rely on this file type for fitting parts, sharpening tools, and cleaning up threaded or angled features.

The three-square profile — also called a triangular cross-section — makes the 382-0524 well-suited for filing internal angles less than 90 degrees, cleaning burrs from gear teeth, and working into V-grooves or dovetail slots. It is appropriate for both bench work and field service applications. The needle-file class designation indicates precision-grade tooth geometry, giving tradespeople and machinists the control needed for detail work on close-tolerance components.

Key Features

• Three-square (triangular) profile for accessing acute angles and internal V-grooves
• Cut 2 tooth pattern provides medium-fine stock removal with a clean surface finish
• Needle-file precision class for detail and close-tolerance work
• 2.5-inch length of cut maximizes usable filing surface on a compact tool
• Includes handle for secure grip and immediate use out of packaging
• 5.5-inch overall length sized for one-hand control in confined work areas

Compatibility

Designed as a standard Swiss-pattern needle file suitable for use on metals, plastics, and composites in general machining, maintenance, and fabrication applications.

Installation Notes

No power tools or codes apply to hand-file use. Ensure the workpiece is secured in a vise or fixture before filing to prevent movement and maintain accuracy. Inspect the handle for cracks or looseness before use, and replace it if compromised to avoid hand injuries. Apply consistent, even strokes and avoid lateral pressure that could snap the file body on fine-section needle files.