Value Collection LAC2403 Crossing Needle File 5.5 in Oal

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION LAC2403 is a Swiss-pattern crossing needle file designed for precision material removal in tight or contoured spaces. With an overall length of 5.5 inches and a 3-inch length of cut, this file delivers controlled stock removal where standard files cannot reach. The crossing profile — a curved, lenticular cross-section — makes it well-suited for enlarging holes, cleaning up curved slots, and fitting mating parts. At 13/64 inches wide and rated to needle-file precision, it is the right tool when finish and dimensional accuracy matter. Machinists, toolmakers, pipefitters, and detail-oriented trade technicians reach for a file like this when fitting hardware, deburring orifices, or opening shaped passages in metal or hard plastic.

This needle file is built for bench work and field finishing tasks across mechanical trades. Typical applications include deburring drilled or punched holes, fitting valve seats, cleaning thread starts, and fine-tuning small metal assemblies. The included round handle improves grip control during repetitive finishing passes. It is commonly used by HVAC techs cleaning orifice ports, plumbers fitting small brass fittings, and general maintenance technicians working on precision assemblies.

Key Features

• Crossing (lenticular) profile for working curved recesses and contoured surfaces
• Needle-grade precision for fine stock removal and surface finishing
• 3-inch length of cut provides effective working surface in a compact form
• 5.5-inch overall length keeps the tool maneuverable at the bench or in the field
• 13/64-inch width fits narrow slots, ports, and recesses
• Included round handle for improved control and comfort during use

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose Swiss-pattern needle file suitable for use on metal, hard plastic, and similar materials in bench-work and field finishing applications.

Installation Notes

Needle files are hand tools requiring no power source. Secure the workpiece in a vise or with appropriate clamping before filing to prevent movement and reduce injury risk. File in one direction with moderate, consistent pressure — dragging the file backward on the return stroke dulls the teeth prematurely. Wear eye protection when deburring or filing metal to guard against chips and metal particles.