Another good vid Dave, you had asked me if there was anything I was interested in seeing just the other day, anything you want to film is ok with me..your shop setup, tricks, pickles, anything. This helps me become better because of people like you, another of my favs is Soham Harrison, keep them coming please..peace Jimmy.
jim bettridge Thanks Jimmy. Yes, I love Soham too, a very skilled man. Also "Andrew Berry" from Wales. BTW a tub of pickle arrived today - so pickle video on the way. Thanks for the loveley comments. Dave.
I'm a violinmaker and vallorbe files are great for delicate work. They are so precisely made and have very hard durable steel, cutting wood like butter. No other file brand can match their quality imo.
I agree. Expensive perhaps, but I have since purchased a lot of Vallorbe files. I wouldn't use anything else now. Thanks for watching and commenting. Dave
So I just bought a Vallorbe version of my most-used needle file: a half-round. It's a beautiful tool, but I wondered if I could tell the difference between a $0.25 Chinese needle file and my new $7 Vallorbe file? I put both files through similar tasks, and concluded that since the teeth on the Vallorbe are much more precise, the result is cleaner work with less tool marks to polish up. Working with the Vallorbe file is also easier to accomplish the same task, and has a more "buttery" feel when using--both probably due to the consistency of the teeth and no doubt harder tool steel. So I'm sold on these files, thanks Dave for the intro on another great tool.
Just one more comment because it might be useful to viewers of this review. Having now a bunch of Vallorbe files in various shapes and cuts (they all do excellent work) I wanted to find an easy way to sort the files by their "cut" (cutting power). There's a product out of the UK called PolyDoh, which is a thermoplastic that's easily shaped into things like file handles. It also comes with coloring granules so you can make things of various colors--very handy for color-coding my files. Cheers.
Great idea. I've seen it. I have recently done all my Maun pliers with a substance called Plastidip. a rubber paint that you dunk tools into to create grippy handles. I'll have to do a video on it. Dave
Oh man...just look at the details on those files; it's like the gearing on a mechanical Swiss watch! :O As sets, these are (justifiably) pricey for my budget, so I think I'll start with my most-used half round. Thanks again--your vids help me make good purchases.
Having used cheap dimaond files for years, I too thought these where a little pricey. But just use a Vallorbe file and you will instantly see the difference. I now have large Vallorbe ring files and they are just soooooo good ( a nice find on eBay). Well worth it. As you see in the video, close ups, there is a difference. Dave
Hello Dave I am seeking your help let me start by saying I am a different kind of hobbyist wood model building. I am quite interested in the Vallorbe needle files, especial the barrette design safety edge file, and seeing you use the files in your profession all the time I thought I would ask. Do you think these files would be appropriate for filling down soft plywood . I am looking for the best option for cutting down remaining bits 4 mm wide, left by work hold tabs in 4mm thick laser cut plywood parts . Any help would be greatly appreciated David
Hi, Firstly the safety back barrette is 'by far' my go to file. These are intended for jewellers and are particularly fine cut. I suspect with soft woods they would clog up instantly and be ineffective. You'd have to keep brushing them out. Perhaps if you can find rougher or coarser ones then they would work better. So to me, the solution is just to buy cheap and nasty needle files from China, which will be rougher. These Vallorbe ones are very fine and precise, superb for solder and gold, but perhaps wasted on plywood. Just my opinion, But hope it helps. Thanks for watching. Dave
I've just been using my cheapo ones this morning. That's 'cos I've been building up my tool stash from zero. I know what to go for when I upgrade now. Thanks Dave !
Frances Winyard For years I made fine Celtic Bracelets with little more than a Dremel and a cheap pencil torch. I am now in the very lucky position that companies from all over the world give me tools for free. This is how it all started..... www.cooksongold.com/home/static.jsp?page=join-our-review-team ; ) Dave.
I was looking for some diamond files and watched your video on the diamond files from Eternal. I see that they have 600 grit diamond files. I was wondering if you can tell me if the Vallorbe files are finer than the diamond files. I was looking for something equivalent to 1000 to 1200 grit. Thank you
The Vallorbe files here are "medium", They will remove material quite quickly. Whereas the diamond files don't remove much buy are better for finishing and filing blemishes. Hope this answers your question. Dave
@@CelticDreamsCoUk Thank you Dave. I ordered a couple 600 grit diamond files and one o the Vallorbe files. I will be using them on watch cases. By the way, where are you located? My wife is from Scotland, we are living in Germany now but are from the US.
Dave, have you tried Vallorbe's Valtitan line of files? I bought one of their Valtitan half-round hand files for rings. Where their regular files cut well, the harder Valtitan file cuts even smoother and with less effort--which cuts some filing tasks in half the time. They're a little more money, but seem worth the expense.
I have quite a few vallorbe files, but I’m not sure I have any valtitan ones. I definitely agree, it’s worth the extra to get quality. I definitely look out for those. Thanks. Dave
An excellent and concise video without all the waffle spouted by many other reviewers
Thanks, Dave
Another good vid Dave, you had asked me if there was anything I was interested in seeing just the other day, anything you want to film is ok with me..your shop setup, tricks, pickles, anything. This helps me become better because of people like you, another of my favs is Soham Harrison, keep them coming please..peace Jimmy.
jim bettridge Thanks Jimmy. Yes, I love Soham too, a very skilled man. Also "Andrew Berry" from Wales. BTW a tub of pickle arrived today - so pickle video on the way. Thanks for the loveley comments. Dave.
Yes like Andrew Berry too.
I'm a violinmaker and vallorbe files are great for delicate work. They are so precisely made and have very hard durable steel, cutting wood like butter. No other file brand can match their quality imo.
I agree. Expensive perhaps, but I have since purchased a lot of Vallorbe files. I wouldn't use anything else now. Thanks for watching and commenting. Dave
So I just bought a Vallorbe version of my most-used needle file: a half-round. It's a beautiful tool, but I wondered if I could tell the difference between a $0.25 Chinese needle file and my new $7 Vallorbe file? I put both files through similar tasks, and concluded that since the teeth on the Vallorbe are much more precise, the result is cleaner work with less tool marks to polish up. Working with the Vallorbe file is also easier to accomplish the same task, and has a more "buttery" feel when using--both probably due to the consistency of the teeth and no doubt harder tool steel. So I'm sold on these files, thanks Dave for the intro on another great tool.
Thanks for sharing your experiences too. it all helps people make an informed decision. Dave
Just one more comment because it might be useful to viewers of this review. Having now a bunch of Vallorbe files in various shapes and cuts (they all do excellent work) I wanted to find an easy way to sort the files by their "cut" (cutting power). There's a product out of the UK called PolyDoh, which is a thermoplastic that's easily shaped into things like file handles. It also comes with coloring granules so you can make things of various colors--very handy for color-coding my files. Cheers.
Great idea. I've seen it. I have recently done all my Maun pliers with a substance called Plastidip. a rubber paint that you dunk tools into to create grippy handles. I'll have to do a video on it. Dave
Very interesting and informative video. Thank you..
You're welcome. Thanks for watching. Dave
I have these needle files in size 2. They are amazing!
Thanks. Dave
Oh man...just look at the details on those files; it's like the gearing on a mechanical Swiss watch! :O As sets, these are (justifiably) pricey for my budget, so I think I'll start with my most-used half round. Thanks again--your vids help me make good purchases.
Having used cheap dimaond files for years, I too thought these where a little pricey. But just use a Vallorbe file and you will instantly see the difference. I now have large Vallorbe ring files and they are just soooooo good ( a nice find on eBay). Well worth it. As you see in the video, close ups, there is a difference. Dave
Great idea Dave--I should look on Ebay as I imagine these files will last forever.
Hello Dave I am seeking your help let me start by saying I am a different kind of hobbyist wood model building. I am quite interested in the Vallorbe needle files, especial the barrette design safety edge file, and seeing you use the files in your profession all the time I thought I would ask. Do you think these files would be appropriate for filling down soft plywood . I am looking for the best option for cutting down remaining bits 4 mm wide, left by work hold tabs in 4mm thick laser cut plywood parts . Any help would be greatly appreciated David
Hi, Firstly the safety back barrette is 'by far' my go to file. These are intended for jewellers and are particularly fine cut. I suspect with soft woods they would clog up instantly and be ineffective. You'd have to keep brushing them out. Perhaps if you can find rougher or coarser ones then they would work better. So to me, the solution is just to buy cheap and nasty needle files from China, which will be rougher. These Vallorbe ones are very fine and precise, superb for solder and gold, but perhaps wasted on plywood. Just my opinion, But hope it helps. Thanks for watching. Dave
I've just been using my cheapo ones this morning. That's 'cos I've been building up my tool stash from zero.
I know what to go for when I upgrade now.
Thanks Dave !
Frances Winyard For years I made fine Celtic Bracelets with little more than a Dremel and a cheap pencil torch. I am now in the very lucky position that companies from all over the world give me tools for free. This is how it all started..... www.cooksongold.com/home/static.jsp?page=join-our-review-team
; ) Dave.
Son en lo mejor! Hasta su línea económica esta muy por encima de cualquier otra marca, vallorbe y bahco suiza (no Portugal) muy muy buenas!!
Gracias por ver. dave
I was looking for some diamond files and watched your video on the diamond files from Eternal. I see that they have 600 grit diamond files. I was wondering if you can tell me if the Vallorbe files are finer than the diamond files. I was looking for something equivalent to 1000 to 1200 grit. Thank you
The Vallorbe files here are "medium", They will remove material quite quickly. Whereas the diamond files don't remove much buy are better for finishing and filing blemishes. Hope this answers your question. Dave
@@CelticDreamsCoUk Thank you Dave. I ordered a couple 600 grit diamond files and one o the Vallorbe files. I will be using them on watch cases. By the way, where are you located? My wife is from Scotland, we are living in Germany now but are from the US.
Dave, have you tried Vallorbe's Valtitan line of files? I bought one of their Valtitan half-round hand files for rings. Where their regular files cut well, the harder Valtitan file cuts even smoother and with less effort--which cuts some filing tasks in half the time. They're a little more money, but seem worth the expense.
I have quite a few vallorbe files, but I’m not sure I have any valtitan ones. I definitely agree, it’s worth the extra to get quality. I definitely look out for those. Thanks. Dave
The files are available here.....
www.eternaltools.com/vallorbe-swiss-needle-files-6pc-set?query=files
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