FILES

Files are like brushes for watchmakers. Often after their purchase they are further refined and improved by the watchmaker and are used, for example, for beveling.They are used, for example, for beveling.

Brass, nickel silver, aluminum or steel are the main materials that are filed and care should always be taken not to file a material that is harder than the file, such as hardened steel, as this could damage the file.care should always be taken not to file a material that is harder than the file, such as hardened steel, which could damage the file.

To file hardened steel, we use india or arkansas stones, materials also used to refine and improve the files.

Knowing how to file, including how to file a flat, is an important step in a watchmaker’s apprenticeship.