Diamond Needle Files for Watchmakers, Clockmakers & Horologists
Leading the way in modern tooling for watch & clock repairs
Diamond Needle Files used by watch and clock repairers worldwide
Our diamond needle files are unique, they have been designed and produced with clock and watch makers in mind. With three different diamond grades to choose from you are always ensured to have the right file for the job. Our coarser and larger diamond needle files are perfect for roughing out and taking out heavy pitting in very hard pivots. Our medium grade is our most popular and will remove material at a rapid rate whilst leaving a good finish. Finally we offer our finest grade which has been embraced by most clock and watch schools worldwide, these files will leave a good finish but more importantly allow you to work on small watch parts.
How to use our diamond needle files
Our diamond needle files can be used either wet or dry, they will last longer when used wet but it is understood that this isn't always practical when working on a delicate watch or clock part. As with all our products allow the tool to do the work and don't apply too much pressure especially if working on a corner or sharp edge.
What our customers say...
"I have used my set of 4 diamond files in a number of ways. Re-facing clock pallets – the different shaped diamond files allow you to get in where it would be difficult to reach with a grindstone. Fitting clock and watch glasses – ease it by running a diamond file gently round the edge. Drilling holes in barometer glass to fit centre hand – I sometimes ease the hole using a round diamond file. Repivotting in a clock – I use a diamond file to rough up a piece of blued steel prior to fitting in in the hole. When turning blued steel you can form a glazed surface which is not easy to cut through with a graver. I cut through it with a diamond file." Clive Driscoll
"Diamond Files are my favourite tools because of the large amount of pivot work I do. I can’t imagine getting along without diamond files. I can’t imagine getting along without my diamond wheel either. Good news is I don’t have to do without either." Robert Uhrich