{"id":15659,"date":"2021-01-14T09:39:24","date_gmt":"2021-01-14T09:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/learn\/auto-draft\/"},"modified":"2022-08-16T12:09:10","modified_gmt":"2022-08-16T11:09:10","slug":"what-are-the-best-files-for-metalworking-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/learn\/what-are-the-best-files-for-metalworking-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use different jewellery making files"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Files have been used for metalworking from as early as the Middle Ages \u2013 and they\u2019re still essential in metalworking today. But with so many files<\/a> readily available, it can be hard to know which ones to use for your projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re struggling with figuring out the right types of metal files to use, we can help you out. Whether you\u2019re making rings, pendants or stone setting, discover all the best files for metalworking in our guide below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What are the best metal files for making rings?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With their intricate shape and delicate size, it\u2019s important that you use the correct file when making rings or you could damage your design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Round files<\/a> are undoubtedly the best files for making rings<\/a>. Easy and convenient to use, you won\u2019t go wrong with one of these. Ideal for making PMC rings, effortlessly buff away any awkward shapes or lumps and you\u2019ll be left with a professional piece of jewellery.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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The best metal working files for stone setting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re ready to take your jewellery making to the next level, you may be interested in trying stone setting. However, making sure you have the right finishing tools is key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best metal file set for stone setting is a set of needle files. Needle files<\/a> are essential in ensuring gemstones fit correctly in a bezel – just file down the height of the bezel and the inside of the prongs to make the gemstone fit in securely and neatly.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What are the best metal files for soldering?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Whatever you\u2019re soldering, there\u2019s always the possibility you\u2019ll find unwanted blobs of solder on your design. But this can be rectified by simply filing the piece. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best metal working files for smoothing out solder is a classic flat file<\/a>. Versatile and comfortable to use with a wooden file handle<\/a>, easily refine the surface of your solder with a flat file. For the most commonly used type of flat file, opt for cut 2.<\/p>\n\n\n

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General filing tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now you know all the best files for metalworking, we\u2019ve put together some tips and tricks for filing in general:<\/p>\n\n\n\n