Tamiya Conical File 74164

Name: Tamiya Conical File 74164
Brand: Tamiya
SKU: 74164
Price: 19.39 GBP
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£19.39

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View · Overview

Product overview

This conical file is great for shaving the interior of pipe-shape parts thinly, adjusting hole sizes to insert dowels and modifying carbon fiber parts used for Mini 4WD products.

• Use this item to modify molded parts with holes. Length: 150mm. (File length: 55mm, file maximum diameter: about 8mm.)
• File features a #200 grade finish for fine modifications.
• Navy-blue grip features embossed print.
• Comes with a transparent cover to protect file.
• Note: This item cannot not be used to make holes on R/C bodies.

Notes · Q & A

What's the difference between a needle file and a sanding stick?

Needle files are steel, cut faster and hold their shape for tight spots and metal. Sanding sticks are foam or paper-backed abrasive, kinder to plastic and better for smoothing broad, flat surfaces without gouging.

Which grit should I start with on mould lines?

For plastic, start around 400 grit to knock the line back, then refine with 600–800. Coarser than 400 leaves scratches you then have to chase out, so only go lower for resin flash or heavy work.

Should I file wet or dry?

Wet sanding with a drop of water reduces dust and clogging and gives a finer finish, which matters on resin where the dust is best not inhaled. Dry filing is fine for quick metal work and steel needle files.

How do I stop a file clogging with plastic or resin?

Brush it out with a stiff brass brush along the cut direction. For sanding sticks, tap them clean often. Clogged abrasive stops cutting and starts burnishing, which just polishes the high spots rather than removing them.

Notes · Logistics

Shipping

Orders placed before 3pm (Mon–Fri) are dispatched the same day. UK delivery is by Royal Mail 24 Tracked. Free UK delivery on orders over £70. International delivery available via Royal Mail International Tracked or courier.

Returns

If you're not happy with your purchase, contact us within 30 days for a full refund or exchange. Items must be unused and in original packaging.

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