Mineshima GY-1 - Ultra precise flat file - fine grit

Super small, flat, fine grit file made by Japanese Mineshima company.

Ultra precise metal file made by Japanese Mineshima company will allow reaching and cleaning such places on your model kit, that were previously deemed unreachable! With a thickness of just 0,5mm and width of 4mm it allows sanding very small openings and inspection hatches, engine grilles and similar tight spaces. Working part of the file is about 4cm long, so it will allow working on parts furtcher from the edge. Bare metal handle gives a good feel of force on the file and also gives a full control of the sanding process. 128 notches in every 25mm of the file leaves a smooth finish. Can be used for sanding both plastic and metal parts. If the file gets filled with shavings - brush them off ligthly using a brass wire brush. ATTENTION! This file is a proffessional, precision tool - do not use excessive force while sanding as it might result in breaking the file!

Total file length: 140mm, working part length: 40mm, width: 4mm, thickness: 0,5mm.

Mineshima is a Japanese manufacturer of a very high quality precision hand tools for cutting and sanding.

Established in 1968 they manufacture a wide range of nippers, tweezers and files. Their tools are precisely made and offer possibilities of very delicate part processing that is hard to find in other manufacturers' tools. You can find both very precise nippers to cut out even the smallest parts from their sprues without damaging and a wide range of micro files, that will allow you to clean the smallest spaces in your model kit. In their range there are also very fine tweezers that can be used for handling even the most filigree details of 1/700 scale ship models. Mineshima tools are recommended for every modeller that wish to work efficiently and comfortably using a high quality products.