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Tidy mould lines and fine-fit parts with control. The Expo Tools 72521 flat needle file combines a slim, tapered profile with a comfortable red plastic handle, ideal for delicate OO/HO and N gauge work where larger files are too aggressive.
Ideal uses for railway modellers
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De-nibbing & smoothing injection marks on wagon/coach kits and cab interiors
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Squaring openings for windows, lamp apertures and coupler pockets in styrene/ABS
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Dressing etched brass/white metal parts (ladders, steps, lamp irons) for a precise fit
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Refining 3D-printed parts: soften layer lines and clean support scars
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Touch-up shaping on scenery details—signal boxes, platform furniture, fencing
Why this file
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Flat, fine-cut face for controlled material removal on small surfaces
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Tapered tip reaches tight corners and rebates
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Comfortable red handle improves grip for steady, accurate strokes
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Compact 5.5 inch (~140 mm) length—easy to manoeuvre around bogies and interiors
Specifications
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Type: Flat needle file
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Overall length: 5.5 inch / ~140 mm
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Handle: Red plastic
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Material: Steel
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Brand: Expo Tools
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Product code: 72521
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EAN/UPC: 5060144591036
Good to know
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Best on plastic, resin, wood and soft metals; use light, single-direction strokes
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Clean with a file card or stiff brush to maintain cut
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Not a toy; recommended for adult hobbyists