ANSAI Hobby Grinding Tools Glass Polishing Files For Scale Model #8000#10000 3 pcs

These files work wonders for scale models. A great value, and easy to use. They produce a very smooth finish

I'm using these to remove nub-marks/gate-marks from my plastic models. They work great. They remove the offending bits of plastic without damaging the rest of the piece.The files are a little bit small, if I'm being honest. I think I'd prefer if they were more like regular nail-file sized... But that's just because I've got big hands.If you're unfamiliar with glass files - they get dirty as you use them. The filed-off bits of plastic dust will clog up the grooves in the file and they won't work as well. You can use something lightly sticky like masking tape or Blue-Tack to clean them up.

These produce good filing result. I used them to file off excess nubs when cut off from spruces. They file down smoothly. It isn't quick but isn't slow either. The end result is smooth surface. They are perfect for wet filing.Plastic seems to fill the small groves quick and you need to clean out. Since all of them seem to have the same filing roughness, just pick another one if they fit the same area. Cleaning is easy, just rinse with water and rough off but I found using liquid dish soap works well.I am new to this but since they use groves for roughness then angle of filing has some effect. Overall, they are good for filing down smooth. It would be good if there are any markers for grading of each and description should be clearer. I can almost give this 5 stars but since this missing of grading is a bit misleading, thus a star is discounted.

I know that these are just repurposed manicure tools, so you can probably buy them cheaper elsewhere, but these etched-glass files do exactly as promised and more! The will remove seam lines, sprue burrs, polish away excess glue, etc. and if you don't drop them, they'll last forever. They'll put a high polish onto any plastics and will never even wear out like the expensive ultra-high grit polishing cloths, and I now have 3 of them! I have read complaints that they are kinda small, but I've never used a long file when working with fine parts.

I had my doubts with my initial purchase, but was quickly won over when I tested these on my nails. These quickly file down rough services (I've used these on my nails and on my plastic miniatures for reference) much quicker, more effective and with more control than metal or sand files. In fact, when you're done with your service it leaves a smooth glossy service that when you run your nail along you can't even see where the sprue was.If sprues bother you, then get these. They're absolutely worth it and blow away all my other files. In fact, I'm looking for bigger files right now that are more pointed to get to it for other miniatures as well.

Works great

Works as well as my expensive one. Kinda regret buying the expensive one since these exist. The triangle head is extremely useful.

Note that these only file in one direction. They do not have a criss cross pattern, only cut at one angle.