Choosing the right bur shape can dramatically improve precision, efficiency, and overall results at the bench. Whether you’re cutting seats, refining prongs, shaping metal, or enlarging holes, understanding each bur’s purpose helps you work smarter.
Understand the shapes, motion, and purpose behind each steel polishing media type — balls, cones, pins, and more. Learn which to use for deburring, burnishing, or finishing fine jewelry, plus when to choose stainless steel options.
Cut through the confusion on ceramic vs. plastic vs. walnut shell vs. porcelain media. See shapes, best-use cases, cycle-time notes, and pro tips — plus current bundle savings.
Learn how to read the Swiss file cut scale and understand what “Cut 00” to “Cut 6” really mean. This quick guide explains how Glardon Vallorbe files are measured, graded, and used for precision jewelry and watch work.
