Extra-fine files?

[Vermis]

I kind of like the look of the new GW files with very fine grit, and I think they might be useful in sculpting; but as with most things GW, I'd like to know if there's a 'generic' equivalent for less cost and better quality. I've had a look at jeweler's files, escapement files, grit size and cut size, but I'm still a little baffled and slightly intimidated by some of the prices I see. Does anyone here know more (i.e. anything) on the subject? Any advice or suggestions?

[goon3423]

I bought a set from Galeforce 9 a few years ago that work like a champ, these ones:
Five Piece Diamond Micro Files: Expert (GFT029)
They're very fine & have a good variety of shapes.

[Cherno]

I have used a normal nail file in the past, they commonly have one rough and one fine side.

[snitcythedog]

I bought a set from Galeforce 9 a few years ago that work like a champ, these ones:
Five Piece Diamond Micro Files: Expert (GFT029)
They're very fine & have a good variety of shapes.

I have also found generics of this set at Harbor Freight in the US.  Was less than $5.00. 
Snitchy sends.

[Atheling]

I have also found generics of this set at Harbor Freight in the US.  Was less than $5.00. 
Snitchy sends.

Sometimes it's worth searching the tools sections in hardware stores (Homebase comes to mind for those of us in the UK). i got some 'diamond' fine files from there for next to nothing!

Darrell.

[Vermis]

Ta all, though I have a set of cheapo generic diamond files already, and wanted something a little less coarse. In the end I went for a file that cost the same amount as the full file set from GW. One swiss-made, #4 cut (dead smooth), pillar/flat Vallorbe needle file, from Shesto.com. Arrived this morning, and it is pretty smooth and very neat looking. I'll give that a try, and figure out if I should scrape a few more pennies for an accompanying #6 cut.

To be honest the new GW set probably would have suited my purposes nicely - being ocassionally trotted out to file parts of a sculpt flat and smooth - but in the end, although I wanted to, I really couldn't bring myself to give them the money...