GARI Hinge Filing Jig for Jewelers and Watchmakers

Small mechanical parts call for patience, a steady hand, and carefully chosen tools. This metal hinge filing jig with a hand crank reflects that traditional workshop craft. Identified by the seller as GARI, also referred to as “Charner Gari,” for goldsmiths, silversmiths, and watchmakers.

Its simple metal form, projecting shaft, and textured crank handle give it a distinctive industrial character. An interesting addition to a vintage tool collection, a workshop display, or a collector’s desk.

• Seller identification: GARI / Charner Gari hinge filing jig
• According to the seller, intended for goldsmiths, silversmiths, and watchmakers working with small tubing and rod stock
• Metal block with a recessed corner, hand crank with a textured grip, projecting shaft, and knurled screw
• The GARI identification was supplied by the seller; no brand marking has been established from the photographs
• Exact model, date, country of manufacture, and mounting arrangement are unknown
• Stated weight: approximately 1.72 lb (781 g)
• Stated dimensions: approximately 6.30 × 3.94 × 0.79 in (16 × 10 × 2 cm)

Condition and operation: Used condition with scratches, discoloration, and localized dark oxidation marks on the metal. The seller reports that it has been tested and operates smoothly; it has not been calibrated. Compatibility with a particular lathe, measurement accuracy, and original completeness are unknown. Please review the photographs for its configuration, condition, and included components.

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