3/32 - Large Barrel Straight - SC
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3/32" LARGE BARREL STRAIGHT TUNGSTEN CARBIDE BIT - SC (GOLD & BLACK) - High-Speed Bulk Reduction & Shaping
Elevate your nail enhancement services with the striking 3/32" Large Barrel Straight Tungsten Carbide Bit in SC (Super Coarse) grit. Showcasing a premium gold and black finish, this heavy-duty e-file bit is a must-have for professional nail technicians who demand fast, efficient product removal without sacrificing precision. Available now at Oz Nails & Beauty Supply, this straight barrel bit is expertly engineered for rapid bulk reduction, crisp surface leveling, and effortlessly shortening artificial nails, making it a reliable workhorse for your busy salon.
Features and Benefits
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SC (Super Coarse) Grit: Engineered for aggressive, high-speed product removal. The Super Coarse flutes swiftly carve through thick layers of acrylic, hard builder gel, and dip powder, drastically reducing your filing time during removals and structural rebalances.
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Large Straight Barrel Design: Built with a perfectly flat top and straight parallel sides. This classic, versatile shape covers a wide surface area for fast leveling and features a sharp 90-degree top edge, which is ideal for quickly shaving down the free edge to shorten nails.
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Premium Gold & Black Coating: This advanced dual-tone finish goes beyond professional aesthetics. It significantly reduces surface friction, ensuring optimal heat dissipation to prevent uncomfortable heat spikes for your clients, while reinforcing the bit against rust and chemical wear.
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Elite Tungsten Carbide: Crafted from top-tier, exceptionally hard tungsten carbide that retains its razor-sharp cutting edge far longer than standard steel bits, effortlessly enduring the rigorous demands of daily salon use.
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Universal 3/32" Shank: Precision-machined and perfectly balanced to fit securely into all standard professional electric nail drills (e-files) without any hazardous wobbling or hand-fatiguing vibration.
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Cleaner Air Environment: The deep SC flutes cleanly shave off larger, heavier chunks of product rather than grinding it into a fine, airborne dust cloud, promoting a cleaner workspace and safer breathing environment.
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Trusted Industry Partner: Sourced for uncompromising quality and backed by the exceptional customer service and industry expertise of Oz Nails & Beauty Supply.
How to Use
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Secure Installation: Insert the 3/32" shank fully into the collet of your electric nail file handpiece and lock it securely into place.
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Adjust the Speed: Turn on your e-file and set it to a medium-high to high RPM (typically 15,000 - 20,000 RPM). Super Coarse bits require higher speeds to glide smoothly and prevent the flutes from grabbing or skipping on the nail enhancement.
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Optimal Grip & Angle: Hold the handpiece firmly. Keep the flat edge of the barrel perfectly parallel to the artificial nail surface for bulk reduction, or position the flat top at a strict 90-degree angle against the free edge for shortening.
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De-bulking Technique: Apply light, even pressure—let the sharp bit do the heavy lifting. Move the bit constantly across the enhancement in smooth, fluid strokes. Never hold the bit stationary in one spot, as this will quickly create friction burns or deep gouges.
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Avoid the Cuticle: Because this is a straight barrel bit, it features a sharp 90-degree top edge. Do not use this bit near the delicate eponychium (cuticle area) or lateral nail folds, as it can easily slice the skin. Reserve it exclusively for the center of the nail and the free edge.
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Clean and Disinfect: After the service, use a stiff brass or stainless steel wire brush to clear debris from the flutes. Wash with warm soapy water, then fully submerge in a hospital-grade liquid disinfectant per your local salon regulations.
FAQs
1. What does SC stand for? SC stands for Super Coarse. It is a highly aggressive grit level that sits right below Extra Coarse (XC), offering a fantastic balance of rapid bulk removal and manageable control.
2. What is the SC grit best used for? The SC grit is ideal for quickly taking down thick artificial enhancements like acrylics and hard gels, making it a go-to choice for fast removals and prep work for rebalances.
3. Is this bit safe to use near the cuticle? No. The straight barrel design has a sharp 90-degree top edge that will quickly cut the delicate skin around the cuticle. You should switch to a safety bit or a smooth top bit for all cuticle-area work.
4. Can I use the SC straight barrel bit on natural nails? Absolutely never. The Super Coarse tungsten carbide grit is highly aggressive and will instantly cause severe damage to the natural nail plate.
5. How do I shorten nails with this specific bit? Turn the client's hand over or angle the handpiece so the bit is at a 90-degree angle directly against the free edge. Use the flat top of the straight barrel to quickly and evenly shave down the length of the enhancement.
6. What is the benefit of the Gold and Black coating? The advanced dual-tone coating drastically reduces surface friction. This means less heat is transferred to the client's nail bed, reducing the chance of heat rings during fast filing, while also protecting the bit from rusting and chemical wear.
7. How does SC compare to a Medium (SM) bit? The SC (Super Coarse) bit has much deeper and wider flutes than a Medium bit, meaning it removes product significantly faster. However, it will leave a slightly rougher finish that may require brief smoothing before applying new product.
8. Will this fit into my portable e-file machine? Yes, the 3/32-inch shank is the universal industry standard, making this bit fully compatible with the vast majority of professional salon and portable electric nail files.
9. Can I use this bit to remove standard gel polish? It is far too aggressive for removing standard gel polish applied directly over a natural nail. Only use it to remove gel polish if it is layered over a thick acrylic or hard gel structure that you are also reducing.
10. Where can I buy the SC Gold & Black Straight Barrel drill bit in Australia? You can order this premium, high-speed e-file bit directly online or by visiting the Oz Nails & Beauty Supply store, your ultimate destination for top-tier professional salon tools and equipment.
Welcome to Oz Nails & Beauty Supply! We are committed to providing you with the best possible shopping and delivery experience. This policy provides detailed information about our shipping process, costs, and how we handle special situations to ensure your order arrives safely and on time.
1. Shipping Coverage
Oz Nails & Beauty Supply only ships within Australia. If you wish to ship outside Australia, please contact us here and provide the product information you wish to purchase (link and quantity), your preferred shipping method (express or standard), and your desired delivery address. We will assist you in creating an order with shipping costs after receiving a quote from the shipping carrier.
2. Order Processing Time
All orders will be processed within 1-3 business days. Once your order has been processed and is ready for shipment, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with a tracking number.
3. Shipping Methods
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Australia Post: Most orders will be shipped via Australia Post.
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TNT (Dangerous Goods): For products classified as "Dangerous Goods" such as Acetone, Alcohol in large quantities, we will use TNT's specialized shipping service to ensure safety and compliance.
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Delivery to PO Boxes and Parcel Lockers: We deliver to PO Boxes and Parcel Lockers. When using Parcel Lockers, please provide the street address of the Parcel Locker (note: dangerous goods cannot be delivered to Parcel Lockers).
4. Shipping Costs and Estimated Delivery Times
Estimated delivery times are calculated from the time the order is shipped, not from the time the order is placed.
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Standard Orders:
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Under $150:
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Standard Shipping: $10 (2-8 business days)
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Express Shipping: $15 (1-3 business days)
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From $150 to $300:
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Standard Shipping: Free
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Express Shipping: $15
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Over $300:
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Standard Shipping: Free
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Express Shipping: Free
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Dangerous Goods (e.g., Acetone, Alcohol, etc., in large quantities):
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An additional +$50 shipping fee applies.
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These products will be shipped separately via TNT. If your cart includes both dangerous goods and regular items, shipping fees will be calculated separately for each type. For example, if your cart contains 1 dangerous item and 1 regular item, the shipping fee will be $60 ($50 for dangerous goods and $10 for standard shipping).
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To ship regular items via Australia Post Express when dangerous goods are in the same order, please create a separate cart and purchase them separately. We encourage you to contact customer support if you have any questions about combining these product types in an order.
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Heavy or Oversized Items:
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Standard Shipping: An additional +$15 applies.
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Express Shipping: An additional +$25 applies.
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Products classified as heavy or oversized (weighing 1 gallon or more, or exceeding the courier's standard dimensions) will incur additional shipping costs beyond the initial shipping fee. If a heavy or oversized item is purchased individually, only the heavy or oversized item fee will apply, without any additional charges.
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Rural/Remote Areas: Delivery to rural or remote areas may take longer than standard estimates.
5. Important Information Regarding Delivery Address
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Customer Responsibility: You are responsible for providing an accurate and complete delivery address at the time of placing your order. This includes the correct house number, street name, apartment/unit number (if applicable), city, and postcode. Oz Nails & Beauty Supply recommends using an address where someone will be available to receive the parcel during business hours from Monday to Friday. If no one is available at the time of delivery, the parcel may be taken to the nearest collection point and a collection card will be left.
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Address Validation and Proactive Contact: To ensure your order is delivered successfully, we use an address validation system. If our system detects significant discrepancies or unclear information (e.g., different state, different postcode, or non-existent house number), we will attempt to contact you via email or phone to reconfirm the address before dispatching the order. However, due to the high volume of orders, this contact may not be possible in all cases. If we are unable to verify the address or do not receive a response from you, the order may be delayed or cancelled to prevent further issues.
6. Handling Returned, Undeliverable, or Lost Orders
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Causes and Responsibility: Orders may be returned (Return-to-Sender - RTS) if the recipient is unavailable, the address is incorrect/incomplete, or the recipient refuses the parcel. In these cases, Oz Nails & Beauty Supply will not be responsible for the original shipping cost.
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Return-to-Sender and Redelivery Fees: If a parcel is returned to Oz Nails & Beauty Supply due to customer error (e.g., incorrect address, recipient unavailable after multiple attempts, refusal to accept), you will be responsible for a Return-to-Sender (RTS) fee of $10 and a redelivery fee of $10. These fees may vary depending on the courier's policy at the time.
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Refund Policy: If you request a refund for an order that was returned due to your error:
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For refunds to the original payment method, a $10 Return-to-Sender fee, a $10 restocking fee, and any waived shipping fees (if applicable) will be deducted from the total refund amount.
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If you choose a refund in the form of store credit, you will be exempt from the $10 restocking fee, and we will cover the $10 Return-to-Sender fee. This store credit will be equivalent to the product value of your order, excluding the original shipping fee, and can be used for your next purchase.
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Lost or Stolen Parcels (After Delivery): Oz Nails & Beauty Supply is not responsible for parcels lost or stolen after the courier's tracking status confirms 'Delivered' successfully. However, we will assist you in filing a claim with the shipping carrier if there is evidence that the issue occurred during transit.
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Contact and Resolution Process: In the event your order is returned or encounters a delivery issue, we will contact you within 5 business days of receiving notification from the courier to discuss resolution options. These options may include:
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Redelivery to a new address: You may request redelivery to a corrected address. The redelivery fee will be quoted based on the actual cost from the courier.
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Showroom Pickup (Free): You may choose to pick up your order yourself from our showroom at 185-195 Ashley Street, Braybrook, Vic 3019. Our opening hours are: Monday to Saturday (9:00 AM - 5:30 PM), Sunday (10:00 AM - 5:30 PM). This option is free of charge.
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Refund: If you do not wish to receive the item again, we will offer a refund (with applicable deductions).
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Store Credit: We may offer store credit to encourage future purchases.
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Handling Unresponsive Orders: If we do not receive a response from you within 30 business days from our first contact regarding a returned order, the order will be considered unresolvable and will be restocked or disposed of according to Oz Nails & Beauty Supply's internal policy. In such cases, we will automatically process a refund in the form of store credit, as this offers you the most benefit (exemption from the $10 restocking fee and coverage of the $10 Return-to-Sender fee). However, if you prefer a refund to your original payment method, it will be processed according to our original payment method refund policy (with RTS and restocking fees deducted).
7. Order Tracking
You can track the status of your order using the tracking number provided in your shipping confirmation email. Please click on the tracking link in the email or visit the Australia Post tracking portal directly at https://auspost.com.au/mypost/track/#/search.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or require further assistance regarding our shipping policy, please contact us via 0449787907 or enquiry@oznailsbeautysupply.com.au. We are always happy to help.
9. Legal Notice
This shipping policy is developed in accordance with the provisions of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) to ensure transparency and fairness in all transactions. Oz Nails & Beauty Supply is committed to complying with legal obligations related to delivery times, costs, and remedies for delayed, lost, or undeliverable goods.
