12" Second Cut Mill File (USA Type)-Two Flat Edges - Bahco

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Bahco
• Model Number: BAH11431220
• Length: 12 inches
• Cut Type: Second Cut, providing a medium level of material removal and finish.
• File Type: Mill File, designed for precise filing of flat surfaces.
• Edge Design: Two Flat Edges, allowing for access into corners and confined areas.
• Weight: 0.67 lbs
• Origin Type: USA Type, indicating adherence to specific American file standards and tooth geometry.

Key Features

• Precision Second Cut: The second cut grade ensures efficient material removal while leaving a smoother finish than a bastard cut, making it ideal for general-purpose filing tasks.
• Versatile Mill File Design: Its flat shape and parallel edges are engineered for accurately filing flat surfaces, deburring, and sharpening various tools.
• Dual Flat Edges: Equipped with two distinct flat edges, this file allows users to work precisely into corners or along specific lines without damaging adjacent surfaces.
• Durable Bahco Construction: Manufactured by Bahco, a trusted name in hand tools, ensuring robustness and long-lasting performance in demanding workshop environments.
• Optimal 12-Inch Length: The generous 12-inch length provides ample leverage and reach, making it comfortable and effective for a wide range of applications.

Applications

• Metalworking: Ideal for general filing, shaping, and smoothing of ferrous and non-ferrous metals in fabrication and repair.
• Deburring: Effectively removes sharp edges, burrs, and flash from cut or machined parts, enhancing safety and finish quality.
• Tool Sharpening: Suitable for sharpening a variety of tools, including saw blades (non-hardened), scrapers, and garden implements, restoring their cutting performance.
• General Workshop Use: An essential tool for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) tasks, offering versatility for smoothing, fitting, and finishing different materials.
• Woodworking: Can be used for fine shaping and smoothing of wooden surfaces where a precise, flat finish is required.

Benefits

• Achieve Smooth Finishes: The second cut grade allows for significant material removal while leaving a refined surface, reducing the need for extensive sanding or further finishing.
• Enhanced Precision: With its mill file design and two flat edges, users can achieve highly accurate results when filing flat surfaces or working in tight, specific areas.
• Boost Tool Performance: Regularly sharpening dull tools with this file extends their lifespan and improves operational efficiency and safety.
• Increased Efficiency: The 12-inch length and medium cut facilitate quicker material removal compared to finer files, saving time on larger projects.
• Reliable Durability: Invest in a tool built to last, providing consistent performance over time thanks to Bahco's manufacturing quality.