12" Bastard Cut Half-round file - Bahco

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Bahco
• Model Number: BAH12101210
• Manufacturer Part Number: BAH12101210
• Product Name: 12" Bastard Cut Half-round file
• File Type: Half-round
• Cut Type: Bastard Cut
• Length: 12 inches (300mm)
• Weight: 0.9 lbs (0.41 kg)
• Material: High-carbon steel

Key Features

• Dual Filing Surfaces: This half-round file offers both a flat and a curved filing surface, providing versatility for various contours and flat areas.
• Bastard Cut Teeth: Engineered with a medium-coarse tooth pattern, the bastard cut ensures rapid and efficient removal of material for initial shaping and rough filing tasks.
• Durable Construction: Manufactured from robust high-carbon steel, the file body is hardened and tempered, delivering sustained sharpness and prolonged tool life under rigorous use.
• Optimal Length: The 12-inch active filing surface allows for long, consistent strokes, enhancing control and efficiency during extensive material removal.
• Tapered Design: The file tapers towards its point, facilitating access into narrower spaces, internal curves, and intricate workpieces.

Applications

• Metalworking: Essential for shaping, deburring, and smoothing edges on a wide range of metals, including steel, aluminum, and brass.
• Woodworking: Used for initial shaping of wood, particularly effective for creating and refining curved profiles, large internal radii, and general stock removal.
• Automotive Repair: Ideal for preparing surfaces, deburring components, and shaping various parts in automotive maintenance and fabrication.
• General Fabrication: A valuable tool in fabrication shops for rough shaping, enlarging holes, and quickly reducing material in custom projects.
• Tool Sharpening: Capable of restoring edges on specific tools or equipment that require a coarse, half-round profile.

Benefits

• Efficient Material Removal: The aggressive bastard cut rapidly reduces excess material, significantly speeding up rough shaping and initial filing processes.
• Versatile Shaping: Address both flat and concave surfaces with a single tool, eliminating the need for multiple specialized files and streamlining workflows.
• Enhanced Durability: The robust steel construction withstands demanding use, ensuring a reliable tool that maintains its cutting edge over time, providing lasting value.
• Improved Workpiece Preparation: Quickly prepares surfaces for finer finishing operations like second-cut filing or sanding, laying the groundwork for a professional final product.
• User Control: The balanced design and effective cutting action allow for better control during filing, leading to more precise shaping and reducing user fatigue.