8" Bastard Cut Round File - Bahco

The Bahco BAH12300810 8" Bastard Cut Round File is a professional-grade tool engineered for efficient material removal and precise shaping in demanding automotive and industrial environments. Crafted by Bahco, a trusted name in hand tools, this file delivers consistent performance and lasting durability for a range of filing tasks.

Key Features

• Bastard Cut Profile: Features a medium-coarse, double-cut bastard tooth pattern designed for aggressive stock removal while maintaining control over the filing process. This cut typically provides approximately 25-26 teeth per inch.
• Round File Design: The conical shape, tapered towards the tip, is ideal for accurately filing circular openings, enlarging holes, refining large fillets, and smoothing concave surfaces.
• Durable Construction: Manufactured from high-grade steel with specialized heat treatment, ensuring a balance of hardness and toughness to resist premature wear and maintain its cutting edge over extended use.
• 8-Inch Length: The 8-inch (200mm) length provides a balanced profile, offering ample reach and control for both detailed work and larger projects.
• Corrosion Resistance: Bahco files are often treated with protective coatings or finishes, enhancing resistance to corrosion and prolonging the tool's lifespan.

Applications

This versatile round file is essential for professional technicians and mechanics across various fields:

• General Metalworking: Ideal for shaping, smoothing, and refining metal components, including ferrous metals, mild steel, aluminum, brass, and copper.
• Hole and Concave Surface Refinement: Precisely enlarges drilled holes, refines curved edges, or smooths internal pipe surfaces in fabrication and repair tasks.
• Automotive Repair: Commonly used for tasks such as smoothing body panels, deburring, and general shaping in vehicle maintenance and restoration.
• Industrial Maintenance: Suitable for professionals in manufacturing, construction, and other industrial settings requiring efficient material removal and finishing on diverse materials, including wood and plastics.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Bahco
• Model Number: BAH12300810 (also known as 1-230-08-1-0)
• Length: 8 inches (200mm)
• Cut Type: Bastard Cut, Double Cut

Note: This file is typically supplied without a handle. For safe and ergonomic operation, a compatible file handle (e.g., Bahco ERGO™ handle) should be acquired separately.