12" Triangle Machinists File (Second Cut) - Genius Tools

The Genius Tools 500512 12" Triangle Machinists File (Second Cut) is a precision hand tool engineered for professional technicians and mechanics working in demanding automotive and industrial environments. This triangular file delivers controlled material removal and accurate shaping, excelling in intricate metalworking tasks, deburring, and accessing tight internal angles and V-grooves. Designed for superior durability and consistent performance, this machinists file is an indispensable asset for tasks requiring precision and reliability.

Key Features

• Equilateral Triangular Profile: Provides three sharp working edges, specifically designed for shaping, deburring, and finishing internal corners, V-grooves, and other angular profiles often inaccessible to other file shapes.
• Balanced Second-Cut Teeth: Features a versatile tooth pattern that offers an optimal balance between efficient material removal and achieving a smoother, more refined finish, suitable for various stages of metalworking.
• High-Carbon Steel Construction: Manufactured from robust high-carbon steel, often incorporating Chromium Molybdenum Alloy Steel, ensuring superior hardness, wear resistance, and extended durability for prolonged professional use.
• Precision-Ground Teeth: Each tooth is meticulously precision-ground to maintain uniform cutting action, facilitating accurate material removal and enhancing control during detailed work.
• Ergonomic Handle: Equipped with a durable, grooved plastic handle designed to enhance comfort and grip, reducing user fatigue during extended periods of use.

Applications

This 12-inch triangle file is ideally suited for tasks demanding precise material removal in challenging or confined areas. Professional technicians will find it invaluable for shaping and deburring internal angles on metal workpieces, refining V-grooves and slots, and working on intricate profiles commonly encountered in metal fabrication, tool and die work, and general workshop maintenance. It is also effective for sharpening saw teeth or other cutting tools that demand precise angular filing. It performs reliably on various metals, including carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, and copper.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Genius Tools
• Model Number: 500512
• File Type: Machinists File
• Shape: Triangular
• Length: 12 inches (300mm), with an overall length of 420mm (16.54 inches)
• Cut Type: Second Cut
• Material: High-carbon steel