Half Round File Bastard Cut 8 In - Nicholson, Cooper Tools

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Nicholson, Cooper Tools
• Model Number: 21857
• Product Name: Half Round File Bastard Cut
• Length: 8 inches
• Cut Type: Bastard
• Shape: Half-round (flat on one side, convex on the other)
• Part Number: 21857

Key Features

• Dual-Purpose Profile: The unique half-round shape allows for effective filing on both flat surfaces and internal curved contours, offering exceptional versatility.
• Bastard Cut Teeth: Engineered for aggressive material removal, these teeth efficiently clear away stock while still leaving a manageable surface finish for subsequent refining.
• High Carbon Steel Construction: Crafted from durable high carbon steel, this file resists wear and maintains its sharp cutting edge for extended tool life and consistent performance.
• Precision Machining: Each tooth is precisely cut to ensure uniform chip removal and smooth operation, enhancing control and reducing user effort.
• Tapered Design: The file tapers slightly towards the point, allowing for easier access and filing in restricted or hard-to-reach areas.

Applications

• Metalworking: Ideal for shaping, deburring, and smoothing a variety of metals, including steel, aluminum, brass, and copper.
• Woodworking: Useful for rough shaping, blending contours, and creating intricate curves in wood.
• Plastics and Composites: Effectively removes material from various plastic and composite workpieces.
• Tool and Die Making: Precisely shapes and refines components in tool, die, and mold fabrication.
• General Maintenance and Fabrication: Perfect for automotive repair, plumbing, machinery maintenance, and general fabrication tasks requiring precise material removal.
• Enlarging Holes and Radii: Expertly expands existing holes and smooths internal radii.

Benefits

• Enhanced Versatility: Effortlessly switch between filing flat and curved surfaces with one tool, reducing the need for multiple specialized files.
• Efficient Material Removal: The bastard cut rapidly eliminates excess material, accelerating your work and improving productivity.
• Durable Performance: Rely on a robust file that maintains its sharpness and integrity through demanding use, offering long-term value.
• Improved Control and Finish: Experience consistent cutting action and a cleaner surface, simplifying subsequent finishing steps.
• Optimized Access: The tapered design allows you to reach and shape confined spaces with greater ease and accuracy.