6" Slim Triangle Tapered File - Nicholson, Cooper Tools

The Nicholson 21866N Slim Triangle Tapered File is engineered for intricate material removal in challenging automotive and industrial environments. Its specialized 6-inch slim, triangular, and tapered profile provides technicians with precise control and access for detailed filing tasks in confined spaces. This professional-grade hand tool is essential for sharpening, deburring, and fine-fitting applications where conventional files cannot effectively reach.

Key Features

• Slim, Triangular Profile: Designed to access acute angles, internal corners, slots, and grooves, enabling precise material removal in restricted areas where standard files are too large.
• Tapered Design: Progressively narrows towards the tip, enhancing reach and maneuverability within tight brackets, small housings, and intricate components common in automotive and industrial machinery.
• Professional-Grade Construction: Manufactured by Nicholson, a trusted Cooper Tools brand, ensuring consistent cut quality, reliable performance, and extended durability in demanding professional shop environments. High carbon steel contributes to exceptional hardness and endurance.
• Three Precision Cutting Faces: Features accurately cut teeth on all three sides for efficient material removal and smooth finishes on various materials, including metal, wood, and plastic.
• Optimal 6-inch Length: Offers a balanced combination of reach and control, making it suitable for both bench work and on-vehicle adjustments.

Applications

• Automotive Repair & Fabrication: Ideal for refining small components, brackets, tabs, and keyways on engines, suspensions, and chassis parts, ensuring precise fitment. It's also suitable for filing saws with 60-degree angle teeth, making it an essential tool for maintaining and sharpening handsaws with accuracy.
• Tool Sharpening: Accurately dresses saw teeth, reamers, and other cutting tools, maintaining optimal edge geometry and performance.
• Deburring & Edge Finishing: Efficiently removes burrs after cutting, drilling, or machining processes, preventing stress risers and preparing surfaces for accurate assembly. Its single-cut construction is ideal for quick edge finishing on sheet metal.
• Die, Mold, & Fixture Work: Facilitates the finishing of small radii, internal corners, and intricate features in dies, molds, and jigs for precision manufacturing.
• General Industrial Maintenance: A versatile hand file for machine repair, equipment servicing, and general fitting tasks across various industrial applications.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Nicholson, Cooper Tools
• Model Number: 21866N
• Product Name: Slim Triangle Tapered File 6 In
• Length: 6"
• Shape: Triangular, tapered
• Weight: 0.1 lb