Apex 04695N Half Round File Bastard Cut 4 Inch

Product Description

The APEX 04695N is a half round bastard-cut file designed for general metal shaping, deburring, and surface preparation in trade and shop environments. At 4 inches in file length with an overall length of 5.75 inches, it delivers control in tight areas where larger files cannot reach. The bastard cut provides an aggressive material removal rate suited to rough shaping and fast stock removal on steel and similar metals. This file ships without a handle and is intended for use by machinists, pipefitters, plumbers, and HVAC technicians who need a compact, reliable hand file for field or bench work.

This half round file is well suited to both flat and curved work surfaces. The flat face handles straight edges and flat stock, while the rounded face works inside curved cutouts, pipe notches, and radiused openings. At 0.43 inches wide and 0.13 inches thick, it fits into restricted spaces and is commonly used during rough fitting of pipe ends, conduit work, bracket fabrication, and general metalworking tasks in residential and light commercial service applications.

Key Features

• Bastard cut for aggressive stock removal and rapid shaping
• Half round profile works on both flat and curved surfaces
• Compact 4-inch file length for use in confined spaces
• Hard stamped marking for permanent, readable identification
• Steel construction for durability across standard metalworking applications
• Sold individually without handle, compatible with standard file handles

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose bastard-cut half round file suitable for use with standard aftermarket or OEM file handles sized for 4-inch files.

Installation Notes

This file should be fitted with an appropriate handle before use to reduce the risk of hand injury from the tang. Always wear eye protection when filing metal to guard against debris. File in the forward stroke direction only, lifting on the return to extend file life. Dispose of worn files properly and inspect for cracks or damage before each use.