Apex 04927N Half Round File Second Cut 8 Inch

Product Description

The APEX 04927N is a half round file with a second cut, designed for shaping, smoothing, and deburring metal surfaces in trade and industrial applications. The flat face handles flat and convex surfaces while the rounded back works curved or concave profiles. At 8 inches in file length and 10.12 inches overall, it offers solid reach for most bench and field tasks. The second cut tooth pattern removes material at a moderate rate, leaving a cleaner finish than a bastard cut without the slow stock removal of a smooth cut. Constructed from steel with a hard stamped marking, this file is built for regular shop and job-site use by plumbers, pipefitters, HVAC techs, and general tradespeople.

This file suits a wide range of trade applications including deburring pipe ends after cutting, fitting gasket surfaces, cleaning up weld seams, and dressing threads or fittings. It is equally at home on a plumber's bench, an HVAC service van, or an electrical shop where conduit and enclosure edges need cleanup. The half round profile makes it versatile across both flat stock and curved workpieces without requiring a separate round file for most common tasks.

Key Features

• Second cut tooth pattern for moderate material removal and a cleaner surface finish
• Half round profile works flat, convex, and concave surfaces with a single tool
• 8 inch file length with 10.12 inch overall length for practical reach
• Steel construction for durability in shop and field environments
• Hard stamped markings for permanent, legible identification
• 0.75 inch file width and 0.20 inch thickness for a manageable, balanced grip

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose hand file suitable for use on steel, cast iron, aluminum, brass, and similar metals common in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical trade work.

Installation Notes

Hand files should always be fitted with a secure handle before use to prevent the tang from causing hand injuries. File in one direction with forward strokes only, lifting the file on the return stroke to preserve tooth sharpness. Keep the file free of metal filings by brushing with a file card regularly. Do not use files on materials harder than the file itself, as this will damage the teeth.

Technical Specifications

• File Cut: Second
• File Length: 8 inches
• Overall Length: 10.12 inches
• File Width: 0.75 inches
• File Thickness: 0.20 inches
• Material: Steel
• Marking Style: Hard Stamped
• Weight: 0.25 pounds
• UOM: Each

Standard Information

• Brand: APEX
• Manufacturer Part Number: 04927N