Apex 06034N Hand File Smooth Flat Double Cut 10 Inch

Product Description

The APEX 06034N is a flat hand file designed for material removal and finishing work across a range of trade and industrial applications. Built with a double-cut pattern and smooth file cut, it delivers controlled stock removal with a refined surface finish on metal workpieces. The file features one safe edge, allowing work close to shoulders or inside corners without damaging adjacent surfaces. Constructed from hardened steel, it measures 10 inches in cutting length with an overall length of 12.25 inches. This tool is commonly used by machinists, pipefitters, electricians, and HVAC technicians for deburring, fitting, and shaping metal components.

This flat hand file suits residential and commercial trade work where precise metal shaping or deburring is required. Typical applications include cleaning burrs from pipe ends, fitting metal brackets, dressing conduit edges, and shaping sheet metal. The single safe edge makes it particularly useful when filing into corners or against finished surfaces where protecting adjacent material matters. It is sold individually and sized for standard hand-tool use on bench or field work.

Key Features

• Double-cut file pattern for efficient material removal and smooth finish
• One safe edge protects adjacent surfaces when filing into corners or shoulders
• Smooth file cut grade for refined surface finishing on metal
• Flat profile with 10-inch cutting length suits a wide range of fitting tasks
• Hard-stamped marking for permanent part identification
• Steel construction for durability in trade and shop environments

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose flat hand file suitable for use on ferrous and non-ferrous metals in trade and industrial applications.

Installation Notes

Hand files are used by qualified tradespeople including machinists, pipefitters, and HVAC technicians. Always secure the workpiece in a vise or clamp before filing to maintain control and prevent injury. Inspect the file tang and handle fit before use — a loose or missing handle is a safety hazard. Apply consistent forward pressure and lift on the return stroke to preserve file teeth and extend tool life.

Technical Specifications

• File Cut: Smooth
• Cut Pattern: Double Cut
• File Shape: Flat
• Edge Type: 1 Safe Edge
• Cutting Length: 10 inches
• Overall Length: 12.25 inches
• File Width: 0.96 inches
• File Thickness: 0.19 inches
• Marking Style: Hard Stamped
• Material: Steel
• Weight: 0.5 pounds
• UOM: Each

Standard Information

• Brand: APEX
• Manufacturer Part Number: 06034N