Apex 06150N Flat Hand File 12 Inch Smooth Double Cut

Product Description

The APEX 06150N is a flat hand file designed for smooth, precise material removal on metal and other hard surfaces. It features a double-cut tooth pattern with one safe edge, allowing the technician to file adjacent surfaces without scoring a finished face. The file face is smooth cut, making it appropriate for finishing work and fine deburring rather than rapid stock removal. At 12 inches of working length and 0.235 inches thick, this is a full-size file suited to bench work and field maintenance tasks performed by HVAC technicians, pipefitters, electricians, and general trade mechanics.

This file is used wherever a flat, smooth-cut file is required in trade service work: deburring conduit and pipe ends, dressing burrs from copper fittings, cleaning up electrical panel knockouts, smoothing sheet metal edges, and refining machined or cast surfaces before assembly. The single safe edge makes it especially useful when working close to a finished or delicate adjacent surface. It is sold as an individual unit and is a standard bench and tool-bag file for professional tradespeople.

Key Features

• Double-cut tooth pattern for controlled, efficient material removal
• Smooth file cut for fine finishing and deburring applications
• One safe edge protects adjacent surfaces during filing
• 12-inch working length in a flat profile for versatile bench and field use
• Hard-stamped marking for permanent part identification
• Steel construction for durability in trade environments

Compatibility

Designed as a standard flat hand file for general trade use across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical service applications requiring smooth-cut flat filing.

Installation Notes

Hand files are used by licensed tradespeople and journeyman mechanics as hand tools requiring no power source. Always secure workpieces in a vise or clamp before filing to maintain control and prevent injury. Use appropriate PPE including eye protection and gloves when filing metal. Inspect the file for cracks or a loose tang before each use and fit it with a proper handle to prevent hand injuries.

Technical Specifications

• File Shape: Flat
• File Cut: Smooth
• Edge Type: 1 Safe Edge
• Tooth Pattern: Double Cut
• Working Length: 12 inches
• Overall Length: 14.5 inches
• File Width: 1.14 inches
• File Thickness: 0.235 inches
• Material: Steel
• Marking Style: Hard Stamped
• Weight: 0.95 pounds

Standard Information

• Brand: APEX
• Manufacturer Part Number: 06150N