Apex 21746HN Half Round File Bastard Cut 10 Inch

Product Description

The APEX 21746HN is a bastard-cut half round file designed for shaping, smoothing, and deburring metal surfaces in trade and industrial applications. The half round profile gives the technician two working surfaces: a flat face for general filing and a curved face for working inside radii, pipes, and contoured stock. At 10 inches of file length with an overall length of 12.62 inches including the tang, this file delivers solid leverage and stroke. The bastard cut is a medium-coarse tooth pattern suited for rapid stock removal before finishing. Constructed from steel with a hard-stamped marking style, this file is built for repeated shop and field use.

This file is a practical hand tool for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general mechanical trades. It is commonly used to clean burrs from cut conduit, pipe ends, and sheet metal edges, to dress fittings before soldering or threading, and to open or refine holes and slots. The half round shape makes it especially useful when working around curved surfaces or inside pipe fittings where a flat file cannot reach. Suitable for both bench work and field service situations.

Key Features

• Half round profile provides flat and curved working surfaces in a single tool
• Bastard cut for efficient medium-coarse stock removal
• 10-inch file length with 12.62-inch overall length including tang
• Steel construction for durability in shop and field conditions
• Hard-stamped marking for permanent identification
• 0.96-inch file width and 0.26-inch file thickness for controlled filing in tight spaces

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose hand file compatible with standard file handles sized for 10-inch files. Suitable for use on steel, iron, aluminum, copper, and other common trade metals.

Installation Notes

A licensed or journeyman tradesperson in any mechanical trade can use this file without specialized equipment. Always fit the tang into a proper file handle before use to prevent hand injury. File in the forward stroke with controlled pressure and lift on the return stroke to preserve tooth life. Keep the file clean of metal filings with a file card or brush to maintain cutting efficiency.

Technical Specifications

• File Cut: Bastard
• File Length: 10 inches
• Overall Length: 12.62 inches
• File Width: 0.96 inches
• File Thickness: 0.26 inches
• Material: Steel
• Marking Style: Hard Stamped
• Weight: 0.69 pounds
• Sold As: Each

Standard Information

• Brand: APEX
• Manufacturer Part Number: 21746HN