Apex 21881N Half Round File Bastard Cut 6 Inch

Product Description

The APEX 21881N is a half round bastard-cut file designed for metal shaping, deburring, and surface finishing tasks common in HVAC, plumbing, and general trade work. The half round profile gives the technician two cutting surfaces in one tool: a flat face for working flat or convex surfaces and a curved face for inside curves and pipe openings. The file measures 6 inches in working length with an overall length of 7.94 inches. At 0.59 inches wide and 0.15 inches thick, it fits cleanly into confined areas. Constructed from steel with a hard-stamped marking style, this file is sold without a handle.

This file is suited for tasks such as dressing burrs from cut copper or steel pipe, cleaning up drilled holes, smoothing conduit edges, and fitting sheet metal components. The bastard cut provides a medium-aggressive tooth pattern that removes material efficiently while still leaving a workable surface finish. It is a practical addition to a field service kit for HVAC technicians, plumbers, electricians, and pipe fitters who regularly cut and fit metal components on the job.

Key Features

• Half round profile provides flat and curved cutting faces in a single tool
• Bastard cut for medium-aggressive material removal
• 6-inch file length suitable for detailed and confined work
• Steel construction for durability on ferrous and non-ferrous metals
• Hard-stamped markings for lasting identification
• Compact at 0.59 inches wide and 0.15 inches thick for tight-access use

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose hand file for use on steel, copper, aluminum, and similar metals encountered in mechanical and electrical trade applications.

Installation Notes

Hand files of this type are used by trade professionals without power tools, but safe handling practices still apply. Always attach a handle before extended use to protect against tang injuries, even though this file is sold without one. When filing copper or steel pipe, secure the workpiece in a vise to prevent movement. Inspect the file regularly for clogging and use a file card to clear metal particles from the teeth.

Technical Specifications

• File Cut: Bastard
• File Length: 6 inches
• Overall Length: 7.94 inches
• File Width: 0.59 inches
• File Thickness: 0.15 inches
• Material: Steel
• Marking Style: Hard Stamped
• Handled: No
• Weight: 0.15 pounds
• Sold As: Each

Standard Information

• Brand: APEX
• Manufacturer Part Number: 21881N