Apex Tool Group 05190N Half Round File Bastard Cut 14 Inch

Product Description

The APEX TOOL GROUP 05190N is a 14-inch half round bastard-cut file designed for general-purpose material removal and shaping in trade and shop environments. The half round profile gives technicians two working surfaces in one tool: a flat face for broad stock removal and a curved face for concave surfaces, slots, and contoured work. At 0.33 inches thick and 1.315 inches wide, the file delivers enough cross-section to hold its geometry under moderate hand pressure. Bastard cut provides a medium-coarse tooth pattern suited for fast stock removal on steel, cast iron, and non-ferrous metals before finishing passes. The marking style is hard stamped for durable identification. Overall length including the tang is 17.38 inches.

This file sees regular use in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general mechanical trades wherever metal edges need to be deburred, shaped, or fitted. Common applications include dressing burrs from cut conduit and pipe, shaping bracket slots, cleaning up rough cast surfaces, and fitting mechanical components. The bastard cut makes it a first-pass tool before moving to a second-cut or smooth file. It is sold individually and is well suited for a service technician tool bag or shop bench file set.

Key Features

• Half round profile provides flat and curved cutting surfaces in one file
• Bastard cut for medium-coarse stock removal on ferrous and non-ferrous metals
• 14-inch file length with 17.38-inch overall length including tang
• 0.33-inch thickness and 1.315-inch width for rigid, controlled cutting
• Hard stamped marking for permanent part identification
• Steel construction for durability in shop and field use

Compatibility

Designed as a standard half round bastard-cut hand file for general metalworking applications across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical trades.

Installation Notes

A licensed or experienced tradesperson should fit the file with a proper handle before use to protect against tang injury. Always secure the workpiece in a vise before filing. Use appropriate eye protection to guard against metal filings. Inspect the file for cracks or missing teeth before each use and replace if damaged.

Technical Specifications

• File Cut: Bastard
• File Length: 14 inches
• Overall Length: 17.38 inches
• File Width: 1.315 inches
• File Thickness: 0.33 inches
• Material: Steel
• Marking Style: Hard Stamped
• Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Sold As: Each

Standard Information

• Brand: APEX TOOL GROUP
• Manufacturer Part Number: 05190N