Nicholson 03467NN Flat File 6 Inches Bastard Cut Double Cut

Product Description

The NICHOLSON 03467NN is a 6-inch American-pattern flat file engineered for metal stock removal and surface finishing in machining and fabrication work. It features a double cut tooth pattern, which uses two intersecting rows of teeth to remove material faster and leave a moderately smooth finish. At 39/64 inches wide and 1/8 inch thick, this file is sized for general flat-surface work on metal parts. A tang is included for use with a standard file handle, sold separately. Machinists, millwrights, pipefitters, and metal fabricators keep files like this on hand for deburring, fitting, and shaping ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

This file is suited for hand-filing operations in machine shops, maintenance facilities, and fabrication environments. The bastard cut coarseness level makes it appropriate for initial stock removal on metal workpieces where a finer finish will follow with a second-cut or smooth file. The flat profile works well on flat surfaces, inside angles, and larger radius curves. It is not rated for flexible applications. Tool application is general machining on metal materials.

Key Features

• Double cut tooth pattern for faster material removal on metal surfaces
• Bastard cut coarseness for aggressive initial stock removal
• Flat profile with 39/64-inch width suited for flat surfaces and inside angles
• 1/8-inch thickness allows work in tighter clearances
• Tang end accepts standard file handles for controlled grip
• Non-flexible construction for stable, consistent stroke pressure

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose American-pattern flat file for hand-filing operations on metal workpieces in machining and fabrication applications.

Installation Notes

Always fit a properly sized file handle onto the tang before use to prevent hand injuries from the exposed tang point. Secure the workpiece in a vise or fixture before filing to maintain control and consistent stroke angle. Keep the file clean with a file card or brush to prevent pinning, which can scratch the workpiece surface. Files are hardened tools and should not be used on surfaces harder than the file itself, as this will damage the teeth.