Nicholson 04960N Half Round File 8 Inch Single Cut

Product Description

The NICHOLSON 04960N is an 8-inch American-pattern half round file with a single-cut, smooth-cut tooth configuration. It features a tang end for use with a compatible file handle. The flat face and curved underside make it effective for filing both flat and contoured surfaces. At 0.75 inches wide and 7/32 inches thick, this file is suited for finishing work, deburring, and shaping metal, wood, or plastic components. Tradespeople and machinists reach for this profile when working on curved or irregular workpiece surfaces that require a controlled, smooth cut.

This half round file is used across a range of trades and shop applications. It is a common choice for HVAC technicians, plumbers, pipefitters, and machinists who need to clean up burrs on cut pipe or tubing, dress metal edges, or shape fittings. The smooth-cut rating means it removes material slowly and leaves a finer surface finish, making it appropriate for final passes rather than aggressive stock removal. It is equally at home in a field service bag or a shop toolbox.

Key Features

• Half round profile for filing both flat and curved surfaces in a single tool
• Single-cut, smooth-cut teeth for fine finishing and controlled material removal
• 8-inch cut length with tang end for standard file handle compatibility
• Compact cross-section at 3/4 inches wide and 7/32 inches thick for working in tighter spaces
• American-pattern construction for consistent tooth geometry across the full cut length
• Non-flexible body maintains alignment and feedback during filing strokes

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose American-pattern half round file compatible with standard tang-style file handles sold separately.

Installation Notes

This file is a hand tool requiring no power source or fastening. Secure the workpiece before filing to prevent movement and injury. Always fit a proper file handle onto the tang before use to protect the hand from the exposed point. Inspect the file for cracks or missing teeth before each use, and never use a file as a pry bar or hammer.