Nicholson 11936 Round American-pattern File 8 in Single Cut

Product Description

The NICHOLSON 11936 is an 8-inch round American-pattern file designed for deburring, enlarging holes, and shaping curved surfaces in metal, wood, and plastic. It features a single cut tooth pattern with a second cut coarseness, which produces a moderately smooth finish suited for general stock removal and surface refining. The file measures 5/16 inch in diameter and includes a tang end for use with a standard file handle. It is a non-flexible, solid construction file intended for hand filing operations performed by machinists, maintenance technicians, pipefitters, and general tradespeople.

This round file is well suited for residential and commercial maintenance applications, including filing pipe ends, shaping conduit knockouts, smoothing weld beads on round stock, and enlarging circular openings in sheet metal or wood framing. The single cut pattern and second cut coarseness make it a practical choice for controlled material removal where a finer finish is needed compared to a bastard cut file. It is commonly used in shop environments, job sites, and field service applications across plumbing, electrical, and general mechanical trades.

Key Features

• Round profile suited for filing curved surfaces, circular openings, and contoured workpieces
• Single cut tooth pattern for controlled stock removal and smoother surface finish
• Second cut coarseness balances material removal rate with finish quality
• 8-inch cut length provides good reach and leverage for hand filing tasks
• 5/16-inch diameter keeps the file manageable for tight-radius work
• Tang end accepts standard file handles for a secure grip during use

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style American-pattern round file compatible with standard file handles sized for tang-style files used in general trade and shop applications.

Installation Notes

Always fit a properly sized handle onto the tang before use to prevent hand injury from the exposed tang point. Secure the workpiece in a vise or clamp before filing to maintain control and avoid injury. Apply consistent forward strokes with moderate pressure and lift the file on the return stroke to preserve tooth sharpness. Inspect the file regularly for clogging and use a file card or brush to clean the teeth as needed.