Pferd 13101351 Flat File 14 in Bastard Cut Single

Product Description

The PFERD 13101351 is a 14-inch American-pattern flat file with a bastard cut and single-cut tooth configuration. It is designed for stock removal and surface finishing on a wide range of metals, including steel, cast steel, gray and nodular cast iron, aluminum, brass, copper, and other non-ferrous metals. The file measures 1.375 inches wide and 0.34 inches thick, with a tang end for use with a separate file handle. At 1.3 pounds, it delivers the heft needed for controlled hand filing in machining and fabrication environments. Machinists, maintenance technicians, and metalworkers are the primary users of this tool.

This file is suited for general machining and metal fabrication tasks where material needs to be shaped, deburred, or surface-finished by hand. The flat profile makes it effective for flat surfaces, inside angles greater than 90 degrees, and edge work. Its bastard cut provides an aggressive cutting action appropriate for initial stock removal before moving to finer cuts. It is sold individually with a minimum order quantity of 5 units per order, making it practical for shop restocking.

Key Features

• 14-inch length with a 14-inch length of cut for full-stroke filing
• Bastard cut provides aggressive stock removal on a broad range of metals
• Single-cut tooth pattern delivers smoother surface finish than double-cut at similar coarseness
• Flat profile works on flat surfaces, shoulders, and inside corners over 90 degrees
• Tang end accepts standard file handles for secure grip and control
• Compatible with aluminum, brass, copper, steel, cast steel, gray cast iron, nodular cast iron, and non-ferrous metals

Compatibility

Designed as a standard American-pattern flat file suitable for hand filing operations on ferrous and non-ferrous metals in machining, maintenance, and fabrication applications.

Installation Notes

This file requires a separate handle to be fitted onto the tang before use — operating a tang file without a handle presents a puncture hazard and is not recommended. Select a handle rated for the file length. When filing, use consistent stroke pressure and avoid rocking the file to maintain a flat cutting surface. Periodically clean the teeth with a file card or brush to prevent pinning and maintain cutting efficiency.