Pferd 14101301 Flat File 12 Inches Curved Cut

Product Description

The PFERD 14101301 is an American-pattern flat file designed for material removal and surface finishing on aluminum and steel workpieces. At 12 inches in length, 1-5/32 inches wide, and 0.187 inches thick, this file features a curved (bastard) cut pattern that efficiently removes stock while leaving a relatively smooth finish. The flexible construction allows the file to conform slightly under hand pressure, making it useful for contoured or irregular surfaces. It ships without a handle, so a separately sourced handle or tang grip is required before use. Weighing 0.47 pounds, it is sized for general bench and field work by machinists, fabricators, maintenance technicians, and tool-and-die tradespeople.

This flat file is suited for flat and slightly curved surface work on aluminum and steel components in fabrication shops, maintenance facilities, and field service environments. The curved cut pattern makes it effective for deburring, edge breaking, and rapid stock removal on soft to medium-hard metals. The 12-inch length provides good leverage and stroke length for bench vise work or hand-held filing on larger workpieces. It is equally at home on production floors and in service vehicles where a dependable general-purpose file is needed.

Key Features

• 12-inch cut length provides a long, efficient filing stroke for flat and contoured surfaces
• Curved cut pattern removes stock quickly while producing a relatively smooth finish
• Flexible construction allows slight conforming to irregular or contoured workpiece surfaces
• 1-5/32-inch width and 0.187-inch thickness suit flat, edge, and light contour work
• Rated for use on aluminum and steel
• Tang sold without handle — compatible with standard aftermarket file handles

Compatibility

Designed for use on aluminum and steel workpieces; suitable as a general-purpose American-pattern flat file for bench, fabrication, and maintenance applications.

Installation Notes

This file is supplied without a handle; always fit a properly sized file handle or tang guard before use to prevent hand injury from the exposed tang. Secure the workpiece in a bench vise before filing to maintain control and reduce fatigue. Inspect the file for cracks or missing teeth before each use, and never use a file as a pry bar or striking tool. Dispose of worn files according to your shop's sharps and metal waste procedures.