Stanley 22-172 Single Cut Mill Bastard File 10 Inches

Product Description

The STANLEY 22-172 is a 10-inch single cut mill bastard file designed for smoothing and finishing metal surfaces in trade and industrial applications. Single cut files feature one row of parallel teeth cut at an angle across the face, producing a smoother finish with each stroke compared to double cut patterns. The mill bastard cut sits between coarse and fine on the aggressiveness scale, making it a versatile choice for general-purpose metal filing, deburring, and drawfiling. Licensed tradespeople across mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC disciplines keep this file on hand for dressing burrs from cut pipe, tubing, and fittings.

This file is suited for residential and light commercial shop use as well as field service. It is commonly used to dress copper and steel pipe ends before fitting, clean up threaded connections, and smooth sharp edges on sheet metal components. The 10-inch length provides enough working surface for controlled material removal on a wide range of part sizes. It is sold individually and is well matched to standard file handles available separately.

Key Features

• Single cut tooth pattern produces a smoother finish with less material removal per stroke
• Mill bastard cut offers mid-range aggressiveness for versatile general-purpose filing
• 10-inch working length suits a wide range of field and shop filing tasks
• Lightweight at 0.49 pounds for fatigue-reduced hand use
• Appropriate for dressing burrs on pipe, tubing, and sheet metal edges

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose hand file compatible with standard file handles sold separately. Suitable for use on ferrous and non-ferrous metals including steel and copper.

Installation Notes

This file is a hand tool requiring no power source or installation. Always fit the tang into a proper file handle before use to prevent hand injury. Inspect the file for cracks or missing teeth before each use, and store files separately to prevent tooth damage from contact with other metal tools. Proper personal protective equipment including eye protection is recommended when filing metal.

Technical Specifications

• File Length: 10 inches
• Cut Type: Single Cut
• Cut Grade: Bastard
• File Style: Mill
• Weight: 0.49 pounds
• Unit of Measure: Each

Standard Information

• Brand: STANLEY
• Manufacturer Part Number: 22-172