Stanley 22-306 American Pattern File 6 in Slim Taper

Product Description

The STANLEY 22-306 is an American-pattern slim taper file designed for metal shaping, deburring, and finishing work in trade and industrial applications. At 6 inches in overall length and 0.38 inches in overall thickness, this file features a bastard cut with single-cut tooth geometry, making it well suited for rapid material removal on softer metals and general-purpose filing tasks. The tang end accepts a standard file handle. Licensed tradespeople and maintenance technicians working with ferrous and non-ferrous metals reach for this file when precision shaping in tight or tapered clearances is required.

This slim taper file is used in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general mechanical trades wherever burr removal, slot enlargement, or contour filing is needed. The tapered profile narrows toward the tip, allowing access to grooves, keyways, and recessed areas that straight or flat files cannot reach. It is a practical single-unit addition to a technician tool kit or job-site pouch for everyday filing tasks on sheet metal edges, pipe ends, and threaded fittings.

Key Features

• Slim taper profile provides access to narrow grooves, keyways, and recessed areas
• Bastard cut removes material faster than second-cut or smooth grades
• Single-cut tooth geometry delivers consistent stroke control and predictable surface finish
• 6-inch working length suited for one-hand operation in confined spaces
• Tang end compatible with standard replacement file handles
• Non-flexible construction maintains alignment during aggressive filing strokes

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose American-pattern slim taper file compatible with standard file handles sold separately. Suitable for use on mild steel, aluminum, brass, and similar non-hardened metals.

Installation Notes

Always seat a proper handle onto the tang before use to prevent hand injury from an exposed tang during operation. Secure the workpiece in a vise or clamp before filing to maintain control and avoid slippage. Files are hardened tools and should not be struck, used as pry bars, or applied to hardened steel surfaces. Inspect the file for cracks or missing teeth before each use and retire any damaged file immediately.