Stanley 22-307 Round Bastard Cut File 6 Inches

Product Description

The STANLEY 22-307 is a 6-inch round American-pattern file with a bastard cut and single-cut tooth configuration. It is designed for general-purpose material removal and shaping on metal, wood, and other workpiece materials. The round profile allows filing in curved slots, round holes, and contoured surfaces where flat or half-round files cannot reach. This file features a tang for use with a separately sourced handle, keeping grip secure during extended use. Metalworkers, machinists, pipefitters, and maintenance technicians reach for this tool when smoothing burrs, enlarging openings, or refining fit on fabricated components.

This file fits typical bench-work and field applications across mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical trades. The bastard cut provides a medium-aggressive tooth pattern suited to stock removal on ferrous and non-ferrous metals as well as harder plastics. At 6 inches in overall length, it is well suited to close-quarters work and portable toolboxes. Single-cut tooth geometry delivers controlled, consistent strokes that reduce chatter and leave a smoother surface than double-cut alternatives at the same coarseness grade.

Key Features

• Round profile for filing curved surfaces, round holes, and contoured slots
• Bastard cut provides medium-aggressive material removal
• Single-cut tooth pattern for smoother finish and controlled stroke
• 6-inch working length suits close-quarters and portable use
• Tang end accepts standard file handles sold separately
• Non-flexible construction for predictable stroke geometry

Compatibility

Designed as a standard American-pattern round file suitable for general metalworking, fabrication, and maintenance tasks across trade applications.

Installation Notes

Always seat a properly sized handle onto the tang before use to prevent hand injury from an exposed tang end. Secure the workpiece in a vise when possible to maintain consistent stroke control. Files are cutting tools and should be stored separately to prevent tooth-to-tooth contact that dulls cutting edges. This tool requires no power source and no regulatory permits, but personal protective equipment including safety glasses is standard practice when filing metal.