Value Collection -20565-12 Round Bastard Cut File 12 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION -20565-12 is a 12-inch round American-pattern file with a bastard cut and double tang. Designed for general-purpose material removal and shaping, this file is suited for use on metals, wood, and plastics in shop, maintenance, and field environments. The round profile makes it well-suited for enlarging holes, smoothing curved surfaces, and filing inside radiused cuts. The bastard cut provides an aggressive tooth pattern that removes material quickly while still leaving a workable surface finish. The double tang design allows secure seating in a file handle for controlled use.

This file sees regular use by machinists, maintenance technicians, pipefitters, fabricators, and general tradespeople who need a reliable round file for deburring pipe ends, shaping metal stock, or cleaning up drilled or punched openings. At 12 inches in length with a 1/2-inch diameter, it is sized for both bench work and hand-held filing tasks. It is a standard American-pattern tool stocked for single-unit purchase with no special ordering requirements.

Key Features

• Round profile for filing curved surfaces, inside radii, and round openings
• Bastard cut for fast material removal on metal, wood, and plastic
• Double tang for secure fit in a standard file handle
• 12-inch overall length for reach and leverage on larger workpieces
• 1/2-inch diameter provides a practical working cross-section for common filing tasks

Compatibility

Designed as a standard American-pattern round file compatible with any file handle sized to accept a double tang. Suitable for general trade and shop use across metalworking, pipefitting, woodworking, and maintenance applications.

Installation Notes

Seat the tang fully into an appropriately sized file handle before use to maintain control and prevent hand injury. Always file with forward strokes and lift the file on the return stroke to preserve the cutting teeth. Keep the file clean of filings using a file card or wire brush during use. Files are hardened tools and should not be struck against hard surfaces or used as pry bars.