Value Collection 73-40250- Round File 12 in Bastard Cut

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 73-40250- is a 12-inch American-pattern round file designed for material removal, sharpening, and surface finishing in trade and shop applications. Built with a bastard cut and double tang configuration, this file delivers aggressive stock removal on metals, plastics, and wood. The round profile allows access to curved surfaces, circular openings, and contoured workpieces that flat or half-round files cannot reach. At 0.5 inches in diameter, it is sized for general-purpose hand filing tasks. Machinists, pipefitters, electricians, and HVAC technicians keep round files on hand for deburring cut pipe, enlarging knockout holes, and dressing worn components.

This file is suited for residential and commercial trade work wherever hand filing is part of routine service or fabrication. Common applications include deburring copper and steel pipe ends, cleaning up conduit knockouts, smoothing cast fittings, and sharpening chain saw blades or serrated tooling. The bastard cut coarseness makes it a practical first-pass tool before moving to a finer cut file for finishing work. It is sold individually and is available in package quantities of six, making it a practical choice for stocking a service van or shop tool crib.

Key Features

• 12-inch overall length provides leverage and reach for medium to large workpieces
• Round profile accesses curved surfaces, circular bores, and contoured edges
• Bastard cut delivers aggressive material removal for first-pass filing work
• Double tang design allows secure mounting in a file handle
• 0.5-inch diameter suits general-purpose filing across metal, plastic, and wood
• American-pattern construction follows standard proportions for predictable cutting performance

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose American-pattern round file compatible with standard file handles that accept a tang-style mount. No OEM replacement compatibility is specified for this part.

Installation Notes

Round files are hand tools and require no power source or wiring. Always seat the tang fully into a properly sized file handle before use to prevent hand injury from an exposed tang. Wear appropriate eye protection when filing metal to guard against chips and debris. Inspect the file for cracks or missing teeth before use and do not use a file as a pry bar or striking tool.