Value Collection PB--20563-10 Flat Single Cut File 10 Inch

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION PB--20563-10 is a flat, single-cut American-pattern file designed for general-purpose material removal, deburring, and surface finishing in trade and industrial settings. At 10 inches in file length, it delivers a working surface suited to bench filing tasks on metal components, weld seams, and cast edges. The single-cut tooth pattern produces a smoother finish than double-cut files and works well for draw-filing flat surfaces. The tang end accepts a standard file handle for improved control during use. Machinists, pipefitters, ironworkers, and maintenance technicians reach for this style of file as a core hand tool in any job-site or shop environment.

This flat file is appropriate for use on ferrous and non-ferrous metals in both residential and commercial maintenance applications. Typical scenarios include deburring cut pipe ends, smoothing metal bracket edges after fabrication, dressing worn tooling, and fitting components to tolerance. The flat profile and single-cut pattern make it a reliable general finishing file for light stock removal and surface preparation tasks across plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and general mechanical work.

Key Features

• Single-cut tooth pattern for smoother finish and draw-filing applications
• Flat profile, 31/32 inches wide and 1/4 inch thick, for access to flat and slightly contoured surfaces
• 10-inch file length provides a practical working surface for bench and hand filing
• Tang end designed to accept a standard file handle for secure grip
• American-pattern geometry for broad compatibility with standard filing tasks

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose American-pattern flat file suitable for standard hand-filing tasks on metal workpieces across trade and maintenance applications.

Installation Notes

Always seat a properly sized handle onto the tang before use to prevent hand injury from the exposed tang point. File in the forward stroke only, applying moderate pressure, and lift on the return stroke to extend tooth life. Keep the file surface clean using a file card or brush to prevent pinning, which can scratch the workpiece. Store files individually or with tooth protection to prevent contact damage between tools.