Value Collection PB--20571-10 Mill File Single Cut 10 Inch

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION PB--20571-10 is a 10-inch mill file with a single-cut, bastard-cut tooth pattern. Mill files are flat files used for draw filing, finishing flat surfaces, and deburring metal stock. This file features a tang end for use with a standard file handle. At 31/32 inches wide and 11/64 inches thick, it provides the contact area and rigidity needed for controlled material removal on ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Machinists, pipefitters, ironworkers, and general trade technicians reach for mill files when smoothing shafts, keyways, or weld seams where a finer finish is required than a double-cut file delivers.

This file suits bench work in shops, fabrication environments, and field service applications. Single-cut bastard files are a standard choice when the goal is surface conditioning rather than rapid stock removal. The 10-inch length is a versatile format that works comfortably on most vise-held workpieces and fits standard tool rolls. Plumbers, HVAC technicians, and electricians commonly keep a mill file on hand for dressing burrs from cut pipe, sheet metal flanges, conduit ends, and electrical enclosure knockouts.

Key Features

• Single-cut tooth pattern for controlled, smooth material removal
• Bastard cut coarseness — intermediate grade suited for general filing and surface finishing
• 10-inch file length for versatile bench and field use
• 31/32-inch width provides broad contact area on flat surfaces
• 11/64-inch thickness maintains rigidity under draw-filing pressure
• Tang end compatible with standard file handles sold separately

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose mill file compatible with any standard file handle that accepts a tang-style fitting. Suitable for use on mild steel, cast iron, aluminum, brass, and similar metals commonly encountered in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and light fabrication work.

Installation Notes

Always seat the file securely in an appropriate handle before use — an exposed tang is a laceration hazard. Secure the workpiece in a vise or clamp before filing to maintain control and prevent injury. Apply cutting fluid or chalk to the file face to reduce pinning on soft metals. Never use a file as a pry bar or striking tool, as the hardened steel is brittle and can fracture under lateral or impact loads.