Value Collection PB--20571-14 Mill File 14 Inch Bastard Cut

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION PB--20571-14 is an American-pattern mill file designed for sharpening, deburring, and draw-filing ferrous and non-ferrous metals. It features a single-cut tooth pattern in a bastard coarseness grade, making it well suited for general-purpose stock removal and edge finishing. The file measures 14 inches in overall length, 1-5/16 inches in width, and 1/4 inch in thickness. A forged tang is included for use with a separately sourced handle. This tool is commonly used by machinists, maintenance technicians, millwrights, and trade professionals who need reliable hand-filing performance on a job site or in a shop environment.

Mill files with a single-cut bastard pattern are standard in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical trades for dressing burrs on cut pipe, conduit ends, and sheet metal flanges. The flat geometry suits flat and slightly convex surfaces. The bastard cut provides an efficient material removal rate while leaving a finish suitable for most trade applications. This file is intended for use with a handle for safe operation during extended filing tasks.

Key Features

• Single-cut tooth pattern for controlled, consistent stock removal
• Bastard coarseness grade balances cutting speed with surface finish
• 14-inch file length suits medium to large workpieces
• 1-5/16 inch width provides a broad filing surface for flat work
• 1/4 inch thickness maintains rigidity during draw-filing
• Tang included for mounting in a standard file handle

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose American-pattern mill file compatible with standard file handles sold separately; suitable for use on steel, cast iron, and non-ferrous metals in typical trade and maintenance applications.

Installation Notes

Always seat the tang fully into a properly fitted file handle before use to prevent hand injury from an exposed tang. Secure the workpiece in a vise before filing to maintain control and consistent stroke direction. Files are cutting tools and should be stored separately to prevent tooth damage and contact with other metal surfaces. Inspect the file for cracks or a worn tang before each use and replace if damaged.