Value Collection PB--20571-8 Mill File Single Cut 8 Inch

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION PB--20571-8 is an 8-inch mill file with a single-cut, bastard-cut tooth pattern. Mill files are flat files used for draw-filing, smoothing metal surfaces, and sharpening tools such as saw blades and lawn equipment blades. This file measures 25/32 inches wide and 9/64 inches thick, with a tang end designed to accept a file handle. It is a standard American-pattern file suitable for general metalworking, fabrication, and maintenance tasks performed by machinists, millwrights, pipefitters, and maintenance technicians.

This mill file fits into a wide range of light to medium material-removal and finishing applications. The single-cut tooth pattern produces a smoother finish than a double-cut file and is well suited for draw-filing flat surfaces, deburring cut stock, and dressing tool edges. The bastard-cut coarseness sits between smooth and second-cut, making it effective for both initial stock removal and intermediate finishing on ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

Key Features

• Single-cut tooth pattern for smooth, controlled material removal
• Bastard-cut coarseness for versatile light-to-medium stock removal and finishing
• American-pattern mill profile — flat with a tapered cross-section toward the tip
• Tang end accepts standard file handles for secure grip during use
• Compact 8-inch length suited for bench work and close-quarter filing tasks

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose American-pattern mill file compatible with standard file handles sold separately. Suitable for use on steel, cast iron, aluminum, brass, and similar materials in typical bench-filing and tool-dressing applications.

Installation Notes

A licensed machinist, fabricator, or maintenance technician typically uses this file for manual metalworking tasks. Always secure a properly sized handle onto the tang before use to prevent hand injury. File in one direction with moderate, consistent pressure — do not saw back and forth, as this dulls the teeth and reduces cutting efficiency. Keep the file clean with a file card brush to maintain cutting performance and prevent pinning.