Value Collection PB--20572-8 Mill File 8 in Single Cut

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION PB--20572-8 is an 8-inch American-pattern mill file with a single cut, smooth coarseness rating. It measures 25/32 inches wide and 9/64 inches thick, with a tang end designed to accept a standard file handle. Mill files are general-purpose hand tools used for draw filing flat surfaces, deburring metal edges, sharpening saw blades, and finishing work on soft metals. The single-cut tooth pattern removes material in one direction, producing a finer, smoother surface finish than a double-cut file. This file is a staple in trade toolboxes for machinists, pipefitters, electricians, and HVAC technicians who need precision hand filing on the job.

This mill file is suited for light to medium material removal on ferrous and non-ferrous metals, wood, and plastics. The smooth cut rating makes it appropriate for finishing passes rather than aggressive stock removal. Typical applications include cleaning up burrs on cut pipe, dressing conduit edges, smoothing weld spatter, and fine-tuning fitting surfaces. It is equally at home in a shop environment or on a service truck as a general utility file.

Key Features

• Single cut tooth pattern for smooth, controlled material removal
• Smooth coarseness rating suited for finishing and deburring work
• 8-inch file length for comfortable hand use across a range of tasks
• 25/32-inch face width provides adequate contact area for flat surface filing
• 9/64-inch thickness for rigidity during draw filing operations
• Tang end accepts standard aftermarket or replacement file handles

Compatibility

Designed as a standard American-pattern mill file compatible with universal file handles sold separately. No specific system or equipment compatibility is designated for this file.

Installation Notes

Always fit a secure handle onto the tang before use to prevent injury from the exposed tang end. Secure the workpiece firmly in a vise before filing. Apply consistent forward stroke pressure and lift the file on the return stroke to preserve tooth sharpness. Store the file separately from other tools to prevent tooth damage and contact corrosion.