Value Collection SC60104551 Hand File 6 Inches Bastard Cut

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION SC60104551 is a 6-inch American-pattern hand file designed for material removal, deburring, and surface finishing on metal workpieces. It features a double cut tooth pattern, which generates a crosshatch of teeth that remove material faster than a single cut file and leave a moderately smooth finish. At 5/8 inches wide and 5/32 inches thick, this is a standard hand file profile suited for flat and slightly contoured surfaces. The tang end accepts a separately sourced file handle for safer grip during use. Weighing 0.31 pounds, it is lightweight enough for extended bench or field work.

This file is suited for general metalworking tasks in fabrication shops, maintenance settings, and field service environments. Bastard cut coarseness places it in the middle of the cut spectrum, making it effective for initial stock removal on mild steel, cast iron, aluminum, and similar metals before finishing with a finer cut file. Machinists, pipefitters, millwrights, and general maintenance technicians commonly keep this profile in their toolset for edge cleanup, fitting parts, and removing weld spatter or burrs.

Key Features

• Double cut tooth pattern for faster stock removal and moderate surface finish
• Bastard cut coarseness for general-purpose material removal across common metals
• 6-inch length of cut on a compact, maneuverable body
• 5/8-inch width and 5/32-inch thickness — standard hand file cross-section
• Tang end for use with a standard file handle
• Non-flexible body maintains consistent contact angle on flat surfaces

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose replacement or supplemental hand file compatible with standard file handle sockets sized for tang-style files in the 6-inch class.

Installation Notes

Always fit a properly sized handle onto the tang before use to prevent hand injuries from an exposed tang. File in the forward stroke only, applying light consistent pressure, and lift on the return stroke to preserve tooth sharpness. Keep the file clean of metal filings using a file card or brush to prevent pinning, which reduces cutting efficiency. Files are hardened tools and should not be used on materials harder than the file itself, as this will damage the teeth.