Value Collection SC60104577 Hand File 10 Inches Bastard Cut

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION SC60104577 is a 10-inch American-pattern hand file designed for material removal, deburring, and surface finishing on metal workpieces. This file features a double cut pattern with a bastard cut coarseness, making it well suited for fast stock removal on mild steel, cast iron, and similar materials. It measures 31/32 inches wide and 1/4 inch thick, with a tang end for use with a standard file handle. The file is non-flexible, maintaining a rigid profile throughout the cut. At 0.56 pounds, it is light enough for extended hand work without fatigue.

This hand file is used in general metalworking, maintenance, and fabrication applications. It is a standard shop-floor tool for machinists, pipefitters, millwrights, and maintenance technicians who need controlled hand filing on ferrous metals and harder alloys. The bastard cut and double cut geometry handle roughing passes efficiently before finishing with a finer file. Typical use includes fitting parts, removing weld spatter, cleaning up burrs on cut stock, and sharpening tooling edges in the field or in a shop environment.

Key Features

• Double cut pattern for aggressive material removal on each stroke
• Bastard cut coarseness — suited for roughing and general-purpose filing
• 10-inch length of cut provides good leverage and surface contact
• 31/32-inch width gives stable contact on flat surfaces
• 1/4-inch thickness maintains rigidity throughout use
• Tang end accepts standard file handles for safe operation

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose replacement or additional stock for standard American-pattern hand file applications in metalworking, maintenance, and fabrication settings.

Installation Notes

Always fit a proper handle onto the tang before use to prevent hand injury from the exposed tang point. Secure the workpiece in a vise before filing to maintain control and consistent stroke angle. File in one direction with moderate pressure; avoid rocking the file, which rounds edges and reduces cutting efficiency. Keep the file clean with a file card to maintain cutting performance and extend tool life.