Value Collection SC60105137 Square File 8 in Double Cut

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION SC60105137 is an 8-inch American-pattern square file designed for shaping, smoothing, and deburring metal surfaces. It features a double cut pattern, which means two sets of parallel teeth cross each other to remove material efficiently and produce a moderate finish. At 5/16 inch wide and 5/16 inch thick with a second cut coarseness, this file delivers controlled stock removal on slots, keyways, square holes, and flat surfaces. It includes a tang for use with a standard file handle. Machinists, tool-and-die workers, and general metalworkers are the primary users of this type of file.

This square file is suited for bench work in machine shops, maintenance facilities, and fabrication environments. The second cut coarseness places it between a bastard cut and a smooth cut, making it appropriate for intermediate-stage filing where initial shaping is done but a refined finish is still needed. Common applications include squaring up corners, fitting keyways, cleaning up weld spatter in tight spaces, and opening square or rectangular apertures in metal stock. It is not flexible, so it maintains consistent geometry throughout the stroke.

Key Features

• Square cross-section profile for working corners, slots, and keyways
• Double cut tooth pattern for efficient material removal and moderate surface finish
• Second cut coarseness for intermediate stock removal
• 8-inch cut length covers full working surface of the file
• Tang end compatible with standard file handles sold separately
• Non-flexible body maintains straight, consistent filing geometry

Compatibility

Designed as an American-pattern square file compatible with standard file handles that accept a tapered tang fitting. Suitable for use on ferrous and non-ferrous metals in general metalworking and maintenance applications.

Installation Notes

Always fit a proper handle onto the tang before use to prevent injury from the exposed point. Secure the workpiece in a vise before filing to maintain control and consistency. Apply light to moderate pressure on the forward stroke only and lift the file on the return stroke to preserve tooth sharpness. Keep the file clean with a file card or brush to prevent pinning, which can scratch the workpiece surface.