Value Collection SC60105285 Three Square File 8 in Bastard Cut

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION SC60105285 is an 8-inch three square (triangular) American-pattern file designed for deburring, sharpening, and shaping operations in machining and metalworking applications. It features a double cut bastard coarseness pattern, which uses two sets of intersecting teeth to remove material faster and leave a moderately smooth surface. The file terminates in a tang for use with a standard file handle. At 5/8 inch wide across the flat, the triangular cross-section allows work inside tight angles, notches, and saw teeth. Total overall length is 8 inches. Weighing 0.56 pounds, it is a standard bench-file size suited for hand use in a shop or field setting.

This file is used in machining, tool-and-die, fabrication, and general metalworking tasks where a triangular profile is required. Common applications include sharpening hand saws and band saw blades, cleaning out angular slots, and refining interior corners to precise angles. The bastard cut makes it appropriate for stock removal on ferrous metals and non-ferrous alloys. It is sold individually and is a direct stock item for maintenance technicians, machinists, and metal fabricators who need a reliable single-quantity file without minimum-order constraints.

Key Features

• Three square (triangular) cross-section accesses 60-degree angles, notches, and saw gullets
• Double cut bastard pattern removes material efficiently while leaving a workable surface finish
• 8-inch cut length covers full-length strokes on standard bench work
• 5/8 inch width provides adequate contact surface on each flat
• Tang end is compatible with standard file handles sold separately
• Non-flexible construction maintains consistent geometry under hand pressure

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-use American-pattern three square file compatible with standard file handles that accept a tang-style fitting. No specific brand model restrictions apply.

Installation Notes

Always fit a properly sized file handle onto the tang before use to reduce the risk of hand injury. Secure the workpiece in a vise before filing to maintain control and consistent stroke angle. Files should be used with forward-stroke pressure only and lifted on the return stroke to preserve tooth life. Do not use on hardened steel surfaces harder than the file itself, as this will damage the teeth.