Value Collection SC70570411 Round File 8 in Bastard Cut

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION SC70570411 is an 8-inch round American-pattern file designed for deburring, smoothing, and enlarging round openings, slots, and curved surfaces. It features a double-cut bastard tooth pattern, which removes material efficiently while leaving a surface ready for finishing work. The file measures 5/16 inch in diameter across the cut length and terminates in a tang for use with a standard file handle. At 0.21 pounds, it is lightweight enough for extended hand use. This tool is suited for metalworking, pipefitting, HVAC fabrication, and general maintenance trades where precise material removal on round profiles is required.

This file is used in applications where round or curved surfaces need to be shaped, fitted, or cleaned up. Common scenarios include enlarging holes in sheet metal for conduit or pipe fittings, cleaning up burrs on tubing ends, and dressing worn parts to restore fit. The bastard cut makes it appropriate for general-purpose stock removal on ferrous and non-ferrous metals. It is a standard hand tool stocked in the kits of HVAC technicians, pipefitters, electricians, and maintenance mechanics working in both residential and light commercial settings.

Key Features

• Round profile for filing curved surfaces, round holes, and internal radii
• Double-cut bastard tooth pattern for fast, controlled material removal
• 8-inch cut length suitable for general-purpose bench and field work
• 5/16-inch diameter fits standard round file applications
• Tang end compatible with standard aftermarket file handles
• Non-flexible construction for consistent cutting pressure and control

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose round American-pattern file compatible with standard file handles sized for tang-mount files.

Installation Notes

Always seat the tang fully into a properly sized file handle before use to prevent hand injury from an exposed tang. File in the forward stroke only, lifting on the return to preserve tooth life. Keep the file clean with a file card or brush to prevent pinning, which reduces cutting efficiency and can scratch workpiece surfaces. Eye protection is recommended when filing metal.