Value Collection SC70571427 Half Round File 8 Inches

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION SC70571427 is an 8-inch half round, double cut American-pattern file designed for material removal and surface finishing in machining and general metalworking applications. The half round profile gives the technician two working surfaces in one tool: a flat face for filing flat or convex surfaces and a curved face for concave contours, channels, and curved workpieces. Cut to a second cut coarseness, it sits between a bastard cut and a smooth cut, making it suitable for moderate stock removal followed by semi-finishing work. The file terminates in a tang for use with a separately sourced handle.

This file is suited for machine shops, maintenance facilities, and trade environments where fitting, deburring, and shaping of metal parts is routine. The second cut double pattern makes it a practical general-purpose choice for ferrous and non-ferrous metals. At 8 inches in length with a working width of 0.75 inches and a thickness of approximately 0.22 inches, it fits comfortably in standard file handles and bench vises for hand filing operations. Machinists, millwrights, pipefitters, and maintenance technicians commonly keep this profile in their toolkits for on-site fitting work.

Key Features

• Half round profile provides a flat face and a curved face for versatility across multiple surface types
• Double cut pattern removes material efficiently in two directions for faster stock removal
• Second cut coarseness balances material removal with surface quality
• 8-inch cut length suits a wide range of bench and hand filing tasks
• Tang end accepts standard file handles sold separately
• Non-flexible construction maintains consistent contact and control during filing

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose American-pattern half round file compatible with standard tang-style file handles for machining and metalworking applications.

Installation Notes

Always seat the tang fully into a properly sized handle before use to prevent injury from an exposed tang. Secure the workpiece in a vise or fixture before filing to maintain control and consistent stroke direction. File in forward strokes only and lift the file on the return stroke to preserve cutting teeth. Inspect the file for cracks or missing teeth before each use and replace if damaged.