Value Collection SC70572615 Square Double Cut File 12 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION SC70572615 is a 12-inch square American-pattern file designed for material removal and finishing work on metal, wood, and other workpiece surfaces. This double-cut bastard file features two sets of parallel teeth crossing at opposing angles, which produces a faster, more aggressive cut than a single-cut file. At 1/2 inch wide and 1/2 inch thick, the square profile allows the file to work into slots, keyways, and right-angle corners where flat or round files cannot reach. The tang end accepts a standard file handle. Machinists, pipefitters, welders, and general maintenance technicians are the typical users.

This file is suited for bench work and field maintenance tasks that require enlarging square openings, cleaning up burrs in tight corners, or sharpening saw teeth and other tooling. The bastard cut coarseness makes it appropriate for initial stock removal rather than fine finishing. It is a hand-tool application — no power equipment required. The rigid, non-flexible body keeps the file tracking straight through the cut, which is important when working to a scribed line or fitting a square shoulder.

Key Features

• Square profile — accesses corners, slots, and keyways that flat files cannot reach
• Double-cut tooth pattern for faster, more aggressive material removal
• Bastard cut coarseness — suited for initial stock removal on metal and wood
• Non-flexible body maintains straight tracking through the cut
• 12-inch length of cut provides substantial stroke for efficient filing
• Tang end compatible with standard replacement file handles

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose hand file for bench and field maintenance applications. Suitable for use on ferrous and non-ferrous metals, wood, and plastics where a square-profile, double-cut bastard file is specified.

Installation Notes

Always fit a proper handle onto the tang before use — an exposed tang can cause serious hand injury. Secure the workpiece in a vise before filing to maintain control and accuracy. File teeth cut on the forward stroke only; lift the file slightly on the return stroke to reduce wear. Inspect the file for cracks before use and never use a file as a pry bar or striking tool.