Value Collection SC70572722 Square File 14 Inches

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION SC70572722 is a 14-inch American-pattern square file designed for shaping, deburring, and enlarging square or rectangular openings in metal, wood, and plastic. The square cross-section profile reaches into corners and slots that flat or round files cannot access. This is a double-cut file, meaning two sets of diagonal teeth cross each other to remove material faster and leave a medium-smooth finish consistent with a second-cut coarseness rating. A tang is included for fitting a standard file handle. Machinists, maintenance techs, pipefitters, and general tradespeople keep this file in regular rotation for fitting and finishing work.

This file is suited for both bench work and field use wherever square profiles need to be opened, smoothed, or deburred. Common applications include fitting keyways, squaring up drilled holes, cleaning up weld joints, and dressing worn or burred fastener heads. The 14-inch length provides the reach needed for larger workpieces while still being manageable by hand. Second-cut coarseness places it between bastard-cut and smooth-cut, making it a practical all-around choice for general metal removal on ferrous and non-ferrous stock.

Key Features

• Square cross-section profile reaches corners, slots, and keyways inaccessible to flat or half-round files
• Double-cut tooth pattern removes material efficiently and produces a medium-smooth finish
• Second-cut coarseness rated for general-purpose metal removal and fitting work
• 14-inch cut length provides reach for larger workpieces
• Tang included for use with a standard file handle sold separately
• American-pattern geometry follows conventional proportions familiar to US tradespeople

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose American-pattern square file compatible with any standard file handle sized to accept a tang-style file. Suitable for use on ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, wood, and plastic.

Installation Notes

Always seat a properly sized file handle onto the tang before use to prevent hand injury from an exposed tang during filing strokes. Secure the workpiece in a vise or clamp before filing to maintain control and produce consistent results. File in one direction only on the forward stroke and lift the file on the return stroke to extend tooth life. Keep the file clean of filings using a file card or wire brush to prevent clogging and reduce the risk of the file slipping across the workpiece.