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Rectangular shape for sharpening mill or circular saws, draw filing, and finishing metals, with tapered width to ease access into grooves
American pattern file for non-precision material removal Nicholson 10" mill bastard cut file red handle carded Use for sharpening mill or circular saws
Single-cut teeth on sides and edges for finishing, sharpening, and deburring Great for draw filing and finishing metals
Square edges for filing sharp corners Double-cut teeth on the flat side for rapid removal of material and single-cut teeth on the round side for sharpening and deburring
Tang for use with an optional handle (sold separately) Coarse (bastard) coarseness grade for a rough finish
The Nicholson mill hand file has a rectangular shape and single-cut American pattern teeth on the sides and edges for sharpening mill or circular saws, draw filing, and finishing metals. The file tapers slightly toward the point to ease access into grooves. The file has single-cut American pattern teeth for finishing, sharpening, and deburring, and square edges for filing sharp corners. The tang can be used with an optional handle for secure gripping (sold separately). Hand files are used to remove material and smooth and shape workpieces. They have forward-facing cutting teeth and cut when pushed over either a stationary or rotating workpiece. Single-cut teeth have single rows cut diagonally across the width of the file. Double-cut teeth have two sets of rows cut in opposite directions. American pattern files have three coarseness grades. Coarse, also known as bastard cut, is suitable for efficient, heavy material removal where finish is not a concern. Medium, also known as second cut, offers average material removal and finish quality. Fine, also known as smooth cut, provides the smoothest finish. Swiss pattern files have eight coarseness grades, from 00 (coarse), 0 (medium), and 1 to 6 (fine to finest), offering a smoother, more precise finish than equivalent American pattern files. Nicholson manufactures hand tools and power tool accessories. The company is headquartered in Sparks, MD.