Engineer's hand file
- Rectangular section with constant width.
- Thickness tapering towards the tip.
- Double cut on both flat faces and single cut on one edge.
- Filing of keyways, flat surfaces and precision fits.
- Clean the files frequently.
It is a flat, parallel steel engineer's file, designed for filing keyways, flat surfaces and precision fits.
It has a rectangular section with the same width throughout its length, although the thickness tapers slightly towards the tip. It has a double cut on both flat faces and a single cut on one edge.
Technical specifications:
· Rectangular section with constant width throughout its length.
· Thickness tapering towards the tip.
· Double cut on both flat faces.
· Single cut on one edge.
Recommended applications:
· Filing of keyways, flat surfaces and precision fits.
Maintenance:
· Clean the files frequently.
· Hang them on hooks in case of heavy use.
· Wrap them in a cloth if they are going to be stored for a long period.
