Simonds 6 Piece Hand File Set with Handles, American Pattern, Fine, 4" Length

The Simonds 6 piece file set is an assortment of 6 files that are 4" long, are in a variety of shapes that have handles, and have fine American pattern teeth for a range of home or shop uses. The American pattern teeth are for non-precision material removal, and have a fine coarseness grade for a smooth finish. Each file has a wood handle for a secure grip. The set comes in a cloth roll pouch for storage.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 are 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 finish than equivalent American pattern files. For Swiss pattern files the length of the tool is the length of the blade, not counting the tang, which is the pointed end fitted for a handle; for American pattern files the length of the tool is its entire length, including the tang.Simonds International manufactures tools for cutting and finishing. The company, founded in 1832, is headquartered in Fitchburg, MA.What's in the Box?Flat file with handle, 4", fine coarsenessRound file with handle, 4", fine coarsenessSquare file with handle, 4", fine coarsenessHalf-round file with handle, 4" fine coarsenessWarding file with handle, 4", fine coarsenessTriangular slim taper saw file with handle, 4"Cloth storage pouch

• Set of 6 files in a variety of shapes for a range of home or shop uses
• American pattern file for non-precision material removal
• Fine coarseness grade for a smooth finish
• Wood handles for grip
• Comes in a cloth roll pouch for storage