Refine metal surfaces and clean up edges with the Benchmark Abrasives 6" Mill File (Bastard Cut). Its single-cut teeth make it a practical choice for draw filing, finishing, and controlled bench work. The bastard-cut grade provides efficient material removal while the single-cut tooth pattern supports smoother, more controlled filing and suitable tool-edge maintenance. Its compact 6" size offers good control for detailed bench work, fitting, and finishing applications.
Quantity: 1 Piece
Product Specifications
Specification
Details
Length
6" Nominal
Profile
Flat / Rectangular Mill File
Cut Grade
Bastard Cut
Tooth Pattern
Single Cut
Quantity
1 Piece
Product Features
Single-cut tooth pattern provides controlled cutting action for finishing and sharpening applications.
Bastard-cut grade offers efficient material removal for general filing work.
Mill-file design is well suited for draw filing and metal finishing.
Compact 6" size provides control for smaller workpieces and detailed applications.
Useful for surface refinement, fitting, edge work, and suitable tool-edge maintenance.
Designed for manual hand filing.
Applications & Performance
The 6" Mill File is designed for controlled filing where surface finish and accuracy are important. Single-cut teeth generally remove material more smoothly than crossing double-cut teeth, making this style particularly useful for finishing and draw-filing operations.
Common applications include:
Draw filing
Metal surface finishing
Edge cleanup and refinement
Fitting and adjustment
Deburring
General bench filing
Suitable tool-edge maintenance
For ordinary filing, apply controlled pressure during the forward stroke and reduce pressure on the return stroke.
Safety Tips
Secure the workpiece on a bench or in a vise instead of holding it in the palm of your hand.
Wear appropriate eye protection and other PPE required for the material and task.
Use a securely fitted handle on a tanged file. Inspect the file and handle before use, and replace damaged handles.
Never strike a file or use it as a pry bar, hammer, punch, or other impact tool.
Keep the teeth clean and remove trapped metal chips or pinning as needed.
Refine metal surfaces and clean up edges with the Benchmark Abrasives 6" Mill File (Bastard Cut). Its single-cut teeth make it a practical choice for draw filing, finishing, and controlled bench work. The bastard-cut grade provides efficient material removal while the single-cut tooth pattern supports smoother, more controlled filing and suitable tool-edge maintenance. Its compact 6" size offers good control for detailed bench work, fitting, and finishing applications.
Quantity: 1 Piece
Product Specifications
Specification
Details
Length
6" Nominal
Profile
Flat / Rectangular Mill File
Cut Grade
Bastard Cut
Tooth Pattern
Single Cut
Quantity
1 Piece
Product Features
Single-cut tooth pattern provides controlled cutting action for finishing and sharpening applications.
Bastard-cut grade offers efficient material removal for general filing work.
Mill-file design is well suited for draw filing and metal finishing.
Compact 6" size provides control for smaller workpieces and detailed applications.
Useful for surface refinement, fitting, edge work, and suitable tool-edge maintenance.
Designed for manual hand filing.
Applications & Performance
The 6" Mill File is designed for controlled filing where surface finish and accuracy are important. Single-cut teeth generally remove material more smoothly than crossing double-cut teeth, making this style particularly useful for finishing and draw-filing operations.
Common applications include:
Draw filing
Metal surface finishing
Edge cleanup and refinement
Fitting and adjustment
Deburring
General bench filing
Suitable tool-edge maintenance
For ordinary filing, apply controlled pressure during the forward stroke and reduce pressure on the return stroke.
Safety Tips
Secure the workpiece on a bench or in a vise instead of holding it in the palm of your hand.
Wear appropriate eye protection and other PPE required for the material and task.
Use a securely fitted handle on a tanged file. Inspect the file and handle before use, and replace damaged handles.
Never strike a file or use it as a pry bar, hammer, punch, or other impact tool.
Keep the teeth clean and remove trapped metal chips or pinning as needed.
Clean and dry the file before storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mill files are commonly used for draw filing, metal finishing, edge work, and suitable tool-edge maintenance. Their single-cut teeth provide controlled cutting action where a smoother finish is preferred.
A single-cut file has one series of parallel cutting teeth. This tooth pattern is generally preferred for controlled finishing and sharpening compared with more aggressive double-cut designs.
Bastard cut refers to the file's relative coarseness. It is coarser than second cut and provides efficient material removal while still allowing controlled hand filing.
Yes. Hold the file across the workpiece and move it sideways along the surface for controlled finishing.
For saw teeth, choose a sharpening file matched to the tooth shape and size. This mill file is useful for finishing and edge work, but it is not a universal replacement for a chainsaw or handsaw sharpening file.
No. This is a hand file for manual use. It is not designed to mount in an air saw or powered filing tool.
For ordinary filing, cut on the forward stroke and ease off on the return. For draw filing, hold the file across the workpiece and use a controlled sideways motion.
Choose the 6" size for smaller workpieces and filing jobs where control matters more than reach. Match the file profile to the surface you need to work on.
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