Shape flat surfaces and inside curves with the Benchmark Abrasives 6" Half-Round File (Bastard Cut). The flat and rounded faces let you switch between edge work and contours without changing tools, with a compact size for smaller workpieces. The bastard-cut grade provides relatively coarse cutting action for efficient material removal. Use the flat side for straight or flat work and the rounded side for inside curves, radiused surfaces, and other contoured areas.
Quantity: 1 Piece
Product Specifications
Specification
Details
Length
6" Nominal
Profile
Half-Round
Cut Grade
Bastard Cut
Quantity
1 Piece
Product Features
Half-round profile combines a flat face and curved face for versatile hand filing.
Bastard-cut grade provides coarse cutting action for efficient stock removal.
Flat side is suited for straight and flat surfaces.
Rounded side works effectively on curved, concave, and radiused surfaces.
Compact 6" size provides good control for smaller workpieces and detailed filing.
Designed for manual shaping, fitting, deburring, and general-purpose filing.
Applications & Performance
The 6" Half-Round File is designed for hand filing both curved and flat surfaces. Its dual-profile shape allows one tool to handle a wider range of workpiece geometries than a dedicated flat or round file.
Common applications include:
Filing flat surfaces and straight edges
Shaping inside curves and concave surfaces
Radius and contour work
General stock removal
Fitting and adjustment
Deburring and edge cleanup
Maintenance and repair work
For normal filing, apply controlled pressure on the forward stroke and reduce pressure during 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 use a file as a pry bar, hammer, punch, or striking tool.
Keep the teeth clean and remove trapped chips or pinning as needed.
Shape flat surfaces and inside curves with the Benchmark Abrasives 6" Half-Round File (Bastard Cut). The flat and rounded faces let you switch between edge work and contours without changing tools, with a compact size for smaller workpieces. The bastard-cut grade provides relatively coarse cutting action for efficient material removal. Use the flat side for straight or flat work and the rounded side for inside curves, radiused surfaces, and other contoured areas.
Quantity: 1 Piece
Product Specifications
Specification
Details
Length
6" Nominal
Profile
Half-Round
Cut Grade
Bastard Cut
Quantity
1 Piece
Product Features
Half-round profile combines a flat face and curved face for versatile hand filing.
Bastard-cut grade provides coarse cutting action for efficient stock removal.
Flat side is suited for straight and flat surfaces.
Rounded side works effectively on curved, concave, and radiused surfaces.
Compact 6" size provides good control for smaller workpieces and detailed filing.
Designed for manual shaping, fitting, deburring, and general-purpose filing.
Applications & Performance
The 6" Half-Round File is designed for hand filing both curved and flat surfaces. Its dual-profile shape allows one tool to handle a wider range of workpiece geometries than a dedicated flat or round file.
Common applications include:
Filing flat surfaces and straight edges
Shaping inside curves and concave surfaces
Radius and contour work
General stock removal
Fitting and adjustment
Deburring and edge cleanup
Maintenance and repair work
For normal filing, apply controlled pressure on the forward stroke and reduce pressure during 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 use a file as a pry bar, hammer, punch, or striking tool.
Keep the teeth clean and remove trapped chips or pinning as needed.
Clean and dry the file before storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
A half-round file has both a flat face and a curved face. The flat side is used on flat or straight surfaces, while the rounded side is useful for curved, concave, and radiused areas.
Bastard cut is a relatively coarse file grade designed for efficient stock removal. It is coarser than second cut and is commonly used when faster material removal is preferred over a finer finishing cut.
Choose a half-round file when the job includes inside curves as well as flat surfaces. The two face shapes let you work on both with one tool.
Use this file for shaping and deburring flat and curved surfaces. For saw sharpening, choose a file matched to the saw’s tooth shape and size.
No. This is a hand file for manual use. It is not designed to mount in an air saw or powered filing tool.
Push the file forward with controlled cutting pressure, then reduce pressure during the return stroke. This helps the teeth cut effectively while minimizing unnecessary wear.
Material trapped between file teeth is known as pinning. Clean the file periodically and remove embedded chips to help maintain cutting performance.
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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