Simonds - 78758790 5 Piece Hand File Set with Handle, American Pattern, Black Oxide Coating, 8" Length

The Simonds 5 piece file set is an assortment of 5 files that have a black oxide coating, are 8" long, and are in a variety of shapes with American pattern teeth for a range of home or shop uses. The American pattern teeth are for non-precision material removal. The files' black oxide coating helps provide greater resistance to loading and rust than uncoated files. Each file has a plastic 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?Mill file with handle, 8", coarse (bastard)Square file with handle, 8", coarse (bastard)Half-round file with handle, 8" coarse (bastard)Round file with handle, 8", coarse (bastard)Flat chip-breaking file with handle, 8"Cloth storage pouch

• A Simonds exclusive, Black Maxi-Sharp files have a black oxide coating to prevent rust and corrosion. Last longer due to increased resistance to clogging and clean easier
• Set includes: 8" Mill Bastard, Multi-Kut, Half-Round Bastard, Round Bastard, Square Bastard, Cloth Roll Pouch
• Square and Half Round files incorporate exclusive "WAVY TOOTH" design with variable tooth design to reduce file vibration resulting in longer life. Simonds exclusive Multi-Kut design features a diamond pattern “double chip-breaker” allowing for fast stock removal while leaving a smooth finish
• Heavy-Duty Industrial Quality, made for the Professional and Serious DIY User
• Simonds is the oldest domestic US cutting tool company today