Nicholson Hand File with Handle (Carded), American Pattern, Single/Double Cut, Rectangular, 8′ Length

The Nicholson rectangular hand file is 8′ long, has a handle, and has one sidewith double-cut American pattern teeth and one side with single-cut Americanpattern teeth for smoothing and shaping straight surfaces. The double-cutteeth are for rapid material removal, and the single-cut teeth on the reverseside are for finishing, sharpening, and deburring. A handle is forged on theend of the file for secure gripping. Hand files are used to remove materialand smooth and shape workpieces. They have forward-facing cutting teeth andcut when pushed over either a stationary or rotating workpiece. Single-cutteeth have single rows cut diagonally across the width of the file. 

Double-cutteeth have two sets of rows cut in opposite directions. American pattern fileshave three coarseness grades. Coarse, also known as bastard cut, is suitablefor 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 patternfiles have eight coarseness grades, from 00 (coarse), 0 (medium), and 1 to 6(fine to finest), offering a smoother, more precise finish than equivalentAmerican pattern files.Nicholson manufactures hand tools and power toolaccessories. The company is headquartered in Sparks, MD.