RS PRO 250mm, Second Cut, Half Round Engineers File With Soft-Grip Handle

The second cut half round engineers file from our trusted and reliable own brand RS PRO features a selection of durable and reliable hand files made from highly durable carbon steel, suitable for use with materials such as metal and wood. RS PRO half round files feature a combination of a flat side and a rounded side, allowing you to smooth out either the inside of a circular hole or a flat surface. The RS PRO range of second cut half round files features an ergonomic handle that allows you to maintain control and comfort at all times.

• Made with durable carbon steel
• Combination of a flat side and rounded
• Ergonomic handle for maintained control and comfort
• Can be used with a variety of materials
• Hanging hole for easy storage
• Second cut type teeth for quick and efficient removal of moderate excess material
• Suitable for a range of filing tasks such as deburring, smoothing and shaping

Half round second cut files are ideal for use on concave, convex and flat surfaces and are used in a variety of applications such as:
• Welding
• Woodworking
• Industrial
• Automotive
• Metalwork

A half round file is a type of hand tool used for deburring, smoothing and shaping a range of materials such as metal and wood. The combination of a flat side and rounded side means that the half round file is ideal for use on concave, convex and flat surfaces making it a very versatile tool.

Second cut (also called double cut), refers to the coarseness grade of the cut. A second cut file features two sets of lines that create a cross type pattern, forming the teeth of the file. A second cut features medium weight teeth and is ideal for removing a moderate amount of stock quickly. There is also bastard cut that features coarse teeth and single cut that features fine teeth.

Like many of types of files, half-round files are designed to be used with a forward or push stroke, using steady, even and long strokes. Filing too quickly and aggressively can damage the material you're working with.