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Simonds 10 inch long angle lathe file rectangular natural finish

Simonds

Simonds 73255500 Long Angle Lathe File 10in

SKU CH-E4R7-QN40K

A 10-inch rectangular machinist file with single-cut faces, safe edges and bastard coarseness for aluminium, brass, bronze, steel and tin

  • Cuts aluminum, brass, bronze, steel and tin with single-cut teeth
  • 10 in length and 1 in width reach into tight lathe work
  • Safe edges protect shoulders while filing flat surfaces
  • Rigid rectangular profile holds shape under heavy pressure
  • Bastard-cut coarseness removes material quickly at 17, 21 and 46 TPI

Machinists File for Non-Ferrous Metals

This Simonds 73255500 machinists file is designed for shaping aluminum, brass, bronze, steel and tin. Its American pattern rectangular profile features a single-cut face and safe edges to protect adjacent surfaces. The bastard cut coarseness with 17, 21 and 46 teeth per inch suits general material removal. It measures 10 in without the tang and tapers toward the point.

Hand Tool Operation with No Power Draw

As a manual hand tool, this file requires no electricity and produces no motor noise or heat during use. The natural finish steel body offers rigid performance without vibration from moving parts. Physical effort determines the cutting speed and pressure applied. There are no thermal or acoustic considerations for the workshop environment.

Rectangular Profile with Safe Edges

The 1 in wide by 11/64 in thick rectangular cross-section provides a stable filing surface for flat work. Safe edges prevent cutting into shoulders or corners unintentionally. The 10 in handle length allows a secure two-handed grip for controlled strokes. The natural file body finish resists corrosion without added coatings.

Highlights

  • Cuts aluminum, brass, bronze, steel and tin with single-cut teeth
  • 10 in length and 1 in width reach into tight lathe work
  • Safe edges protect shoulders while filing flat surfaces
  • Rigid rectangular profile holds shape under heavy pressure
  • Bastard-cut coarseness removes material quickly at 17, 21 and 46 TPI

Specifications

BrandSIMONDS

Questions about this item

How do I fit a handle onto the tang of this 10 in Simonds file without cracking the wood?

Heat the tang until it is cherry-red, drive it straight into a pre-drilled pilot hole in the handle, and let it cool before use so the wood grips evenly.

When will the 17, 21 and 46 TPI bastard-cut teeth on this file need replacing?

Replace the file when the teeth no longer bite into steel or brass and the surface feels smooth instead of sharp; no resharpening service exists for this pattern.

At what point does the 11/64 in thick rectangular blade start to flex during heavy lathe filing?

The rigid 1 in wide blade resists flex until cutting pressure exceeds what the single-cut teeth can clear, causing the file to skate rather than cut.

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