Description
Pferd is a German company that might be better known for abrasives and carbide burrs, but they’ve been making files for over 200 years in Germany and it’s actually their original product.
American Pattern Machinist Files typically come in three styles of cuts, Bastard Cut (roughest), Second Cut (less rough), and Smooth Cut.
On a 10 inch hand file typical teeth/inch are as follows: Bastard Cut= 23, Second Cut= 30, Smooth= 40.
Compared to other files on the market, these stay sharper longer, and have comfier handles.
Set 541
| File Type | Length (in) | Cross-Section (in) |
|
Hand File - Bastard Cut |
10" |
31/32" x 1/4" |
|
Half Round File - Bastard Cut |
10" |
15/16 x 9/32 |
|
Three Square File - Bastard Cut |
10" |
Diameter: 3/8" |
|
Square File - Bastard Cut |
10" |
3/8" |
|
Three Square File - Bastard Cut |
10" |
3/4" |
Set 542
| File Type | Length (in) | Cross-Section (in) |
|
Hand File - Second Cut |
10" |
31/32" x 1/4" |
|
Half Round File - Second Cut |
10" |
15/16 x 9/32 |
|
Three Square File - Second Cut |
10" |
Diameter: 3/8" |
|
Square File - Second Cut |
10" |
3/8" |
|
Three Square File - Second Cut |
10" |
3/4" |
Hand Files
This file has the same cross-sectional dimensions as the flat file but is blunt in shape (no taper). Double cut, it has one safe (uncut) edge which permits filing one surface without damaging an adjoining one.
- Surface work
- Deburring
- Stock removal on rectangular shapes
Half Round (Tapered) Files
These files are used for filing out concave surfaces and crevices, and for rounding out holes. The flat side of the file is double cut for use on flat surfaces. The half round side is spiral cut which removes metal rapidly and leaves a smooth finish.
- Surface work
- Stock removal in radius areas
- Deburring
- Filing of through-holes
- Filing of curved shapes
Round Machinist Files
This popular machinist file is designed for enlarging circular holes or rounded grooves that are too small for a half round file. It tapers toward the point making it adaptable for use on various size holes.
- Stock removal in radius areas
- Deburring
- Filing of through-holes
- Filing of interior radius shapes
Square Files
Handy for use on slots, keyways, rectangular or square holes and for surface work, this file has four equal sides. Double cut, it tapers toward the point.
- Filing of shapes
- Filing of through-holes
Three Square Files
Three square files are triangular in cross-section, double cut and have fairly sharp corners that are slightly set and cut. These files are for general use by machinists for filing internal acute angles, for cleaning out square corners and filing taps and cutters.
- Surface work
- Deburring
- Stock removal on rectangular shapes
This set comes in a rugged, weather-resistant PVC roll-up pouch for optimum protection
