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The Nicholson hand file has a rectangular shape with double-cut American pattern teeth on both sides and one edge for smoothing and shaping straight surfaces. It has double-cut American pattern teeth on each side and one edge for rapid material removal and no teeth on remaining edge to protect adjacent surfaces. The tang can be used with an optional handle for secure gripping (sold separately).
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 have 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, more precise finish than equivalent American pattern files.
Nicholson manufactures hand tools and power tool accessories. The company is headquartered in Sparks, MD.
Patrick
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2024
It's a file and it does its job! Great price...
David J. Osborne
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2019
My Honda lawn mower blades were too hard for me to sharpen well. I used drill-end grinders, and ground away a long time to get a fair edge.This file removes metal quickly. I had my double mower blades quite sharp within 5 minutes. Then I sharpened my always dull hatchet and some weeding tools. I'm quite happy with it.
John B.
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2019
I bought this file but have not used it yet. When I do I think it will work good.
Michigan Statewide Carpenters and Millwrights
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2018
exactly what i expected
Jeffrey A. lubchansky
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2018
Solid piece of metal. Spend the extra few bucks, this is a quality file that should last.
Eric McHugh
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2017
Great file as usual.
OBX Koastie
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2015
I hand file mower blades for myself, my neighbors and my children. I use this file for roughing in as it is fairly coarse but it removes metal quickly shortening the time I have to file. It appears to be holding up very well after about thirty blades sharpened. Mine was made in the good old USA. Don't know if they still are.
Dan A.
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2015
great files and there hardened properly
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