What does a half round file do

CUT: The number of teeth per inch. EDGE: The narrow cross section or side of a file. HEEL: The end of the file next to the tang. On files without tangs, length is measured overall. The cut ends are of various designs. Length is overall. SAFE: The uncut side or edge of a tile. SIDE: The broad, flat cutting surface. Similar to American Pattern Files except narrower in width and thickness.

The sides and thickness are tapered, coming to a fine point at the end. The uncut flat surface makes this a safer file when filing inside curves. Round profile gradually tapers to a point. This file is double cut along its entire length. The round file is used to enlarge holes, file a bevel on curved edges and to round off radii. Also available with a parallel non-tapered profile, perfect for filing seats for hinge knuckles. Square profile gradually tapers to a point, with all four sides double cut along their length.

Also called a triangular file, the sides of this file gradually taper to a point. All three sides are double cut. This file is similar in profile to a half-round file and is used primarily for filing interior curved surfaces and compound curves.

The crossing file has two curved surfaces, one having a larger radius than the other. Both are double cut. The knife file is best suited for filing grooves and getting into narrow slots, keyways and acute angles. The sharp profile has teeth on two sides with a safe top edge. Width and thickness taper to a fine point.

Similar in profile to the equalling file, but with tapered sides that come to a point. Choose the shape that best matches the contour of your work surface.

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