Crescent Nicholson 16507N 4" Warding Bastard Cut

Product Description

The Nicholson warding hand file has a rectangular shape with double-cut American pattern teeth on both sides and tapers to a point for filing narrow spaces such as ward notches in locks and keys. The file has square edges for filing sharp corners, with single-cut teeth for finishing, sharpening, and deburring. The double-cut teeth on both sides are for rapid removal of material. The file is tapered in width and thin in thickness for use in narrow spaces. 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.

• Rectangular shape that tapers to a point for filing narrow spaces such as ward notches in locks and keys • American pattern file for non-precision material removal • Double-cut teeth on both sides for rapid removal of material • Square edges for filing sharp corners, with single-cut teeth for finishing, sharpening, and deburring • Tang for use with an optional handle (sold separately)