RS PRO 300 mm, Second, Engineers File, Round

• High carbon content steel,
• Double-cut surfaces
• Tapered to the tip
• Type of cut: 1 = Bastard, 2 = Second, 3 = Smooth

RS PRO General Purpose Round File

The general purpose round file range from our trusted and reliable own brand RS PRO offers a variety of durable round file hand tools made with high carbon content steel. Round files are ideal for filing and deburring concave surfaces and smoothing circular holes due to their slimline shape. The RS PRO round file range features second cut coarseness to allow for deburring of materials quickly and efficiently.

Features and benefits

• Made with durable high carbon content steel
• Tapered edge to work with more intricate designs and enlarge holes
• Second cut for deburring efficiently
• Available in a range of sizes
• Can be used with a range of materials

Common applications

• RS PRO round files are ideal for enlarging holes and deburring concave surfaces. They can be used with a variety of materials such as wood and metal and can be used in a range of applications such as:
• Jewellery making
• Woodwork
• Metalwork
• Industrial

What is a round file?

• A round file is a type of hand tool designed to smooth and deburr a range of materials and enlarge holes. Round files are ideal for working with jewellery and woodwork as the slimline design allows you to finish intricate details.

Difference between a round file and half round file?

• Both a round file and half round file are ideal for deburring semi circles and concave surfaces, however, due to the slimline and tapered design of a round file, circles can be enlarged and smoothed.

What is the coarseness of the file?

• RS PRO round files feature a second cut coarseness that allows for quick and efficient deburring and removal of material.

How to maintain your file

• In order to ensure your files remain sharp and work to their full potential, it is essential to regularly clean and maintain them. A file card or wire brush are recommended as they can remove debris and build up between the teeth of a file efficiently, without damaging them.

Other sizes available:

• 6 inch - 1467323
• 8 inch - 1467324
• 10 inch - 1467325
• 12 inch - 1467326