Nicholson® 03980 - 16" Rectangular American Pattern Double Cut Bastard File

16" Rectangular American Pattern Double Cut Bastard File (03980) by Nicholson®. The Nicholson flat double cut bastard files with an American pattern are ideal for machinists, machinery builders, ship and engine builders. The files can be used effectively by repairmen and others who require rapid removal of metal. The rectangular cross section allows you to smooth and sharpen straight surfaces, while slight taper in width towards the file's point creates ease of access in slots.

Specifications

Features

• Bastard cut, American pattern flat file
• Ideal for machinists, machinery builders, ship and engine builders
• Can be used effectively by repairmen and others who require rapid removal of metal
• Rectangular cross section allows you to smooth and sharpen straight surfaces, while slight taper in width towards the file's point creates ease of access in slots
• Double-cut on the sides for rough filing and single-cut on the edges for a smooth finish
• Will operate at its full efficiency for years ahead
• Practical, efficient tools to get your job done right
• Designed by professionals for professionals and DIYers alike

In 1864, William Thomas Nicholson invented a machine that could consistently produce high-quality files and subsequently launched the Nicholson® File Company. In doing so, he revolutionized the file manufacturing industry. In an era when hand-made files were preferred, Nicholson proved his company’s machine-cut files were not only more affordable, but offered more consistent quality than hand-made tools. Through the decades that followed, Nicholson File Company continued to prosper by refusing to compromise the superior quality of its products. Maintaining this commitment, Nicholson was able to adapt and expand its capacity to make products that served an infinite variety of demands, and by 1893 the Nicholson exhibit at the World’s Fair in Chicago featured more than 3000 unique styles of Nicholson files and rasps. By the 1950s, Nicholson dominated the file market worldwide. More than 150 years after its founding, the brand remains at the forefront. The unwavering dedication to quality and constant attention to detail instilled by William Thomas Nicholson, embodied in the famous slogan “Twelve perfect files in every dozen,” is still evident in every product sold.