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Round American Pattern Files - Round American Pattern File 7/32'''' (0.2188) Steel
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SKU: 191000006
Overview
This round file is built for precise metal removal where controlled shaping matters most, especially in cylindrical spaces and other tight areas. It suits gunsmiths and metalworkers working on tasks such as enlarging or smoothing holes, refining curves, and making fine adjustments to firearm components. The chisel-cut teeth are intended to support efficient cutting during detailed work, including screw and pin holes, scope mount apertures, and closely curved parts. It is a practical bench tool for careful fitting and cleanup, rather than broad stock removal.
Why Hunters Choose the Apex Tool Group
Precision-engineered Accurate
Material removal in cylindrical spaces
Suitable Enlarging
Smoothing holes and refining curved
Chisel-cut Teeth
Support efficient metal removal
Useful Adjusting
Screw and pin holes
Well-suited Detailed
Gunsmithing and metalworking tasks
Key Features
- Round American pattern round file for smooth, precise metal removal.
- Designed for gunsmiths and metalworkers needing accurate material removal in cylindrical spaces.
- Useful for enlarging or smoothing holes and refining curved surfaces.
- Suitable for detailed work on firearm components, including screw and pin holes.
- Chisel-cut teeth support efficient metal removal.
- Made for fine cuts on tightly curved parts and scope mount apertures.
Best Used For
- Gunsmiths needing precise material removal in cylindrical spaces and tight curved areas
- Metalworkers enlarging or smoothing holes with controlled, detailed file work
- Users adjusting screw and pin holes on firearm components
- Those refining scope mount apertures and other small openings
- Anyone performing fine cuts on tightly curved parts
Pros
- Precision-engineered for accurate material removal in cylindrical spaces
- Suitable for enlarging or smoothing holes and refining curved surfaces
- Chisel-cut teeth support efficient metal removal
- Useful for adjusting screw and pin holes
- Well-suited to detailed gunsmithing and metalworking tasks
Considerations & Trade-offs
- The round profile is suited to cylindrical spaces and curved work, so it is less appropriate for broad flat surfaces or general stock removal.
- The #2 cut is geared toward efficient metal removal, which may be more aggressive than needed for very fine finishing work.
- This is a specialized gunsmithing and metalworking file, so its usefulness is narrower than a general-purpose hand file.
- The product description emphasizes precision work on holes, apertures, and tight curves, so results depend on careful hand control rather than fast material removal.
Suggested Comparisons
- Flat American pattern files
- Half-round files
- Needle files
- Gunsmithing hand tools
Suggested Accessories
- File handle
- File card
- Bench vise
- Deburring tool
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this round file intended for?
It is designed for accurate material removal in cylindrical spaces, including enlarging or smoothing holes, refining curves, and doing detailed work on firearm components.
What kind of tasks is it useful for on firearms?
The description specifically mentions adjusting screw and pin holes, scope mount apertures, and making fine cuts on tightly curved parts.
What cut does this file have?
The product description states that it has a #2 cut.
What tooth style does this file use?
It features chisel-cut teeth, which are described as facilitating efficient metal removal.
Who makes this file?
The manufacturer listed is Apex Tool Group.