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section within our Tool Supplies departmentIf you are looking for a Mill Bastard, Round Bastard, Half Round Bastard File and a round rasp file or simply a Needle File, come to Tools Plus. Who named these files anyway? If anyone knows where the name "Bastard" came from, please email jeanne@tools-plus.com.
John D. kindly emailed me the following which he obtained from Wikipedia: Files are defined by degree of cutting characteristic. Rough, coarse, bastard (intermediate), second cut, smooth, dead smooth. This suggests that the word bastard is assigned to a file that is neither rough or dead smooth, but about in between which is a cross mix of types.
Thanks John!
Empire Level 20711 3 pc Needle File Set
- Comes with Swiss Pattern flat, triangular, and round styles
- Sturdy plastic handles
- 6" overall length
$5.99
General S475 12 pc Needle File Set
- Heat treated steel
- Designed to meet the exacting requirements of tool and die makers, instrument makers, jewelers, watchmakers, and other craftspeople
- Knurled handle for filing control and comfort
$21.99
Mercer 10MZ 10" Formica File
- Used to round out or enlarge circular openings
- Also applicable to concave surfaces
- Tapered points adapts to numerous hole sizes
$8.29
Mercer BHRB06 6" 1/2 Round Bastard File
- Rounded on one side, flat on the other
- Ideal for rounding out holes
- Can be used on concave, convex and flat surfaces
$5.29
Mercer BHRB08 8" 1/2 Round Bastard File
- Rounded on one side, flat on the other
- Ideal for rounding out holes
- Can be used on concave, convex and flat surfaces
$6.79
Mercer BHRB10 10" 1/2 Round Bastard File
- Rounded on one side, flat on the other
- Ideal for rounding out holes
- Can be used on concave, convex and flat surfaces
$8.79
Mercer BHRB12 12" 1/2 Round Bastard File
- Rounded on one side, flat on the other
- Ideal for rounding out holes
- Can be used on concave, convex and flat surfaces
$12.39
Mercer BMRB06 6" Mill Bastard File
- Used for sharpening saws, lathes and tools
- Regular-tapered at the point for detail work
- Used for draw filing, finishing and general ship use
$2.59
Mercer BMRB08 8" Mill Bastard File
- Used for sharpening saws, lathes and tools
- Regular-tapered at the point for detail work
- Used for draw filing, finishing and general ship use
$2.99
Mercer BMRB10 10" Mill Bastard File
- Used for sharpening saws, lathes and tools
- Regular tapered at the point for detail work
- Used for draw filing, finishing and general shop use
$4.09
Mercer BMRB12 12" Mill Bastard File
- Used for sharpening saws, lathes and tools
- Regular-tapered at the point for detail work
- Used for draw filing, finishing and general ship use
$6.59
Mercer BSR08 8" Shoe Rasp 4-In-Hand File
- A very versatile file used by homeowners, hobbyists and shoemakers
- Features a file and rasp section on both sides
- Has a flat and round side
$4.49
Mercer BSR10 10" Shoe Rasp 4-In-Hand File
- A very versatile file used by homeowners, hobbyists and shoemakers
- Features a file and rasp section on both sides
- Has a flat and round side
$5.69
Mercer BWHB08 8" 1/2 Round Rasp File
- Used by woodworkers, cabinetmakers and furniture craftsmen
- Features uniform, individually formed teeth and a variety of styles for various applications
- Standardized tang allows file to be placed into our handles easily
$6.99
Mercer BWHB10 10" 1/2 Round Rasp File
- Used by woodworkers, cabinetmakers and furniture craftsmen
- Features uniform, individually formed teeth and a variety of styles for various applications
- Standardized tang allows file to be placed into our handles easily
$7.79
Mercer FB08 8" Flat Bastard File
- Used by machinists, repairmen and others
- Used for rapid stock removal of metal
- Tapered at the point for detail work
$4.79
Mercer FB10 10" Flat Bastard File
- Used by machinists, repairmen and others
- Used for rapid stock removal of metal
- Tapered at the point for detail work
$5.89
Mercer FOF08 8" Farmers Own File
- Excellent general purpose file for agricultural use
- Double cut on one side for fast cutting and single cut on the other side for a more precise cut
- One safe edge for corners
$3.99
Mercer RF06 6" Round Bastard File
- Used to round out or enlarge circular openings
- Tapered point adapts to numerous hole sizes
- Also applicable to concave surfaces
$3.09
Mercer RF08 8" Round Bastard File
- Used to round out or enlarge circular openings
- Tapered point adapts to numerous hole sizes
- Also applicable to concave surfaces
$3.99
Mercer RF10 10" Round Bastard File
- Used to round out or enlarge circular openings
- Tapered point adapts to numerous hole sizes
- Also applicable to concave surfaces
$4.89
Nicholson 21458 File Card
- These combination card/brushes are designed especially to remove metal particles from files
- One side has synthetic bristles, the other steel wire bristles
- 10" x 2" including handle and body
$10.99
Python EMFH6 6" - 10" Plastic File Handle
- Uniquely shaped for maximum sturdiness
- Comfort grip
- Smooth finish
$1.99
Python LUT6 10" Plastic File Handle w/ Steel Threads
- No more sore hands due to the comfort grip
- Smooth hard wood finish
- Recommended for 10" files
$2.99
Python LUT7 12" Wood File Handle w/ Steel Threads
- No more sore hands due to the comfort grip
- Smooth hard wood finish
- Recommended for 10" files
$2.99
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