Nicholson 19493N Wood Rasp File American Pattern 14" Length

The Nicholson wood rasp file has a half-round shape with coarse (also called bastard) American pattern rasp-cut teeth for aggressive removal of wood or soft materials on curved surfaces. The file tapers slightly toward the point in width to ease access into slots. It has coarse, single-cut American Pattern teeth on the edges for smoothing with a rough finish. 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 are 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 rem