The Stanley 22-171 is an 8-inch single-cut flat mill bastard file designed for general material removal and finishing work across metal, wood, and plastic. Its flat shape tapers in width and thickness, making it ideal for working smoothly on both wide and narrow surfaces. The bastard teeth spacing and single-cut mill pattern provide rapid material removal while producing a fine finish, making this file an essential tool for any toolbox or workbench.
This file is particularly valued for deburring and shaping tough stock. The bastard coarse spacing enables rapid material removal for general-purpose applications including tool sharpening and material smoothing.
Features and Benefits
- Single-Cut Mill Pattern: Produces a fine finish on metal, wood, and plastic with efficient material removal.
- Bastard Teeth Spacing: Coarse spacing ideal for deburring and shaping tough stock while enabling rapid material removal.
- Tapered Flat Design: The flat shape tapers in both width and thickness, ensuring smooth filing on both wide and narrow work areas.
- General-Purpose Tool: Versatile for tool sharpening, edge finishing, and material smoothing across multiple applications.
Specifications
- Brand: Stanley
- Model Number: 22-171
- File Length: 8 inches
- File Type: Single-cut flat mill bastard file
- Dimensions: 13.9 x 2 x 0.3 inches
- Teeth Pattern: Single-cut mill with bastard spacing
- Material Compatibility: Metal, wood, plastic
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