Files

The Crescent Nicholson half-round double-cut bastard files are ideal for materials containing iron, mild steel, plastics, and wood. The coarse grade is perfect for use on concave, convex, and flat surfaces. The two-sided files are rounded on 1 side and flat on the other, so you can round out holes with ease. Half-round bastard files are double-cut on the rounded sides, allowing you to quickly remove material from the work piece.

The Crescent 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.

The Crescent Nicholson single-cut bastard mill files sharpen mill or circular saws and are ideal for draw filing and finishing metals. The rectangular shape lets you smooth and sharpen straight surfaces. 2 square edges allow you to make grooves fixed at the same width as the file, and all sizes taper slightly in width to improve access in slots.