What does bastard cut mean?

It is the coarsest of the standard single-cut grades. It removes metal fast and leaves a rougher surface than second-cut or smooth files.

What is a flat file used for?

Flattening and deburring straight edges, filing flat faces and drawing down metal before finishing. The flat faces and edges let it work both surfaces and slots.

Does it come with a handle?

The file is sold as the file itself. A separate handle is needed for safe, comfortable use, since bare tangs can injure the hand.

Is it good for sharpening tools?

No. A bastard cut is too coarse for sharpening; a finer file or a sharpening stone is the better choice.

How does it compare with a second-cut file?

It cuts faster and coarser. Use it first to remove stock, then a second-cut or smooth file to finish the surface.

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Century Drill & Tool 4057 Flat Bastard Hand File, 10"

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Our take on the Century Drill & Tool 4057 Flat Bastard Hand File, 10"

The Century Drill & Tool 4057 is a 10-inch flat bastard file for general metal removal and edge work. The bastard cut is the coarsest single-cut grade, so it takes material off quickly before you switch to a smoother file. It suits mechanics, fabricators and home repairers shaping steel, iron and other metals. Against finer files it removes stock faster but leaves a rougher surface, and it is a single file rather than a set, so it covers one job rather than a range of finishing steps.

Best forGeneral metal removal and deburringFiling flat edges and surfacesMechanics and fabricatorsHome repair and workshop use

Pros

Bastard cut removes metal quickly
Flat profile works on straight edges and faces
10-inch length gives good two-handed control
Single-cut teeth suit draw filing and edge work
Simple, durable steel tool with no setup

Cons

Leaves a coarse finish that needs a smoother file
One file only, not a set of cuts
Needs a handle for comfortable, safe use
Not suited to fine finishing or sharpening

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About the Century Drill & Tool 4057 Flat Bastard Hand File, 10"

File,10" Flat Bastard

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Questions and answers

What does bastard cut mean?: It is the coarsest of the standard single-cut grades. It removes metal fast and leaves a rougher surface than second-cut or smooth files.
What is a flat file used for?: Flattening and deburring straight edges, filing flat faces and drawing down metal before finishing. The flat faces and edges let it work both surfaces and slots.
Does it come with a handle?: The file is sold as the file itself. A separate handle is needed for safe, comfortable use, since bare tangs can injure the hand.
Is it good for sharpening tools?: No. A bastard cut is too coarse for sharpening; a finer file or a sharpening stone is the better choice.
How does it compare with a second-cut file?: It cuts faster and coarser. Use it first to remove stock, then a second-cut or smooth file to finish the surface.
Where is the Century Drill & Tool 4057 Flat Bastard Hand File, 10" cheapest?: At Walmart, for $12.09, as of our latest check.

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