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The Nicholson Flat Bastard File is a 12-inch American-pattern hand file with a flat, rectangular profile and a bastard cut — the middle coarseness between smooth and second cut. It removes metal quickly on flat surfaces, edges and slots, then leaves a workable finish for a finer file to follow. It is a general-shop staple rather than a specialty tool: slower and more controlled than a grinder, and coarser than a smooth file for finishing work. Nicholson is one of the best-known file brands among machinists and mechanics, and this size and cut is the one most often reached for first.
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Machinists and mechanics rate Nicholson files as dependable, long-wearing tools, and the 12-inch bastard flat is a common first pick. Complaints center on files arriving without a handle and on the cut dulling sooner than expected under heavy use.
The Nicholson Flat Bastard File is a 12 in hand tool from Apex Tool Group's residential product line. It is built for heavy-duty residential and professional use.
Its construction is drop-forged or precision-machined, made for repeated full-impact work. It is designed for standard US residential and light-commercial installation conditions, including new construction, full remodels and individual unit replacement.
