Blue Spot Tools 200mm (8") Soft Grip Triangle File Carbon Steel 22666

Blue Spot Tools 200mm (8") Soft Grip Triangle File

MPN: 22666

Barcode: 5028734226669

Size: 200mm (8")

Weight: 0.17kg

Overview:

The Blue Spot Tools 200mm (8") triangle file is a carbon steel hand tool for general metalwork on cornered and angled metal. Three cutting faces give it access to internal angles that flat or round files cannot reach.

The soft grip handle makes extended use more comfortable. This file measures 200mm (8") in length and suits general bench work and fabrication tasks.

Key Features and Benefits

• Three-Sided Profile: The 60-degree face geometry lets the file fit into V-slots, notches, and internal angles up to 90 degrees.
• Carbon Steel Construction: Cuts into cornered and angled metal surfaces for general workshop use.
• Soft Grip Handle: Gives a more comfortable hold during extended filing sessions.

Specs & Attributes

• Size: 200mm (8")
• Material: Carbon Steel
• Handle Type: Soft Grip
• Weight: 0.17kg

Typical Applications

• Filing internal corners on metal components
• Deburring angled cut edges after sawing or cutting
• Sharpening the teeth of hand saws
• Filing V-slots, grooves, and notches in metal
• Reaching tight recesses and acute angles on metal workpieces
• Removing sharp edges from angled metal profiles

How to Use

• Secure the Workpiece: Fix the metal in a vice or clamp to prevent movement during filing.

• Select the Correct Face: Choose the face of the file that best fits the angle or corner you are working on.

• Apply Forward Strokes: Push the file forward across the workpiece using firm, even strokes. Lift the file on the return stroke.

• Check Your Progress: Stop periodically to check the surface and confirm you are removing material evenly.

• Clean the Teeth: Use a file card to remove metal particles from between the teeth during and after use.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is another name for a triangle file?
  Triangle files are also called three-square files. Both names describe the same tool - a file with a triangular cross-section and three 60-degree cutting faces.

• What is the difference between a triangle file and a flat file?
  Flat files work on flat and broadly curved surfaces. Triangle files have three 60-degree faces, making them suited for internal corners and grooves that a flat file cannot access.

• Should I use chalk on a metal file before use?
  Rubbing chalk on the teeth before use helps prevent metal particles from lodging between them - a problem known as pinning. It does not affect cutting performance and makes cleaning easier.

• How should I store a metal file to protect the cutting teeth?
  Hang files on a rack, or keep them in a drawer with wooden dividers between each tool. Storing files where they touch each other can damage the cutting teeth over time.

• What angles does a triangle file work on?
  Triangle files work on angles between 60 and 90 degrees. Below 60 degrees, the file face is too wide to fit; above 90 degrees, a flat or square file works better.

Summary

The Blue Spot Tools 200mm (8") carbon steel triangle file (22666) features a soft grip handle. It reaches into corners and angled profiles that flat files cannot access. This product is covered by the Blue Spot Tools lifetime guarantee.