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• RS Pro Half Round Files. The second cut half round engineers file from our trusted and reliable own brand RS PRO features a selection of durable and reliable hand files made from highly durable carbon steel, suitable for *** with materials such as metal and wood. RS PRO half round files feature a combination of a flat side and a rounded side, allowing you to smooth out either the inside of a circular hole or a flat surface. The RS PRO range of second cut half round files features an ergonomic handle that allows you to maintain control and comfort at all times.. Features and benefits. Made with durable carbon steel Combination of a flat side and rounded Ergonomic handle for maintained control and comfort Can be ***d with a variety of materials Hanging hole for easy storage Second cut type teeth for quick and efficient removal of moderate excess material Suitable for a range of filing tasks such as deburring, smoothing and shaping. Common applications. Half round second cut files are ideal for *** on concave, convex and flat surfaces and are ***d in a variety of applications such as: Welding Woodworking Industrial Automotive Metalwork. What is a half round file?. A half round file is a type of hand tool ***d for deburring, smoothing and shaping a range of materials such as metal and wood. The combination of a flat side and rounded side means that the half round file is ideal for *** on concave, convex and flat surfaces making it a very versatile tool.. What is second cut?. Second cut (also called double cut), refers to the coarseness grade of the cut. A second cut file features two sets of lines that create a cross type pattern, forming the teeth of the file. A second cut features medium weight teeth and is ideal for removing a moderate amount of stock quickly. There is also bastard cut that features coarse teeth and single cut that features fine teeth. What is the correct technique to ***?. Like many of types of files, half-round files are designed to be ***d with a forward or push stroke, using steady, even and long strokes. Filing too quickly and aggressively can damage the material you're working with.