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Home » DIY Encyclopedia » Hand Tools » Files » Round File

Round File

  • Also called a rat-tail file.
  • Cylinder shaped tool used to remove stock from round holes in order to make them larger or smoother.
  • Also used to remove burrs from the inside of pipe.
 

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  1. Half-Round File
  2. File Cleaner
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  5. Chain Saw File
  6. Flat File
 

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