File Bahco 6-342-10-2-2 Flat Half-Round Middle Cut

The Bahco 6-342-10-2-2 flat half-round middle cut file is a hand tool designed for controlled material removal on both flat and curved surfaces. With a flat face on one side and a rounded half-section on the other, it provides access to edges, slots and internal curves while delivering a consistent middle-grade cut for general-purpose filing. The file measures 26 mm in width and 9 mm in depth and has a balanced weight of approximately 330 g for steady handling during use.

Advantages

This file combines two profiles in a single implement, allowing transitions between flat and rounded filing without changing tools. The middle cut offers moderate aggressiveness suitable for shaping, deburring and finishing across metals and other common materials. Its dimensions and mass provide good stability and tactile feedback, supporting accurate control and even strokes when preparing edges, fitting parts or refining contours.

Suitable for

• General metalworking tasks such as shaping and deburring
• Filing edges and flat surfaces
• Working on curved profiles, grooves and internal radii
• Fitting, adjusting and finishing mechanical parts

Key specifications

• Profile: flat on one side, half-round on the other
• Cut type: middle (medium) cut for balanced material removal
• Width: 26 mm
• Depth (thickness): 9 mm
• Weight: approximately 330 g

How to use

Grip the file by its tang or fitted handle and apply steady, even forward strokes across the workpiece with light to moderate pressure; lift the file on the return stroke to preserve the teeth and avoid clogging. Use the flat face for planar surfaces and the rounded half for convex curves or internal contours. Maintain an angle appropriate to the surface being worked and check progress frequently to avoid over-filing. Secure the workpiece in a vise or clamp for safe, repeatable results.

Recommendations

Keep the file clean by brushing the teeth regularly with a file card to prevent clogging and reduce wear. Select appropriate personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and gloves when filing metal. Store the file in a dry place and protect the teeth by using a holder or sleeve when not in use.