hand file
Manual abrading tool
A hand file is a flat, rectangular file with parallel edges, used for smoothing metal, wood, or other materials by hand.
The name distinguishes it from files designed for machine use or specialized shapes.
Hand files typically have teeth on both flat faces and one or both edges: She used a hand file to smooth the rough edges of the bracket.
- wood raspToothed tool for shaping timber
- metalHard conductive solid
- tool steelHardened alloy for implements
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- teethEnamel-covered chewing structures
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power source
hand filepower tool
Motorized handheld equipment
belt sander · angle grinder · die grinder · Dremel · orbital sander
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