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amtech Hand File 250mm

The amtech Hand File 250mm is a versatile and essential tool for any workshop or toolbox. This flat file is designed to handle a variety of tasks, from smoothing rough edges to shaping metal and wood.

Features

Durable Construction: The amtech Hand File is made from high-quality, heat-treated carbon steel, ensuring durability and longevity. This robust construction allows the file to withstand heavy use without losing its effectiveness. The heat treatment process enhances the hardness of the steel, making it resistant to wear and tear.
Second Cut Teeth: This file features second cut teeth, which are ideal for the removal of material from both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. The second cut teeth provide a medium level of coarseness, making the file suitable for a range of tasks, from shaping and smoothing to deburring and finishing.
Comfort Grip Handle: The file is equipped with an ergonomic, comfort grip handle that ensures a secure and comfortable hold during use. This handle design reduces hand fatigue, allowing for extended use without discomfort. The non-slip grip also enhances safety by preventing accidental slips.
Versatile Use: The amtech Hand File is suitable for use on a variety of materials, including metal, wood, and plastic. This versatility makes it an essential tool for a wide range of applications, from DIY projects and home repairs to professional metalworking and woodworking tasks.
Precision and Control: The flat design of the file provides excellent precision and control, allowing you to achieve smooth and even finishes on your workpieces. The file’s shape makes it easy to work on flat surfaces and edges, ensuring consistent results every time.

Applications

Metalworking: The amtech Hand File is perfect for metalworking tasks, such as deburring, shaping, and smoothing metal surfaces. Whether you’re working on a small DIY project or a larger professional job, this file can help you achieve precise and clean results. Use it to remove burrs and sharp edges from cut metal, shape metal parts to fit, or smooth out rough surfaces.
Woodworking: In woodworking, the file can be used to shape and smooth wooden surfaces2. It’s ideal for refining the edges of wooden pieces, removing splinters, and achieving a smooth finish. The file’s precision allows you to work on intricate details and tight corners, making it a valuable tool for both rough and fine woodworking tasks.
Plastic Shaping: The file is also suitable for shaping and smoothing plastic materials. Whether you’re working on a plastic model, a DIY project, or a repair job, the Amtech Hand File can help you achieve clean and precise results. Use it to remove excess material, smooth rough edges, and shape plastic parts to fit.
General Repairs: The versatility of the amtech Hand File makes it an excellent tool for general repairs around the home or workshop. From fixing a rough edge on a piece of furniture to smoothing out a metal part on a machine, this file can handle a wide range of tasks. It's durable construction and effective cutting action make it a reliable tool for everyday use.

Maintenance and Care

To ensure the longevity and effectiveness of your amtech Hand File, follow these simple maintenance tips:

Clean After Use: After using the file, clean it with a wire brush to remove any debris or filings that may be stuck between the teeth. This helps to maintain the file’s cutting efficiency and prevents clogging.
Store Properly: Store the file in a dry place to prevent rust and corrosion. Keep it in a protective case or tool drawer to avoid damage to the teeth.
Inspect Regularly: Periodically inspect the file for any signs of wear or damage. If the teeth become dull or damaged, it may be time to replace the file to ensure optimal performance.

The amtech Hand File 250mm is a versatile and durable tool that is essential for any workshop or toolbox. Its high-quality construction, second-cut teeth, and ergonomic handle make it suitable for a wide range of tasks, from metalworking and woodworking to plastic shaping and general repairs. By incorporating this file into your tool collection, you can achieve precise and clean results on a variety of materials.

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Product Overview

Features

Durable Construction: The amtech Hand File is made from high-quality, heat-treated carbon steel, ensuring durability and longevity. This robust construction allows the file to withstand heavy use without losing its effectiveness. The heat treatment process enhances the hardness of the steel, making it resistant to wear and tear.
Second Cut Teeth: This file features second cut teeth, which are ideal for the removal of material from both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. The second cut teeth provide a medium level of coarseness, making the file suitable for a range of tasks, from shaping and smoothing to deburring and finishing.
Comfort Grip Handle: The file is equipped with an ergonomic, comfort grip handle that ensures a secure and comfortable hold during use. This handle design reduces hand fatigue, allowing for extended use without discomfort. The non-slip grip also enhances safety by preventing accidental slips.
Versatile Use: The amtech Hand File is suitable for use on a variety of materials, including metal, wood, and plastic. This versatility makes it an essential tool for a wide range of applications, from DIY projects and home repairs to professional metalworking and woodworking tasks.
Precision and Control: The flat design of the file provides excellent precision and control, allowing you to achieve smooth and even finishes on your workpieces. The file’s shape makes it easy to work on flat surfaces and edges, ensuring consistent results every time.

Applications

Metalworking: The amtech Hand File is perfect for metalworking tasks, such as deburring, shaping, and smoothing metal surfaces. Whether you’re working on a small DIY project or a larger professional job, this file can help you achieve precise and clean results. Use it to remove burrs and sharp edges from cut metal, shape metal parts to fit, or smooth out rough surfaces.
Woodworking: In woodworking, the file can be used to shape and smooth wooden surfaces2. It’s ideal for refining the edges of wooden pieces, removing splinters, and achieving a smooth finish. The file’s precision allows you to work on intricate details and tight corners, making it a valuable tool for both rough and fine woodworking tasks.
Plastic Shaping: The file is also suitable for shaping and smoothing plastic materials. Whether you’re working on a plastic model, a DIY project, or a repair job, the Amtech Hand File can help you achieve clean and precise results. Use it to remove excess material, smooth rough edges, and shape plastic parts to fit.
General Repairs: The versatility of the amtech Hand File makes it an excellent tool for general repairs around the home or workshop. From fixing a rough edge on a piece of furniture to smoothing out a metal part on a machine, this file can handle a wide range of tasks. It's durable construction and effective cutting action make it a reliable tool for everyday use.

Maintenance and Care

To ensure the longevity and effectiveness of your amtech Hand File, follow these simple maintenance tips:

Clean After Use: After using the file, clean it with a wire brush to remove any debris or filings that may be stuck between the teeth. This helps to maintain the file’s cutting efficiency and prevents clogging.
Store Properly: Store the file in a dry place to prevent rust and corrosion. Keep it in a protective case or tool drawer to avoid damage to the teeth.
Inspect Regularly: Periodically inspect the file for any signs of wear or damage. If the teeth become dull or damaged, it may be time to replace the file to ensure optimal performance.

Technical Specification

Brand	amtech
SKU	DKT0436
Manufacturer Part Number	E1356
Barcode	5032759043620

Delivery Information

Standard Delivery

All deliveries will require a signature. If you’ve supplied your mobile number, you’ll receive a text message at around 11am on the day of delivery to inform you of an estimated one-hour delivery window. Where available, you’ll also receive the name of the driver and a link to live tracking so you can follow your parcel’s progress.

We aim to deliver items that are currently in-stock within 2 - 3 working days (excluding Bank Holidays) after the date the order is placed.

Unfortunately at this time we cannot take orders for delivery to British Forces Post Offices (BFPO), Northern Ireland, Freight Forwarders, international addresses or The Channel Islands (GY, JE).

The following areas are subject to extended lead times:

Scottish Highlands & Scottish Isles: +5 days
Isle of Man & Isles of Scilly: +5 days
Isle of Wight: +2 days

Working days are defined as Monday-Friday 8am-7pm inclusive, excluding Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays.

Larger items over 30kg can only be delivered Monday to Friday. Please allow up to two working days for these deliveries.

Please note that during particularly busy periods, it may take a little longer to receive your delivery and our carrier may attempt to deliver to you on a Saturday.

Faster Delivery

Our Faster Delivery service to most of UK Mainland will be available for orders placed on the website from Monday to Thursday before 12:00pm for a small additional charge (delivery on working days only). Orders placed after 12:00pm on a Friday will be delivered Tuesday.

You can also select a convenient day to receive your delivery by choosing a named day delivery (delivery on working days only) via customer notes whilst placing the order or via our contact us section.

Working days are Monday-Friday 8am-7pm inclusive, excluding Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays.

Larger items over 30kg can only be delivered Monday to Friday. Please allow up to two working days for these deliveries.

Saturday Delivery

Currently we do not offer the option to select Saturday as your selected delivery day.

Please note that during particularly busy periods, it may take a little longer to receive your delivery and our carrier may attempt to deliver to you on a Saturday.

Direct Shipping - Standard Delivery

A number of the items sold on our website are delivered directly from our suppliers; this is clearly indicated on the relevant product page. Lead times for these items do vary from 3 working days up to 28 days. Selected suppliers will contact you directly to arrange a suitable day for delivery; this is highlighted on the order confirmation e-mail once your order has been placed.

Please note some larger products are delivered to kerb-side (the street outside your home), it is at the drivers discretion if they can deliver the item to another location on the property.

Named Day, Next Day, Saturday and Click & Collect delivery options are not available on items delivered directly from our suppliers.

Click & Collect - Free Delivery to Home Hardware stores

Home Hardware Direct offers a Click & Collect service to most of our Home Hardware stores.

If you choose to have your order delivered to your local store, it is completely free and if the item is in-stock, the store will contact you within 24hrs to let you know your order is ready for collection. If the item is not in stock at the time of ordering it will be delivered within 7 working days (excluding Bank Holidays).

When your order arrives in your chosen store, we will call or e-mail* you to advise that your order is ready for collection. Your order will be held in store for 7 days. If your order is not collected within the 7 days your order will be cancelled and refunded unless you have contacted us or the store to let us know which day you will be able to arrange collection of your order.

Please Note: Selected products are not available for Click & Collect. Products that are not available for Click & Collect are highlighted on the individual product page.

We deliver to most Home Hardware Stores. Please view our store locator to find your local Home Hardware store.

Please wait for your local store to contact you before visiting the store to collect your order. Also, your store will contact you via telephone or email when your order is ready - you do not need to contact the store regarding the status of your Click & Collect order. If, for any reason your order is delayed or there is an issue - your selected store will contact you asap.

*If you are placing an order for your local store make sure you provide an telephone/mobile number to receive updates, otherwise your local store will email you.