Vintage Cabinetmaker’s Half-Round Hand File

Description : This vintage hand file features a traditional wooden handle and a half-round steel filing surface with one flat face and one curved face, making it suitable for shaping, smoothing, and refining both flat and curved materials. The file shows honest workshop wear and a darkened patina on the handle consistent with long-term use. A versatile tool for woodworking, metalworking, restoration, and general shop use, it remains a practical example of early hand-tool craftsmanship.

Era
Early to Mid-20th Century (circa 1920–1960)

Style
Traditional Workshop / Industrial Hand Tool

Technique
Machine-Cut Steel File with Turned Hardwood Handle

Tools Used
Steel forging equipment, file-cutting machinery, wood lathe, shaping and finishing tools

History
Half-round files have long been essential tools in woodworking and metalworking shops because their dual-profile design allows craftsmen to work both flat surfaces and interior curves with a single tool.

Manufacturer / Maker
Maker: Unknown

Measurements
9 ⅛" L x ⅞" W (File Blade)

Suggested Weight
0.7 lb

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension
12" x 3" x 2"

Item Number : P16953

Category : Handtools

Brand : Unknown