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A bastard file is a type of hand file characterized by its coarser grit, making it suitable for rapid material removal and shaping of surfaces. It is often used in metalworking, woodworking, and finishing tasks to smooth rough edges or surfaces before finer filing or sanding. The term "bastard" refers to the intermediate coarseness of the file, sitting between rough and smooth files.
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What is a bastard file?
It is a tool used by engineers, mechanics and fitters for smoothing the surface of metal. Not as coarse as a rough file and more so than a smooth file.
Who is the bastard file named after?
The bastard file wasn't named for a person. This file is intermediate between fine and coarse, and at one time the term "bastard" was used to describe persons of "mixed race", so perhaps this suggested a file which was mixed. The etymology of the word "bastard" is obscure and the origin of the "bastard file" even more so.
When was the bastard file named?
About 150 years ago.
Is a bastard file rough?
Yes, it is very rough.
What are the different cuts of files?
There are different 'cuts' of file from the very fine 'arborite ' file up to the 'bastard' file.
What are bastard half rounded files?
A Half Round Bastard File is a tool designed for use on concave, convex and flat surfaces.
What file has a swear word in its name?
A mill bastard is a type of wood file. +++ It's simply "bastard" as a mill-file, sometimes millenicut, is a different grade of cut. They are designed to cut metals rather than wood. Use a rasp on wood.
What is a half round file?
This is a file, commonly a rasp, but it could be a mill file or a bastard file, that is rounded on one side and flat on the other side.
Does bastard mean you have no father or elder man figure?
No, a bastard child is one born outside of marriage. Generally obsolete language now, except when used in a derogatory sense. In this case it would mean a person of low moral standards - probably originating from the original sense of having no proper (married) parents. Alternately the term can be used as the identification of an awkward or unusual object. Often it is applied to tools that are not of standard size or configuration ( a bastard file: a file whose teeth configuration is in between a rough or coarse file and a 'second cut' file, a bastard sword: a sword which has no legitimate claim to being classified as either a single-handed or two-handed weapon). This could also be applied to a person.
What kind of file is a flat bastard when refering to tools?
It is a flat file (as opposed to round, oval, square, or triangular), with rather medium cross-cuts. It is used for filing common materials such as wood or metal.
What is the definition of bastard?
Many seem to think that the word "bastard" is a swear word. However, after quite some research, the word or term bastard is also known as being a child that was born out of wedlock. The word can also be used when referring to someone who is mean. The term is very unpleasant to use towards people.
What are the different types of woodworking files?
there are lots of files: The rat tail file-to round off objects The bastard file-to file larger objects half round file 3 sided file 4 sided file
