The MARU Iwasaki Flat Medium With Rubber Grip is a Japanese file featuring a textured surface and black rubber handle for efficient material removal, shown on a white background.
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Iwasaki Flat Medium With Rubber Grip

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The Iwasaki Flat Medium File revolutionizes material removal by combining rasp-like speed with file-quality finish, making it the ultimate tool for shaping, sculpting, and joinery tuning. This innovative Japanese file features curved teeth with mini-chipbreaker faces that create actual shavings rather than dust, delivering clean surfaces that traditionally required multiple tools to achieve.

Key Features:

  • Teeth on both flat sides for maximum efficiency
  • Curved teeth with mini-chipbreaker design
  • Creates mini-shavings, not dust
  • Safe edges protect adjacent surfaces
  • Medium cut for versatile use
  • Textured rubber grip handle
  • Works on wood, bamboo, OSB, MDF, plastics, and resins
  • 8-inch overall length with 4-inch cutting surface
  • Made in Japan

Specifications:

  • Overall length: 8 inches
  • Cutting length: 4 inches
  • Width: 5/8 inch
  • Thickness: 5/32 inch
  • Cut type: Medium
  • Tooth configuration: Both sides
  • Edge type: Safe (no teeth)
  • Handle: Cushioned rubber grip

Ideal for:

  • Furniture makers and joiners
  • Plane makers and tuners
  • Carvers and sculptors
  • Cabinet makers
  • Luthiers and instrument makers
  • Pattern makers
  • Mixed-media artists
  • Fine woodworking professionals

Benefits:

  • Removes material quickly without sacrificing surface quality
  • Double-sided cutting doubles efficiency
  • Chip ejection system prevents clogging
  • Safe edges allow precise work in corners
  • Versatile medium cut handles most tasks
  • Comfortable grip reduces fatigue
  • Works on diverse materials beyond wood
  • Sharp, hard teeth maintain cutting efficiency

Revolutionary Cutting Technology: The Iwasaki's unique curved teeth arrangement functions like a series of tiny planes, each tooth featuring a mini-chipbreaker that lifts and ejects material cleanly. This design produces actual ultra-fine shavings rather than dust, indicating the true shearing action that leaves surfaces remarkably smooth. The teeth cut aggressively like a rasp when you need rapid material removal, yet the resulting surface requires minimal finishing—often eliminating the need for subsequent sanding. With teeth on both flat sides, you get twice the cutting surface and can alternate sides to maintain peak efficiency. The safe edges mean you can work confidently up to shoulders, into corners, or against adjacent surfaces without fear of damage, making this file invaluable for fitting joints, easing edges, or refining complex shapes.

Versatility Meets Precision: The 8-inch overall length with 4-inch cutting surface provides optimal control for both delicate detail work and aggressive shaping. The 5/8-inch width handles most joinery and shaping tasks, while the 5/32-inch thickness allows the file to flex slightly for working gentle curves. The medium cut strikes the perfect balance—aggressive enough for efficient stock removal yet refined enough for near-finish surfaces. Beyond traditional woodworking, this file excels on bamboo, engineered materials like OSB and MDF, and even plastics and resins, making it invaluable for modern makers working with diverse materials. The cushioned rubber grip ensures comfort during extended use while providing the secure control necessary for precision work. Whether tuning a hand plane, fitting a complex joint, or sculpting organic forms, this file delivers the rare combination of speed and quality that defines exceptional Japanese tools.

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In stock at 873 US-1, Woolwich, ME 04579 · Usually ready in 24 hours

In stock at 873 US-1, Woolwich, ME 04579

Iwasaki Flat Medium With Rubber Grip

Available for pickup

873 US-1, Woolwich, ME 04579

Usually ready in 24 hours

873 U.S. 1
Woolwich ME 04579
United States

+12074427938

The Iwasaki Flat Medium File revolutionizes material removal by combining rasp-like speed with file-quality finish, making it the ultimate tool for shaping, sculpting, and joinery tuning. This innovative Japanese file features curved teeth with mini-chipbreaker faces that create actual shavings rather than dust, delivering clean surfaces that traditionally required multiple tools to achieve.

Key Features:

  • Teeth on both flat sides for maximum efficiency
  • Curved teeth with mini-chipbreaker design
  • Creates mini-shavings, not dust
  • Safe edges protect adjacent surfaces
  • Medium cut for versatile use
  • Textured rubber grip handle
  • Works on wood, bamboo, OSB, MDF, plastics, and resins
  • 8-inch overall length with 4-inch cutting surface
  • Made in Japan

Specifications:

  • Overall length: 8 inches
  • Cutting length: 4 inches
  • Width: 5/8 inch
  • Thickness: 5/32 inch
  • Cut type: Medium
  • Tooth configuration: Both sides
  • Edge type: Safe (no teeth)
  • Handle: Cushioned rubber grip

Ideal for:

  • Furniture makers and joiners
  • Plane makers and tuners
  • Carvers and sculptors
  • Cabinet makers
  • Luthiers and instrument makers
  • Pattern makers
  • Mixed-media artists
  • Fine woodworking professionals

Benefits:

  • Removes material quickly without sacrificing surface quality
  • Double-sided cutting doubles efficiency
  • Chip ejection system prevents clogging
  • Safe edges allow precise work in corners
  • Versatile medium cut handles most tasks
  • Comfortable grip reduces fatigue
  • Works on diverse materials beyond wood
  • Sharp, hard teeth maintain cutting efficiency

Revolutionary Cutting Technology: The Iwasaki's unique curved teeth arrangement functions like a series of tiny planes, each tooth featuring a mini-chipbreaker that lifts and ejects material cleanly. This design produces actual ultra-fine shavings rather than dust, indicating the true shearing action that leaves surfaces remarkably smooth. The teeth cut aggressively like a rasp when you need rapid material removal, yet the resulting surface requires minimal finishing—often eliminating the need for subsequent sanding. With teeth on both flat sides, you get twice the cutting surface and can alternate sides to maintain peak efficiency. The safe edges mean you can work confidently up to shoulders, into corners, or against adjacent surfaces without fear of damage, making this file invaluable for fitting joints, easing edges, or refining complex shapes.

Versatility Meets Precision: The 8-inch overall length with 4-inch cutting surface provides optimal control for both delicate detail work and aggressive shaping. The 5/8-inch width handles most joinery and shaping tasks, while the 5/32-inch thickness allows the file to flex slightly for working gentle curves. The medium cut strikes the perfect balance—aggressive enough for efficient stock removal yet refined enough for near-finish surfaces. Beyond traditional woodworking, this file excels on bamboo, engineered materials like OSB and MDF, and even plastics and resins, making it invaluable for modern makers working with diverse materials. The cushioned rubber grip ensures comfort during extended use while providing the secure control necessary for precision work. Whether tuning a hand plane, fitting a complex joint, or sculpting organic forms, this file delivers the rare combination of speed and quality that defines exceptional Japanese tools.

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