The MARU Iwasaki Tapered Half Round Wood File is a metal hand file with a textured, tapered design and a red plastic cap—perfect for precision woodworking or shaping wood.
The MARU Iwasaki Tapered Half Round Wood File is a precision tool with a textured surface and red-tipped handle, ideal for smoothing or shaping wood and detailed woodworking tasks.
A close-up of the MARU Iwasaki Tapered Half Round Wood File, featuring a pointed, textured blade and smooth handle, designed for precision shaping and smoothing of wood or metal in woodworking tasks.
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Iwasaki Tapered Half Round Wood File

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The Iwasaki Tapered Half Round Wood File combines a progressive taper from 1/4 inch to 3/4 inch with revolutionary chemically etched teeth, creating a versatile tool that handles everything from delicate detail work to aggressive shaping. This precision Japanese file features a diagonal groove pattern with built-in chip breakers that deliver plane-like cutting action while maintaining exceptional surface quality.

Key Features:

  • Tapered design from 1/4" to 3/4" width
  • Milled and chemically etched teeth
  • Diagonal groove pattern for superior cutting
  • Built-in chip breakers prevent clogging
  • Safe edges protect adjacent surfaces
  • Half-round profile for versatile shaping
  • Available in Smooth and Extra Fine configurations
  • Works on all wood types and plastics
  • Made in Japan

Specifications:

  • Overall length: 9½ inches
  • Cutting length: 7 inches
  • Width: 1/4 inch to 3/4 inch taper
  • Profile: Half-round
  • Tooth options: Smooth, Extra Fine
  • Edge type: Safe (no teeth on edges)
  • Cutting action: Pull or push

Ideal for:

  • Fine woodworkers and furniture makers
  • Carvers and sculptors
  • Pen turners and small object crafters
  • Luthiers and instrument makers
  • Pattern makers
  • Joint fitting specialists
  • Model makers
  • Detail-oriented craftspeople

Benefits:

  • Progressive taper handles varied scale work
  • Plane-like cutting with minimal resistance
  • Chip breakers maintain cutting efficiency
  • Safe edges allow work in corners
  • Half-round shape tackles curves and flats
  • Two tooth options for specific tasks
  • Smooth finish reduces sanding time
  • Extended cutting length increases efficiency

Adaptive Versatility Through Taper: The strategic taper from 1/4 inch to 3/4 inch transforms this single file into a complete shaping solution. The narrow tip reaches into tight recesses, refines delicate details, and navigates complex joinery, while the wider section powers through broader surfaces and aggressive material removal. This progressive width means you're always working with the optimal file size for the task at hand—no constant tool changes interrupting your flow. The half-round profile amplifies this versatility, with the curved side handling concave surfaces, inside curves, and hollows, while the flat side excels at external curves, straight edges, and general shaping. The 7-inch cutting length provides substantial working surface, making this particularly effective for longer sweeping cuts that would require multiple passes with shorter files.

Chemical Precision Meets Mechanical Innovation: The combination of milled and chemically etched teeth with the diagonal groove pattern creates a cutting action unlike conventional files. Each tooth acts as a tiny plane iron with its own chip breaker, lifting and ejecting material rather than grinding it away. This produces the smooth surface quality typically associated with fine files while maintaining the aggressive material removal of coarser tools. Choose the Smooth configuration for rapid shaping with good surface quality, or the Extra Fine for final surface refinement that often eliminates sanding entirely. The safe edges mean you can work confidently up to shoulders, into corners, or against finished surfaces without fear of damage. Whether shaping a guitar neck, refining a carved detail, or fitting complex joints, this tapered half-round file delivers the adaptability and precision that distinguish Japanese tool engineering.

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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 Tapered Half Round Wood File · Tapered Extra Fine

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 Tapered Half Round Wood File combines a progressive taper from 1/4 inch to 3/4 inch with revolutionary chemically etched teeth, creating a versatile tool that handles everything from delicate detail work to aggressive shaping. This precision Japanese file features a diagonal groove pattern with built-in chip breakers that deliver plane-like cutting action while maintaining exceptional surface quality.

Key Features:

  • Tapered design from 1/4" to 3/4" width
  • Milled and chemically etched teeth
  • Diagonal groove pattern for superior cutting
  • Built-in chip breakers prevent clogging
  • Safe edges protect adjacent surfaces
  • Half-round profile for versatile shaping
  • Available in Smooth and Extra Fine configurations
  • Works on all wood types and plastics
  • Made in Japan

Specifications:

  • Overall length: 9½ inches
  • Cutting length: 7 inches
  • Width: 1/4 inch to 3/4 inch taper
  • Profile: Half-round
  • Tooth options: Smooth, Extra Fine
  • Edge type: Safe (no teeth on edges)
  • Cutting action: Pull or push

Ideal for:

  • Fine woodworkers and furniture makers
  • Carvers and sculptors
  • Pen turners and small object crafters
  • Luthiers and instrument makers
  • Pattern makers
  • Joint fitting specialists
  • Model makers
  • Detail-oriented craftspeople

Benefits:

  • Progressive taper handles varied scale work
  • Plane-like cutting with minimal resistance
  • Chip breakers maintain cutting efficiency
  • Safe edges allow work in corners
  • Half-round shape tackles curves and flats
  • Two tooth options for specific tasks
  • Smooth finish reduces sanding time
  • Extended cutting length increases efficiency

Adaptive Versatility Through Taper: The strategic taper from 1/4 inch to 3/4 inch transforms this single file into a complete shaping solution. The narrow tip reaches into tight recesses, refines delicate details, and navigates complex joinery, while the wider section powers through broader surfaces and aggressive material removal. This progressive width means you're always working with the optimal file size for the task at hand—no constant tool changes interrupting your flow. The half-round profile amplifies this versatility, with the curved side handling concave surfaces, inside curves, and hollows, while the flat side excels at external curves, straight edges, and general shaping. The 7-inch cutting length provides substantial working surface, making this particularly effective for longer sweeping cuts that would require multiple passes with shorter files.

Chemical Precision Meets Mechanical Innovation: The combination of milled and chemically etched teeth with the diagonal groove pattern creates a cutting action unlike conventional files. Each tooth acts as a tiny plane iron with its own chip breaker, lifting and ejecting material rather than grinding it away. This produces the smooth surface quality typically associated with fine files while maintaining the aggressive material removal of coarser tools. Choose the Smooth configuration for rapid shaping with good surface quality, or the Extra Fine for final surface refinement that often eliminates sanding entirely. The safe edges mean you can work confidently up to shoulders, into corners, or against finished surfaces without fear of damage. Whether shaping a guitar neck, refining a carved detail, or fitting complex joints, this tapered half-round file delivers the adaptability and precision that distinguish Japanese tool engineering.

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