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Vortex 1/2 Round File - 8 Inch - Bastard Cut

Vortex 1/2 Round File - 8 Inch - Bastard Cut

SKU:PRO2300037

The Vortex 1/2 Round File is an 8-inch Bastard Cut file designed for machinists, engineers, metalworkers, and serious hobbyists. Its half-round profile gives you a flat filing face on one side an... Read more ↓
Type1/2 Round Files
Overall Length8 Inch
FinishBastard Cut
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Description

The Vortex 1/2 Round File is an 8-inch Bastard Cut file designed for machinists, engineers, metalworkers, and serious hobbyists. Its half-round profile gives you a flat filing face on one side and a curved edge on the other, letting you work both straight surfaces and inside contours without switching tools.

Ideal for deburring, smoothing, and shaping metal, it excels at finishing concave surfaces, rounding edges, and refining intricate details with reliable, repeatable results.

  • Dual-profile design for flat and curved surfaces: Tackle straight edges and inside contours with a single versatile tool, reducing tool changes and improving control.
  • Bastard-cut for fast material removal: The mid-range cut removes metal quickly while leaving a finer finish than rough cuts, helping you complete projects faster.
  • Durable, long-life construction: Heat-treated steel resists wear and maintains cut precision through heavy use, delivering consistent results project after project.

By combining these capabilities, the Vortex 1/2 Round File speeds up deburring and shaping tasks, reduces downtime due to tool changes, and helps you achieve smooth, accurate finishes on flats and curves. The 8-inch length offers solid reach in tight spaces while letting you keep steady control, and the Bastard Cut provides reliable material removal without sacrificing finish quality. This file is a dependable choice for machinists, engineers, and metalworkers who value consistent performance and long tool life.

Part Numbers

Protool Part Number
PRO2300037
Brand
Vortex
Category
Engineers Files
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Delivery

Free UK mainland delivery on orders over £50 ex VAT. In-stock items ordered before 4:30pm are dispatched the same working day. Full delivery information.

Returns

14-day returns on unused stock items in original packaging. Special-order and bespoke tooling is non-returnable. Read our returns policy.

Technical Support

Over 30 years of machining experience behind the counter. Call 01732 887334, Mon–Thurs 8:30–17:30, Fri 8:30–16:30.

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We are open Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 5pm.

Do you offer Free Next Day delivery?

Yes! We offer Free Next Day delivery via Royal Mail Tracked 24 on all orders over £50 ex VAT*. We also offer Free DPD Local Next Day delivery on all orders over £100 ex VAT*.

We also offer the following:

  • Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.90 (FREE on orders over £50 ex VAT*). Order before 4:30pm for next day delivery. No signature required.
  • DPD Local Next Day — £8.00 (FREE on orders over £100 ex VAT*). Standard next day delivery to UK mainland addresses.
  • Royal Mail Special Delivery — £12.50. Guaranteed delivery before 1pm the next working day.
  • DPD Saturday Delivery — £25.00. Must be ordered on Friday before 4pm. Pre-12pm delivery.

For delivery to Scottish Highlands & Islands, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, or overseas locations, additional charges apply. Please see our delivery page for full details, or call us on 01732 887 334.

*T's & C's and exclusions apply. Please see our delivery page for more information on all our services.

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Not sure if this is the right tool for your job? Ask us about speeds and feeds, material suitability, holders or alternatives — 30+ years of machining experience on the other end.

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Full Range: Vortex 1/2 Round Files

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PRO2300031 1/2 Round Files4 InchBastard Cut£4.83 4-6 weeks
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