Question about Nicholson Files - Flat vs. Mill

[drew2]

I am trying to get a range of 10" flat files (for axe sharpening) and I don't understand the different models

What is the difference between a flat ******* cut and a mill ******* cut? Below are the part numbers that I am looking at. Thanks!

10" flat ******* cut 03665
10" flat second cut 03698
10" flat smooth cut 03731

10"mill ******* cut 08642
10"mill second cut 08673
10"mill smooth cut 08704

 

[Outlawmws]

Mill is single cut

Flat are double cut.

 

[royesses]

Go to:http://www.apexhandtools.com/brands/nicholson_files/

on the left side of the page click on files selection guides and on the pull-down menu choose file terminology guide. It explains the cuts and types with text and drawings.

 

[drew2]

Ah I don't know how I missed that guide on their site. Thank you to both of you!

 

[metaldad]

Nicholson, a former USA company, now makes their products in Central America. I cleared out the USA NOS at the local orange box recently.
(Honduras or Guatemala, I believe)

 

[drew2]

I have read that news while searching about them but hadn't seen a decent alternative proposed. All of their files that I have found locally have the N suffix on them (meaning manufactured abroad)

 

[metaldad]

I have read that news while searching about them but hadn't seen a decent alternative proposed. All of their files that I have found locally have the N suffix on them (meaning manufactured abroad)

Mebbe Nicaragua

 

[drew2]

I think production is now in Mexico and Brazil. Just found some Nicholson USA made 10" double cut *******, 8" double cut *******, and 6" single cut ******* at Lowes.

 

[CWP1616L]

Make sure you push the file and never pull it.