WOODEN FILE HANDLE, DRIVE-ON (LONG FERRULE)
NOTE:
a) All files should be used with a handle
b) This is a general guide only because the tang sizes on files vary by file manufacturer
c) The file should fit in the handle so the base of the handle is either solidly touching the shoulder of the file or very close. No more than 10% of the length of the tang should be seen with the handle securely attached.
d) The handle is considered secure when it can not be pulled off the file by hand by the operator.
The following is a general guide only, because the tang sizes on files vary by file manufacturer. Oddly enough there are lots of government specifications on the files themselves but none on the tang portion other than what hardness they should be.
This kiln dried handle made of New England hardwood to avoid splitting, is stained and varnish coated. A ‘long ferrule’ style of heavy gage construction. The hole is step drilled to hold the wedge shaped file tang rigidly, locking the file in place. The file handle is driven on with a hammer and not intended for reuse. This handle meets all U.S. government specifications NN-H-00106c (GSA-FSS).
For File Length USA Made Qty./Box Wt./Doz.
For 4” (100mm) thin tang files – see below recommendation 39100 12 1.1 lb/0.5 kg
For 4” (100mm) ‘A’ type files and 6” 150mm) ‘B’ type 39200 12 1.4 lb/0.63 kg
For 6” (150mm) ‘A’ type files and 8” (200mm) ‘B’ type 39300 12 2.0 lb/0.91 kg
For 8” (200mm) ‘A’ type files and 10” (250mm) ‘B’ type 39400 12 2.2 lb/1.0 kg
For 10” (250mm) ‘A’ type files and 12” (300mm) ‘B’ type 39500 12 2.2 lb/1.0 kg
For 14” (250mm) ‘A’ type files and 16” (300mm) ‘B’ type 39550 12 2.2 lb/1.0 kg
RECOMMENDATION: Type “A” is for large tang files such as Flat, Hand, Mill, Knife, Warding or Half Round and all shapes other than for type “B” which is for thin tang files like Round, Square, Three Square, and Taper. 39550 is best for Farrier Rasps.
ALSO SEE:
- Wooden File Handle, Drive-On, Short Ferrule
- Wooden File Handle, Screw-On
- Plastic File Handle with Inserts