Get glass-smooth metal finishes and perfect flats with the APEX TOOL GROUP Mill File 8" (20.3 cm) Smooth Cut – 191085600. Purpose-built for draw-filing, sharpening, and fine metal finishing, this 8" mill file is a staple on the benches of gunsmiths, machinists, armorers, and serious DIY metalworkers who demand precise control and a clean, professional surface. Brownells UK+1
8" Smooth-Cut Mill File – The Go-To Finishing File
The MILL FILES 191085600 is the 8" smooth-cut model in Apex Tool Group’s professional mill file line:
If you’re past the rough shaping stage and ready to flatten, refine, and blend surfaces, this 8" smooth-cut mill file is exactly what you reach for.
Precision Geometry for Flat, Accurate Work
Apex Tool Group builds this file with classic mill-file geometry that supports precision metalwork:
Rectangular shape for smoothing and sharpening straight surfaces Drills and Cutters+1
Slight taper in width toward the tip for better access in slots and tight areas Brownells UK+1
Constant thickness over the working length to help maintain truly flat surfaces when draw-filing Brownells UK
Approx. dimensions (8" variant): 25/32" wide x 9/64" thick Brownells UK
This geometry helps you avoid rounding edges or washing out flats—critical when you’re fitting firearm parts or precision components.
Single-Cut Teeth & Square Edges for Clean Finishes
The 8" Smooth Cut Mill File 191085600 features a tooth layout tailored to fine finishing:
Single-cut texture on the sides and edges for a smooth, uniform bite that leaves a refined surface Drills and Cutters+1
Two square edges, allowing you to:
That combination makes it ideal for tasks like:
Truing scope base flats and rail sections
Cleaning up slide rails, receiver flats, and small brackets
Dressing saw teeth, tool edges, and cut-off surfaces
You get crisp control and a finish that often needs only minimal follow-up with stones or abrasive paper.
Ideal for Draw-Filing, Sharpening & Gunsmithing
Mill files like this APEX 8" smooth cut are widely recommended for:
Draw-filing barrels, bolts, and receivers to get ultra-flat, linear finishes
Sharpening mill or circular saws in the shop or on-site Drills and Cutters+1
Breaking edges and deburring machined parts without leaving deep scratch marks
Fine-fitting 1911 rails, locking lugs, sear/hammer areas (before final stones), and other firearm components in gunsmithing environments Crow Wholesale+1
For gunsmiths and precision metalworkers, this file is a must-have in the “finishing” section of the tool rack.
Compact, Shop-Friendly & Easy to Control
At 8", this mill file hits the sweet spot between control and productivity:
Long enough for efficient, two-handed draw-filing on small to medium flats
Short enough for close-up detail work on receivers, slides, brackets, and fixtures
Approx. shipping weight: about 0.20 lb / 0.09 kg—light in hand but substantial enough for steady, chatter-free strokes Frisco Guns+1
It’s a natural “reach-first” file for daily bench work.
Made by Apex Tool Group – Professional Shop Quality
The MILL FILE 8 (20.3 cm) Smooth Cut 191085600 is manufactured by Apex Tool Group, whose Nicholson-branded and related files are trusted by professionals worldwide:
Listed by major gunsmith and industrial suppliers as a shop-grade mill file designed for metal finishing Frisco Guns+3Crow Wholesale+3Brownells UK+3
Built to provide long tool life and consistent tooth geometry, so your file continues to cut true instead of skating or glazing prematurely
This is a professional tool—not a disposable hardware-store file—made to earn a permanent place next to your vise.
Key Specifications – MILL FILES 191085600
From Apex Tool Group distributors and gunsmith supply catalogs: Frisco Guns+3Crow Wholesale+3Brownells UK+3
Brand: Apex Tool Group
Product Type: Mill File
Model: 8" (20.3 cm) Smooth Cut
Crow / SKU #: 191085600
Manufacturer Part Number: 08560 – 8" Smooth Cut Mill File
Length: 8"
Width (approx.): 25/32"
Thickness (approx.): 9/64"
Cut: Smooth (single-cut sides and edges)
Shape: Rectangular, slightly tapered in width
Edges: Two square edges
Primary Uses: Draw-filing, finishing metals, sharpening mill/circular saws, gunsmith & machine work
Why Add the APEX 8" Smooth Cut Mill File 191085600 to Your Bench?
Perfect all-around finishing file for gunsmithing, machining, fabrication, and maintenance
Smooth-cut, single-cut teeth deliver refined surfaces with excellent control
8" length and precise geometry make it ideal for draw-filing flats and cleaning edges
Built by Apex Tool Group and widely stocked by gunsmith tool suppliers, so you know it’s shop-proven
If you’re building a serious metalworking or gunsmithing toolkit and want a dedicated file for fine finishing and accurate flats, the MILL FILES 191085600 – Apex Tool Group Mill File 8" (20.3 cm) Smooth Cut is an essential addition to your bench.
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