Bring professional-level metal finishing to your bench with the APEX TOOL GROUP Mill File – Smooth Cut, 10" (25.4 cm) – 191087040 / 08704NN. Designed specifically for draw-filing and finishing metals, this precision mill file is a favorite among gunsmiths, machinists, armorers, and serious DIY metalworkers who demand flat, clean, and consistent results on every stroke. Brownells Sverige+2Brownells France+2
10" Smooth-Cut Mill File for Precision Metal Work
The MILL FILES 191087040 is the 10" smooth cut model in Apex Tool Group’s professional mill file lineup:
If you’re moving from rough shaping into the final truing and smoothing stage, this is exactly the file you want in your hand.
Purpose-Built for Draw-Filing & Finishing Metals
Apex designed this mill file specifically for draw-filing and finishing, not rough hogging:
Ideal for leveling and flattening long flats—like rifle barrels, bolt handles, and receiver rails
Excellent for blending and refining machined surfaces prior to sanding, stoning, or polishing
Perfect for improving the finish on scope bases, mounting pads, brackets, and jigs
Brownells describes this series as made “especially for draw-filing and finishing metals,” with geometry tailored for precise control. Brownells Sverige+2Brownells France+2
Tapers in Width, Constant Thickness for True Flats
The geometry of the 191087040 mill file is engineered for accurate, predictable results:
This design helps you avoid dishing, rolling edges, or washing out flats—crucial when fitting parts or tuning action surfaces.
Single-Cut Sides & Edges for Clean, Refined Finish
Unlike coarse bastard files, this smooth-cut mill file uses a single-cut pattern on both faces and edges:
Single cut on sides and edges for a fine, even bite that leaves a smoother finish with minimal deep scratch marks Brownells Sverige+2Brownells France+2
Ideal as a finishing file after a second-cut or bastard file has done the heavy stock removal
Reduces the amount of follow-up sanding, stoning, or polishing required to reach your final finish
For gunsmithing, it’s perfect for prepping surfaces before stone work or cold blue, and for metal fabrication it’s excellent for cleaning up welds and saw cuts.
Professional Dimensions for Shop Use
Apex and Brownells list detailed dimensions for this 10" smooth-cut mill file:
That size gives you:
Enough length for two-handed draw-filing on barrels, rails, and longer flats
Enough width to stabilize the file across broader surfaces
A thickness that feels solid in the hand without being cumbersome
It’s a sweet-spot size for daily bench work in both gunsmithing and machine shops.
Ideal for Gunsmithing, Machining & Fabrication
The MILL FILES 191087040 – Smooth Cut, 10" is a natural fit for:
Gunsmiths & armorers
Draw-filing barrels and receivers
Truing scope bases and mount pads
Cleaning and squaring slide flats, bolt lugs, and small components
Machinists & fabricators
Finishing milled surfaces
Dressing and smoothing cut edges on plate or bar stock
Prepping welds for blending and final finishing
Serious DIY metalworkers
Sharpening tools and saws
Smoothing brackets, hinges, fixtures, and custom parts
Any time you need flat, smooth, and consistent metal surfaces, this file belongs in the workflow.
APEX TOOL GROUP Quality with Gunsmith-Grade Credibility
Sold by major gunsmith suppliers like Brownells and Crow Wholesale, this file is part of the APEX TOOL GROUP professional line: Brownells Europe+3Brownells UK+3Crow Wholesale+3
Listed as “Smooth Cut, 10" (25.4cm)” mill file, Crow # 191087040, MFR # 08704NN Crow Wholesale+1
Built for durability, consistent tooth geometry, and accurate shape over a long service life
Trusted in gunsmith, industrial, and fabrication shops worldwide
This isn’t a cheap hardware store file—it’s a shop-grade precision tool designed for real work.
Key Specifications – MILL FILES 191087040
From Brownells and Apex distributors: Crow Wholesale+4Brownells Sverige+4Brownells France+4
Brand: APEX TOOL GROUP
Product Type: Mill File
Style: Smooth cut, 10" (25.4 cm)
Crow / SKU #: 191087040
Manufacturer Part Number: 08704NN
Length: 10"
Width: ~31/32" (24.6 mm)
Thickness: ~11/64" (4.4 mm)
Cut Pattern: Smooth, single cut on sides and edges
Geometry: Slight taper in width; thickness constant over full length; both edges square
Primary Use: Draw-filing and finishing metals; gunsmithing, machining, and general metal fabrication
Why Choose the APEX 10" Smooth Cut Mill File 191087040?
Specifically designed for draw-filing and finishing metals
Smooth cut, single-cut pattern delivers refined surfaces with precise control
10" length and pro-grade geometry make it ideal for truing flats, deburring, and fine fitting
Square edges and constant thickness support accurate, repeatable results on critical parts
Backed by APEX TOOL GROUP’s reputation and trusted by major gunsmith suppliers around the world
If you’re serious about precision metal finishing, the MILL FILES 191087040 – APEX TOOL GROUP Smooth Cut 10" Mill File deserves a permanent spot in your gunsmithing or metalworking toolkit.
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