Dial in precision metalwork and tight-fitting parts with the Standard Pillar File – Swiss Pattern, #2 Cut, 6" Steel – UPC 037103242150. Manufactured by Apex Tool Group (Crescent/Nicholson heritage), this Swiss pattern pillar file is a go-to tool for gunsmiths, machinists, armorers, jewelers, and precision metalworkers who need accurate material removal, clean surfaces, and safe edges for detailed fitting work. Frisco Guns+2Buds Gun Shop+2
#2 Cut 6" Swiss Pattern Pillar File – Built for Detail & Control
This model is a Standard Swiss Pattern Pillar File, #2 Cut, 6" length, giving you that perfect mid-size file for serious bench work:
Length: 6" (approx. 15.2 cm) Frisco Guns+1
Cut: #2 Swiss cut – a medium-fine cut ideal for accurate shaping and final filing before stones or sandpaper Frisco Guns+1
Material: High-quality steel, designed for long life and consistent cutting Frisco Guns+1
This #2 cut gives you the sweet spot between cutting speed and surface finish, making it excellent for precision fitting and clean-up on small and medium-sized parts.
Slimmer Than a Hand File – Perfect in Tight Spaces
Standard pillar files are designed to give you hand-file performance in a narrower footprint:
Similar in shape to a hand file, but only about two-thirds as wide Buds Gun Shop+1
Rectangular profile with a slim cross-section for better access in channels, slots, and between parts Hubbard Supply+1
The reduced width lets you:
Work on slide rails, sear shoulders, locking recesses, dovetails, and narrow grooves
See what you’re doing more clearly around the cutting area
Maintain fine control where a full-size hand file would be bulky or imprecise
For gunsmithing and small-part machining, that extra control is a big deal.
Double-Cut Sides with Safe Edges – Aggressive Where It Counts
The tooth pattern and edge design are optimized for precision metalworking:
This side-cut/safe-edge combination is perfect when you need to:
Dress a surface that borders a finished edge, radius, or shoulder
File inside sight dovetails, extractor cuts, trigger slots, or between rails
Clean up sear engagement surfaces or lug corners while leaving neighboring surfaces untouched
You get aggressive cutting only where you want it, with built-in protection where you don’t.
Swiss Pattern Precision – Cleaner Cut, Finer Finish
“Swiss pattern” isn’t just a style—it’s a standard for fine, uniform teeth and precision geometry:
Swiss pattern files use more exact measurements and finer tooth spacing than typical American pattern files Hubbard Supply+1
The #2 cut is a medium-fine finish, ideal as a final file before stones, paper, or polishing compounds
Excellent for deburring, edge refinement, and detail shaping on steel, stainless, and non-ferrous metals Brownells+1
This makes the file especially valuable for critical contact surfaces where a rough file would leave deep scratches you don’t want.
Ideal for Gunsmiths, Machinists & Fine Metalwork
The Standard Pillar File – Swiss Pattern #2 Cut 6" is widely used across precision trades:
Gunsmithing & Firearms Work
Fitting 1911 rails, lug recesses, bolt and slide contact surfaces
Cleaning up sear and hammer edges before final stone work
Squaring, deburring, and tuning scope mount cuts, extractor grooves, and magazine lips
Machining & Toolmaking
Dressing and truing small precision components, keys, and slots
Deburring milled edges, dies, and fixtures
Fine-tuning fit on fixturing and jigs
Jewelry, Instrument, and Hobby Metalwork
Anywhere you need small, controlled, high-precision filing, this pillar file shines.
Quality Steel, Tang-Ready for a Handle
Apex Tool Group backs this Swiss pattern file with professional-grade construction:
Manufactured from high-quality steel for long-lasting sharpness and cutting performance Frisco Guns+1
Rectangular pillar design, tapered in thickness for better access and control Hubbard Supply
Standard tang ready to accept a file handle (sold separately) for improved comfort and leverage during extended use Hubbard Supply+1
Add your favorite handle and you’ve got a precision tool that feels secure and natural in the hand.
Key Specifications – STANDARD PILLAR FILES – SWISS PATTERN 037103242150
From Apex distributors and gunsmith supply listings: Brownells+3Frisco Guns+3Buds Gun Shop+3
Brand / Manufacturer: Apex Tool Group (Crescent/Nicholson heritage)
Product Line: Standard Pillar Files – Swiss Pattern
UPC: 037103242150
Length: 6"
Style: Swiss Pattern Pillar File
Cut: #2 (medium-fine)
Profile: Rectangular pillar, similar to a hand file but ~2/3 as wide
Teeth: Double-cut on sides, safe edges
Material: Steel
Typical Use: Precision fitting, deburring, and fine metal finishing on firearms and small parts
Why Choose the Standard Swiss Pattern Pillar File #2 Cut 6"?
Swiss pattern #2 cut delivers excellent control, smooth surfaces, and accurate shaping
6" length and slim pillar profile are perfect for tight spaces and detailed gunsmith work
Double-cut faces with safe edges let you cut aggressively where needed while protecting adjacent surfaces
Made by a trusted industrial tool maker and widely stocked by gunsmith and shooting suppliers
Ideal for gunsmiths, machinists, jewelers, and precision hobbyists who care about fit, finish, and consistency
If you’re building or refining a serious metalworking or gunsmithing toolkit, the Standard Pillar Files – Swiss Pattern #2 Cut 6" Steel (UPC 037103242150) is a precision file you’ll reach for again and again.
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