Ingco Round Steel File 200mm HSRF088

Our review

This is a round steel file from Ingco, 200mm long and made from T12 steel, listed as model HSRF088. A round profile like this is the one you reach for when the job involves curves, circular openings or enlarging a drilled hole, since a flat file cannot get into those shapes. It suits metalworkers, fitters, mechanics and serious home workshop users rather than someone who only files wood occasionally. Before buying, think about the cut you need, because files come in different coarseness grades and the listing does not state one here, so confirm it if that matters to you. Also check the diameter and whether you want a handle, since neither is given. Compare it with other 200mm round files on hardness, tooth pattern and handle fit, and remember a file works best with light, steady strokes and a brush to clear the teeth.