Wataoka Wood Pro 170mm Half Round File is a Japanese-made woodworking file designed for shaping, smoothing and refining both flat and curved surfaces. Featuring a traditional half round profile, it offers the versatility to work across contours, curved edges and flat sections, making it a useful addition to any woodworking toolkit. With a 170mm working length, 200mm overall length and 20mm width, it provides a good balance of control and efficient material removal.
The Wood Pro tooth pattern delivers a positive cutting action with effective chip clearance, helping to reduce clogging and maintain a consistent cut. The half round profile is particularly useful for shaping curves and creating smooth transitions, whilst the precision-milled teeth leave a clean surface finish. For best results, use light pressure and maintain contact with the workpiece on the return stroke to help reduce the accumulation of cutting dust on the file.
Featuring a 170mm working length, 200mm overall length and 20mm width, this file is suitable for working wood with accuracy and control. The finish achieved is comparable to approximately 280 grit abrasive, making it well suited to final shaping and surface preparation before applying paint, oil, varnish or other finishes.
Wataoka is a long-established Japanese file manufacturer based in Hiroshima, with a reputation for producing high-quality files that combine traditional craftsmanship with practical performance.
Ideal for furniture makers, joiners, woodcarvers, luthiers and general woodworkers, the Wataoka Wood Pro 170mm Half Round File is an excellent choice for refining curves, smoothing contours and preparing timber surfaces for finishing. Supplied as an individual file.