Lie-Nielsen Bed Float

The term »float« for an extra-coarse single-cut file goes back to the 19th century. Formerly developed for making wooden plane bodies, they are now also used for surfaces that are difficult to work on in cabinetmaking. A hardness of 52 HRC allows resharpening by hand.Use:

• For hard materials and end grain
• For making wooden plane bodies
• For finishing mortises

Advantages:

• Creates smooth surfaces
• Controlled removal of material allows precise working
• Resharpenable