Martin 1158F Standard Body File, 14" Overall Length

Martin 1158F Standard Body File, 14" Overall Length

• The Martin 1158F Standard Body File is a professional-grade hand tool designed for automotive body metal shaping, smoothing, and refinishing applications. Featuring a vixen milled curved tooth blade and flexible construction, this 14-inch body file is ideal for contouring and leveling metal surfaces during collision repair and restoration work.
• Features:
  • Vixen milled curved tooth blade designed for efficient metal shaping and smoothing
  • Flexible file design conforms to curved body panels and crowned surfaces
  • Compatible with adjustable body file holders for controlled contouring
  • Standard cut 8-tooth blade suitable for automotive metal refinishing
  • Constructed from durable steel for long service life
  • Designed for professional auto body repair and restoration work
  • Made in the USA
• Applications:
  • Automotive body metal refinishing
  • Collision repair and restoration
  • Panel contouring and smoothing
  • Sheet metal shaping
  • Removing high spots and imperfections in body filler and metal
• Specifications:
  • Manufacturer: Martin Sprocket
  • Part Number: 1158F
  • Product Type: Body File
  • Type: Standard
  • Cut Type: Milled
  • Blade Style: Plain Blade
  • Tooth Count: 8
  • Overall Length: 14 Inches
  • Material: Steel
  • Applications: Metal Refinishing
  • Item Weight: 10.6 oz.
  • Product Dimensions: 14" x 2.76" x 0.39"
  • Country of Origin: USA
• The Martin 1158F may also be referred to as auto body file, vixen file, metal shaping file, flexible body file, automotive finishing file, and sheet metal refinishing file.

Q: What is the primary use of the Martin 1158F Body File?
A: It is designed for automotive body metal shaping, smoothing, contouring, and refinishing applications.

Q: What type of tooth pattern does this file use?
A: The file features a standard cut 8-tooth vixen milled curved tooth blade for efficient material removal and smooth finishing.

Q: Can this file conform to curved body panels?
A: Yes. Its flexible design allows it to conform to crowned and curved automotive body panels when used with adjustable file holders.