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3,911 Products

Fabricating and Machining

Files

Debur, polish, and sharpen nearly any material

File Handles

Push, twist, or clamp onto file tangs to securely grip files

Electrical Contact Files

Electrical Contact Files

File down contacts on electrical components such as spark plugs and switches for clean connections

Filers

Power with compressed air to remove material with less effort than files alone

Burs

Cut excess material to smooth surfaces and holes using a rotary power tool like a die grinder

Deburring Tools

Deburring Tools

Changeable or fixed cutting blades shave rough edges from surfaces, holes, and pipe

Deburring Blades

Deburring Blades

Scrape burs from flat surfaces and the edges of holes, sheets, and pipe using a changeable-blade tool

Deburring Pads

Sand down burs on large, flat surfaces and sharp edges; also known as unitized blocks

Deburring Bits

Remove sharp points from straight edges, holes, and pipe with a bit screwdriver

Polishing Stones

Polishing Stones

Create a finer, more polished finish on tools, molds, and dies than sanding sticks

Polishing Stone Holders

Polishing Stone Holders

Grip polishing stones for manual use or mount them to power tools

Sharpening Stones

Sharpening Stones

Sharpen a variety of tools such as knives, chisels, and plane blades

Knife Steels

Straighten blade edges

Sharpening Guides

Sharpening Guides

Strike your sharpening stone with your blade at the correct angle for a razor-sharp edge—every time

Sharpening Stone Mats

Sharpening Stone Mats

Grip your stone and work surface to prevent slips while you sharpen

Sharpening Compounds

Sharpening Compounds

Convert flat surfaces into tool-sharpening stations

Chain Saw Sharpeners

Chain Saw Sharpeners

Restore and maintain the cutting edges on chain saws

Sanding Sticks and Bricks

Sanding Sticks and Bricks

Deburr and smooth larger work surfaces and machine parts than polishing stones

Rotary Sanding Pads

Rotary Sanding Pads

Reach into pipes, tubes, corners, and slots to smooth their surfaces and remove paint and rust

Oscillating Tool Sanding Pads

Oscillating Tool Sanding Pads

Set up your oscillating tool to sand surfaces

Thread-Repairing Files

Thread-Repairing Files

Spot fix rusted and damaged threads along screws, pipe, or conduit

Dies

Cut or restore external threads on fasteners, pipe, or conduit

Multitools

A variety of tools and blades all in one

Parts Baskets

Contain parts for cleaning and moving them in and out of washers

Deflashing Tools

Deflashing Tools

Remove flash from plastic parts after additive manufacturing or injection molding

Planes

Smooth and reduce the thickness of wood, metal, plastic, and plaster surfaces

Deburring Tool Holders

Deburring Tool Holders

Deburr using your CNC machine without complex programming

Containers, Storage, and Furniture

File Holders

Keep documents organized in wall-mount, desktop, and revolving holders

File Folders

Store and organize documents in file holders and cabinets

Document Binders

Document Binders

Organize and display documents, magazines, catalogs, and reference books

Document Protectors

Document Protectors

Shield documents and manuals in transparent pouches

Document Stands

Document Stands

Display books and documents propped open

Bur Containers

Store and organize burs in fabric pouches, plastic cases, or wood boxes

Clipboards

Secure papers on portable writing surfaces

File Cabinets

Secure files in each drawer with a single lock or store large flat documents

Card Organizers

Card Organizers

Store and file business and index cards

Tool Rolls

Slide tools in the pockets and roll up for compact storage

Document Racks

Access large documents, such as blueprints and technical drawings, faster than if they're piled in drawers

Bookends

Support books and keep them upright

Building and Machinery Hardware

Lock Picks

Open locks that are damaged or missing keys

Padlock Shims

Slide between the shackle and body to open padlocks that are damaged or missing keys

Broken Key Extractors

Broken Key Extractors

Pull broken key stubs out of lock cylinders

Fastening and Joining

Document Clips

Hold loose papers together without creating a permanent mark

Rivet Tools

Install and remove blind, solid, hollow, and other types of rivets

Communication

Document Binder Dividers

Document Binder Dividers

Organize and separate documents by subject or type

Tag Organizing Stations

Tag Organizing Stations

Keep frequently used tags handy

Tabs

Call attention to important sections in documents and organize hanging file folders

Time Card and Badge Holders

Time Card and Badge Holders

Display time cards and badges for quick access and identification

Index Cards

Record information on small cards

Bulletin Boards

Bulletin Boards

Pin up messages and announcements

Measuring and Inspecting

Hardness Testers

Hardness Testers

Determine the Rockwell, Brinell, or Durometer hardness of any material

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