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Ball	Barrette

Cone	Convex- Concave

Crossing	Cylinder

Detail	Disc

Flame	Half Round

Inverted Cone	Joint

Knife	Marking

Oval	Point

Rectangle	Round

Slitting	Square

Tapered Cone	Tree

Triangle

	For Use On For Use On

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	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

	Length Length

	Width Width

	Thickness Thickness

	Face Tooth Style Face Tooth Style

	File Type File Type


Standard	Abrasive Grit

	File Style File Style

Tapered

Straight

Thin Tapered

	Cut Pattern Cut Pattern


American	Swiss

	Edge Tooth Style Edge Tooth Style

Single Cut

None

Double Cut

	Individual/Set Individual/Set

Individual

Set

	Flexibility Flexibility

Flexible

Rigid

Bend and Stay

	Grit Grit

	Face Shape Face Shape

Flat

Round

	Edge Shape Edge Shape

Flat

	Abrasive Material Abrasive Material

Diamond

Aluminum Oxide

Steel

	Diameter Diameter

	Handle Material Handle Material

Wood

Steel

Plastic

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

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Multipurpose Files

Rectangular Files

These files have a tang that fits into separate handle.

Integrated-Handle Rectangular Files

No need for a separate handle—these files have one built in.

Precision Rectangular Files

Made to exacting measurements to ensure smoothness, these files are used for finishing delicate and intricate parts. Also known as Swiss-pattern files.

Scratch-Free Rectangular Files

Curved rows of teeth on both sides clear chips and create a scratch-free finish. Also known as auto-body and milled-tooth files.

Electrical-Insulating Rectangular Files

An insulated handle protects against shock from accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These files are tested to 1,000 volts to meet ASTM F1505.

Half-Round Files

Remove material quickly. Also known as American-pattern and machinists’ files.

Precision Half-Round Files

Made to exacting measurements to ensure smoothness, these files are used for finishing delicate and intricate parts. Also known as Swiss-pattern files.

Electrical-Insulating Half-Round Files

An insulated handle protects against shock from accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These tools are tested to 1,000 volts to meet ASTM F1505.

Round Files

Remove material quickly. Also known as American-pattern and machinists’ files.

Precision Round Files

Made to exacting measurements to ensure smoothness, these files are used for finishing delicate and intricate parts. Also known as Swiss-pattern files.

Triangular Files

Remove material quickly. Also known as American-pattern and machinists’ files.

Precision Triangular Files

Made to exacting measurements to ensure smoothness, these files are used for finishing delicate and intricate parts. Also known as Swiss-pattern files.

Electrical-Insulating Triangular Files

An insulated handle protects against shock from accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These tools are tested to 1,000 volts to meet ASTM F1505.

Square Files

File slots, keyways, grooves, and corners with these four-sided tools.

Knife Files

Get into tight angles, corners, and slots.

Diamond Files

Integrated-Handle Rectangular Diamond Files

The wood handle provides a comfortable grip.

Rectangular Diamond Files

These are the hardest, longest-lasting files available, and are strong enough to file hard materials.

Flexible Rectangular Diamond Files

Flex these files to access hard-to-reach spots.

Thin-Face Rectangular Diamond Files

Thinner than standard diamond files, these are good for reaching into small slots and narrow spaces.

Round Diamond Files

Good for filing holes and concave surfaces.

Triangular Diamond Files

With three filing surfaces, these files work in spots others can't.

Square Diamond Files

File slots, keyways, grooves, and corners with these four-sided tools.

Point Diamond Files

Get inside small holes and crevices.

Half-Round Diamond Files

Use on concave, convex, and flat surfaces.

Files for Stainless Steel

Rectangular Files for Stainless Steel

Remove material quickly. Also known as American-pattern and machinists’ files.

Precision Rectangular Files for Stainless Steel

Made to exacting measurements to ensure smoothness, these files are used for finishing delicate and intricate parts. Also known as Swiss-pattern files.

Half-Round Files for Stainless Steel

Remove material quickly. Also known as American-pattern and machinists’ files.

Precision Half-Round Files for Stainless Steel

Made to exacting measurements to ensure smoothness, these files are used for finishing delicate and intricate parts. Also known as Swiss-pattern files.

Round Files for Stainless Steel

Remove material quickly. Also known as American-pattern and machinists’ files.

Precision Round Files for Stainless Steel

Made to exacting measurements to ensure smoothness, these files are used for finishing delicate and intricate parts. Also known as Swiss-pattern files.

Precision Triangular Files for Stainless Steel

Made to exacting measurements to ensure smoothness, these files are used for finishing delicate and intricate parts. Also known as Swiss-pattern files.

Triangular Files for Stainless Steel

Remove material quickly. Also known as American-pattern and machinists’ files.

Square Files for Stainless Steel

File slots, keyways, grooves, and corners with these four-sided tools.

Files for Aluminum and Soft Metals

Rectangular Files for Aluminum and Soft Metals

The most common shape, use these for general purpose filing.

Half-Round Files for Aluminum and Soft Metals

Use on concave, convex, and flat surfaces.

Electrical Contact Files

Clean contacts on electrical components such as spark plugs, switches, relays, and ignition points.

Flexible Electrical Contact Files

Bend and twist these files to clean contacts in hard-to-reach spots.

Pocket-Size Electrical Contact Files

A pen-shaped holder stores six files.

Files for Plastics, Laminates, and Fiberglass

Extra-sharp teeth cut quickly.

Chain Saw Files

Get between teeth on chain saws to sharpen their cutting edges. Also known as blunt round chain saw files.

Needle and Detail Files

Needle Files

The small tip allows precise work in tight spots.

Bend-and-Stay Needle Files

Bend these files to conform to your workpiece and they will hold the shape until you bend them again. They can be bent more than 100 times without breaking.