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Ball	Cylinder

Half Round	Hex

Oval	Rectangle

Square	Tapered Cone

Tree

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

Metric

	Length Length

	Width Width

	Thread Size Thread Size

	Thread Type Thread Type

UNC

UNF

Metric

	Thread Pitch Thread Pitch

1 mm

1.25 mm

1.5 mm

	Individual/Set Individual/Set

Individual

Set

	File Sizes Included File Sizes Included

For 0.8 to 3 mm thread
pitches

For 11 to 24 threads per inch

For 9 to 32 threads per inch

	Number of Pieces Number of Pieces

	For Finish For Finish

	Number of Files Number of Files

	Cut Pattern Cut Pattern

	American

	Face Tooth Style Face Tooth Style

Double Cut

	Number of Dies Number of Dies

	Thickness Thickness

	Face Shape Face Shape

Flat

Round

	Edge Shape Edge Shape

Flat

	File Type File Type

	Standard

	File Style File Style

Tapered

	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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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.

Burs for Soft Metals and Plastics

Specially spaced flutes quickly remove materials such as aluminum, brass, bronze, and plastics without clogging.

Changeable-Blade Deburring Scrapers

Changeable-Blade Deburring
Scraper and Countersink Sets

These sets come with a handle and multiple blades. Switch them out to suit your application.

Heavy Duty Changeable-Blade Deburring Scrapers

Use with blades that have a 0.125" shank and trade numbers with a prefix of E, S, or EX.

Changeable-Blade Deburring Scrapers

Use with blades that have a 0.1" shank and trade numbers with a prefix of B or N.

Heavy Duty High-Visibility
Changeable-Blade Deburring Scraper Sets

These sets include four handles and four blades.

Heavy Duty High-Visibility
Changeable-Blade Deburring Scrapers

The long blades on these scrapers are designed for frequent use, and colored handles make them easy to see and keep organized.

High-Visibility Changeable-Blade
Deburring Scraper Sets

These sets include four handles and four blades.

High-Visibility Changeable-Blade Deburring Scrapers

Colored handles make these tools easy to see and keep organized.

Adjustable-Length Changeable-Blade
Deburring Scrapers

Use with blades that have a 0.1" shank and trade numbers with a prefix of B.

Heavy Duty Adjustable-Length
Changeable-Blade Deburring Scrapers

Use with blades that have a 0.125" shank and trade numbers with a prefix of E, S, or EX.

Pocket-Size Changeable-Blade Deburring Scrapers

Carry these slim-handled tools comfortably in your pocket.

Changeable-Blade Ratcheting Deburring Scrapers

To save time and effort, these scrapers have a ratcheting mechanism to smooth the edges of tubes and holes without removing and repositioning the scraper. Replace the blade when it’s dull, or change it with a different blade style.

Deburring Blades

Choose from a range of shapes to deburr holes, edges, and flat surfaces.

Long-Life Deburring Blades

These blades hold up against repeated use better than standard deburring blades.

Heavy Duty Deburring Blades

Longer than standard blades, these are designed for more frequent use.

Long-Life Heavy Duty Deburring Blades

These blades are titanium nitride (TiN) coated for wear resistance.

Deburring Scrapers

Slide the blades on these scrapers along a workpiece to smooth edges or remove material. They are also known as machinist’s scrapers.

Deburring Scraper Sets

Also known as machinist's scrapers, these tools remove material and smooth edges on a workpiece.

Pocket-Size Deburring Scrapers

Carry these slim-handled tools comfortably in your pocket.

Adjustable-Blade Deburring Scrapers

A clamp lets you change the length of the blade.

Small-Hole Deburring Scrapers

Triangular blades deburr the edges of small holes.

Sheet Metal Deburring Scrapers

Remove burs from both sides of sheet metal edges.

Deburring Scrapers for Tube Edges

Place the tool over your tube and twist to deburr.

Screwdriver/Deburring Scrapers for Conduit

Smooth the edges of cut conduit and screw in fittings with a single hand tool.

Deburring Bits for Bit Screwdrivers and Power Tools

Quickly attach and remove these bits from interchangeable-bit tools.

Bit Adapter/Deburring Bits for Conduit

Power troublesome burrs off of thin-wall (EMT) conduit and attach fittings in less time than traditional hand tools. These bits have a 1/4" hex shank that fits quick-change drill chucks and power screwdrivers to quickly deburr the inside and outside edges of conduit in a single step.

Smoothing and Polishing Stones for Aluminum and Soft Metals

Smoothing and Polishing Stones
for Aluminum and Soft Metals

The abrasive is specially treated for use on aluminum, brass, bronze, and other soft metal molds and dies.

Sanding Sticks for Aluminum, Soft Metals, and Nonmetals

Sanding Sticks for Aluminum,
Soft Metals, and Nonmetals

The rubber backing cushions the abrasive to prevent gouging your aluminum, soft metal, and nonmetal work surfaces.

Threading

Thread Repairing Die and File Sets for Tight Spots

Renew external threads in a wide range of sizes. The dies in these sets have a narrower width than standard dies, making them a good choice for thread repair in tight spots.

Internal Thread Repairing File Sets

Restore bolt, hole, pipe, and conduit threading with this set of four files.

Internal Thread Repairing Files

One file restores a range of thread sizes in most hole diameters.

Internal Pipe and Conduit Thread Repairing Files

Repair rusted and damaged threads in pipe and conduit. These files are for use in most hole diameters.

External Screw Thread Repairing Files

Repair rusted and damaged threads on any diameter bolt, stud, or rod.

External Screw, Pipe, and Conduit
Thread Repairing File Sets

Multiple files and handles are included in these sets.

External Pipe and Conduit Thread Repairing Files

One file restores pipe and conduit threads in many sizes.

Rockwell Hardness Testers

These testers use an indenter to measure hardness.

Pressure-Grip Rockwell Hardness Testers

Operate these testers with one hand. Squeeze the handles until the penetrator contacts the test material and a reading appears on the dial indicator.

Files for Aluminum and Soft Metals

Rectangular Files for Aluminum and Soft Metals