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Files, also known as American-pattern and machinists' files, are used to remove material quickly.
Precision files, also known as Swiss-pattern files, are made to exacting measurements to ensure smoothness and are useful for finishing delicate and intricate parts.
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Half-Round Files
Use on concave, convex, and flat surfaces. These files do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.
Double Cut—Surface has two sets of diagonal teeth and is often used with heavier pressure than single cut for rapid material removal.
Single Cut—Surface has one set of diagonal teeth and is often used with light pressure to slowly remove material and sharpen tool-cutting surfaces.
Black-oxide finish resists rust and clogging.
| Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | Finish | For Use On | Each | |
For Coarse Finish | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Straight | ||||||
Double-Cut Round Face × Double-Cut Flat Face | ||||||
| 4" | 7/16" | 1/8" | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 6 3/32" | 9/16" | 1/8" | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 3/4" | 3/16" | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8 1/8" | 3/4" | 3/16" | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 15/16" | 1/4" | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 15/16" | 1/4" | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 12" | 1 1/8" | 5/16" | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 12" | 1 1/8" | 5/16" | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 14" | 1 5/16" | 5/16" | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 14 1/4" | 1 1/4" | 3/8" | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 16" | 1 1/2" | 3/8" | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
Single-Cut Round Face × Single-Cut Flat Face | ||||||
| 14" | 1 5/16" | 5/16" | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Medium Finish | ||||||
Straight | ||||||
Double-Cut Round Face × Double-Cut Flat Face | ||||||
| 10" | 15/16" | 1/4" | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 12" | 1 1/8" | 5/16" | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
Single-Cut Round Face × Double-Cut Flat Face | ||||||
| 6" | 9/16" | 1/8" | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
Tapered | ||||||
Double-Cut Round Face × Double-Cut Flat Face | ||||||
| 4" | 7/16" | 1/8" | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 14" | 1 5/16" | 7/16" | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Fine Finish | ||||||
Straight | ||||||
Double-Cut Round Face × Double-Cut Flat Face | ||||||
| 6 3/32" | 9/16" | 1/8" | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 3/4" | 3/16" | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 15/16" | 1/4" | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 00000 |
Single-Cut Round Face × Double-Cut Flat Face | ||||||
| 4" | 7/16" | 1/8" | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 9/16" | 1/8" | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 3/4" | 3/16" | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 15/16" | 1/4" | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 12" | 1 1/8" | 5/16" | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
Precision Half-Round Files
Made to exacting measurements to ensure smoothness, these files are used for finishing delicate and intricate parts. The half-round shape is good for concave, convex, and flat surfaces. The faces have two sets of diagonal teeth. Files do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.
| Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | For Use On | Each | |
For Coarse Finish (No. 00) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Double-Cut Round Face × Double-Cut Flat Face | |||||
| 4" | 15/32" | 9/64" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 6" | 19/32" | 3/16" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 53/64" | 15/64" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Medium Finish (No. 0) | |||||
Double-Cut Round Face × Double-Cut Flat Face | |||||
| 4" | 15/32" | 9/64" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Fine Finish (No. 1) | |||||
Double-Cut Round Face × Double-Cut Flat Face | |||||
| 6" | 19/32" | 3/16" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 13/16" | 15/64" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Fine Finish (No. 2) | |||||
Double-Cut Round Face × Double-Cut Flat Face | |||||
| 4" | 15/32" | 9/64" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 19/32" | 3/16" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 13/16" | 15/64" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Extra Fine Finish (No. 3) | |||||
Double-Cut Round Face × Double-Cut Flat Face | |||||
| 6" | 19/32" | 3/16" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Extra Fine Finish (No. 4) | |||||
Double-Cut Round Face × Double-Cut Flat Face | |||||
| 4" | 15/32" | 9/64" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 19/32" | 3/16" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
Integrated-Handle Half-Round Files
No separate handle needed—these files shape concave, convex, and flat surfaces right out of the box. The handle is rubber coated for a comfortable grip. Since they’re double cut with two sets of diagonal teeth, you can put more pressure on them than single-cut files for quicker filing. Length does not include the handle.
Files with a black-oxide finish resist rust and clogging.
| Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | Flat Face Tooth Style | Finish | For Use On | Handle Material | Each | |
For Coarse Finish | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Double-Cut Round Face × Double-Cut Flat Face | ||||||||
| 8" | 13/16" | 1/4" | Double Cut | __ | Steel, Iron | Rubber-Coated Plastic | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 8" | 13/16" | 1/4" | Double Cut | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | Rubber-Coated Plastic | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 15/16" | 1/4" | Double Cut | __ | Steel, Iron | Rubber-Coated Plastic | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 15/16" | 1/4" | Double Cut | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | Rubber-Coated Plastic | 00000000 | 00000 |
For Medium Finish | ||||||||
Double-Cut Round Face × Double-Cut Flat Face | ||||||||
| 10" | 15/16" | 1/4" | Double Cut | __ | Steel, Iron | Rubber-Coated Plastic | 00000000 | 00000 |
For Fine Finish | ||||||||
Double-Cut Round Face × Double-Cut Flat Face | ||||||||
| 10" | 15/16" | 1/4" | Double Cut | __ | Steel, Iron | Rubber-Coated Plastic | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 15/16" | 1/4" | Double Cut | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | Rubber-Coated Plastic | 00000000 | 00000 |
Half-Round Diamond Files
Use these files on concave, convex, and flat surfaces. They have diamond abrasive, which is harder and lasts longer than any other abrasive, so you can file titanium and other hard materials.
Flat faces without abrasive won’t scratch nearby surfaces when you’re filing.
| Diamond Surface Lg. | Face Shape (File Type) | Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | For Use On | Each | |
For Coarse Finish (80-100 Grit) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.772" | Round (Abrasive Grit) × Flat (None) | 3 3/8" | 0.201" | 0.083" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Glass, Carbide, Carbon Fiber, Graphite | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 4.33" | Round (Abrasive Grit) × Flat (Abrasive Grit) | 8 1/2" | 0.496" | 0.154" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Glass, Carbide, Carbon Fiber, Graphite | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Medium Finish (120-150 Grit) | |||||||
| 1.772" | Round (Abrasive Grit) × Flat (Abrasive Grit) | 3 3/8" | 0.201" | 0.075" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Glass, Carbide, Carbon Fiber, Graphite | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1.772" | Round (Abrasive Grit) × Flat (None) | 3 3/8" | 0.201" | 0.083" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Glass, Carbide, Carbon Fiber, Graphite | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 4.33" | Round (Abrasive Grit) × Flat (Abrasive Grit) | 8 1/2" | 0.496" | 0.154" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Glass, Carbide, Carbon Fiber, Graphite | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Fine Finish (150-180 Grit) | |||||||
| 1.772" | Round (Abrasive Grit) × Flat (None) | 3 3/8" | 0.201" | 0.083" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Glass, Carbide, Carbon Fiber, Graphite | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 4.33" | Round (Abrasive Grit) × Flat (Abrasive Grit) | 8 1/2" | 0.496" | 0.154" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Glass, Carbide, Carbon Fiber, Graphite | 0000000 | 00000 |
Half-Round Carbide Files
Use on concave, convex, and flat surfaces. Second only to diamond in hardness, these files last 100 times longer than standard files.
For Coarse Finish (60 Grit) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | For Use On | Each | |
| 6" | 5/8" | 3/16" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 8" | 3/4" | 1/4" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 00000000 | 00000 |
Half-Round Files for Stainless Steel
File concave, convex, and flat surfaces with little to no clogging. These corrosion-resistant files have two sets of diagonal teeth. They do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.
Precision Half-Round Files for Stainless Steel
Made to exacting measurements to ensure smoothness, these corrosion-resistant files are used for finishing delicate and intricate parts with little to no clogging. They’re good for concave, convex, and flat surfaces and have two sets of diagonal teeth. Files do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.
Half-Round Files for Aluminum and Soft Metals
Use on concave, convex, and flat surfaces. These files have two sets of diagonal teeth that are specially designed to resist clogging on soft metals. They do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.
Half-Round Rasps
Use on concave, convex, and flat surfaces. These rasps have sharp individual teeth that quickly remove large amounts of soft, clog-prone materials.
Style A rasps do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.
Double Cut—Surface has two sets of diagonal teeth and is often used with heavier pressure than single cut for rapid material removal.
Single Cut—Surface has one set of diagonal teeth and is often used with light pressure to slowly remove material and sharpen tool-cutting surfaces.
Tooth Style | For Coarse Finish | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Style | Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | Round Face | Flat Face | Edge | For Use On | Each | |
| A | 8" | 3/4" | 3/16" | Rasp | Rasp | Single Cut | Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber, Wood, Leather | 0000000 | 000000 |
| A | 10" | 15/16" | 1/4" | Rasp | Rasp | Single Cut | Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber, Wood, Leather | 0000000 | 00000 |
| A | 10" | 1 1/8" | 3/16" | Rasp | Rasp | Single Cut | Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber, Wood, Leather | 0000000 | 00000 |
| A | 12" | 1 1/8" | 5/16" | Rasp | Rasp | Single Cut | Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber, Wood, Leather | 0000000 | 00000 |
| A | 12" | 1 5/16" | 1/4" | Rasp | Rasp | Single Cut | Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber, Wood, Leather | 0000000 | 00000 |
| B | 8" | 7/8" | 3/16" | Rasp × Double Cut | Rasp × Double Cut | None | Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber, Wood, Leather | 000000 | 00000 |
| B | 10" | 1 1/16" | 3/8" | Rasp × Double Cut | Rasp × Double Cut | None | Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber, Wood, Leather | 000000 | 00000 |
Needle Files
The small tip allows precise work in tight spots. These files do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.
Half-round files can be used on concave, convex, and flat surfaces.
Double Cut—Surface has two sets of diagonal teeth and is often used with heavier pressure than single cut for rapid material removal.
| Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | Face Tooth Style | For Use On | Each | |
For Medium Finish (No. 0) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tapered Half Round | ||||||
| 3 1/4" | 0.22" | 0.069" | Double Cut × Double Cut | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 |
For Fine Finish (No. 2) | ||||||
Tapered Half Round | ||||||
| 3 1/4" | 0.22" | 0.069" | Double Cut × Double Cut | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Extra Fine Finish (No. 4) | ||||||
Tapered Half Round | ||||||
| 3 1/4" | 0.22" | 0.069" | Double Cut × Double Cut | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
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. The small tip allows precise work in tight spots. Files have one set of diagonal teeth. They do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.
Half-round files can be used on concave, convex, and flat surfaces.
For Fine Finish (No. 2) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | Face Tooth Style | For Use On | Each | |
Half Round | ||||||
| 6 1/4" | 3/32" | 5/64" | Single Cut | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 |
Diamond Needle Files
The hardest files available, these are the longest lasting and strong enough to file hard materials. The small tip allows precise work in tight spots.
Files with 1.563" diamond surface length are also known as escapement files.
Half-round files can be used on concave, convex, and flat surfaces.
For Coarse Finish (80-100 Grit) | For Medium Finish (120-150 Grit) | For Fine Finish (150-180 Grit) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Surface Lg. | Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | For Use On | Each | Each | Each | |||
Tapered Half Round | ||||||||||
| 1.563" | 5 1/2" | 0.169" | 0.071" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbide, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 2.75" | 5 1/2" | 0.213" | 0.075" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbide, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00000 |
Needle Files for Stainless Steel
Remove material from stainless steel with little to no clogging. These files a have small tip that’s ideal for filing in slots, grooves, and other tight spots on intricate parts. And with a Swiss cut pattern, they’ll file with precision—they’re made to more exact measurements than files with an American cut pattern. Since they’re double cut with two sets of diagonal teeth, you can put more pressure on them than single-cut files for quicker filing. All files resist corrosion.
These files do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.
Half-round files can be used on concave, convex, and flat surfaces.
Files for Air-Powered Filers
Half-round files can be used on concave, convex, and flat surfaces.
Double Cut—Surface has two sets of diagonal teeth and is often used with heavier pressure than single cut for rapid material removal.
Single Cut—Surface has one set of diagonal teeth and is often used with light pressure to slowly remove material and sharpen tool-cutting surfaces.
Smoothing and Polishing Stones
Maintain tools, molds, and dies. These stones can be used by hand or in power tools with a compatible holder. Choose the shape that best matches the contour of your work surface.
Aluminum–oxide stones abrade slowly to create a consistent surface. Also known as India stones.
| Grit (For Finish) | Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | Color | Lubrication | Each | |
Aluminum Oxide—For Use On Steel | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 (Smooth) | 4" | 1/4" | 9/64" | Gray | Oil Filled | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 100 (Smooth) | 4" | 5/16" | 5/32" | Gray | Oil Filled | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 100 (Smooth) | 4" | 3/8" | 13/64" | Gray | Oil Filled | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 100 (Smooth) | 4" | 1/2" | 1/4" | Gray | Oil Filled | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 240 (Extra Smooth) | 4" | 1/4" | 9/64" | Brown | Oil Filled | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 240 (Extra Smooth) | 4" | 5/16" | 5/32" | Brown | Oil Filled | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 240 (Extra Smooth) | 4" | 3/8" | 13/64" | Brown | Oil Filled | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 240 (Extra Smooth) | 4" | 1/2" | 1/4" | Brown | Oil Filled | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 320 (Extra Smooth) | 4" | 1/4" | 9/64" | Orange | Oil Filled | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 320 (Extra Smooth) | 4" | 5/16" | 5/32" | Orange | Oil Filled | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 320 (Extra Smooth) | 4" | 3/8" | 13/64" | Orange | Oil Filled | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 320 (Extra Smooth) | 4" | 1/2" | 1/4" | Orange | Oil Filled | 0000000 | 00000 |