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About Files

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.

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 meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505 standards, so they’re certified to protect you from a maximum of 1,000 volts of electricity.

Nonsparking Rectangular Files

Made from beryllium copper, these files won’t create sparks as you smooth and shape workpieces.

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.

Integrated-Handle Half-Round Files

No separate handle needed—these files shape concave, convex, and flat surfaces right out of the box.

File Sets

Keep multiple files on hand for workpieces of different shapes and sizes.

Precision File Sets

Made to exacting measurements, the files in these sets give you precise control over how much material you remove. Also known as Swiss-pattern files, they create more consistent finishes than American-pattern files.

Half-Round Diamond Files

Use these files on concave, convex, and flat surfaces.

Rectangular Diamond Files

Diamond abrasive makes these the hardest, strongest, and longest-lasting files available.

Thin-Face Diamond File Sets

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

Diamond File Sets

File hard materials with these sets, which include the hardest, longest-lasting files available.

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.

Rectangular Carbide Files

Second only to diamond in hardness, these files last 100 times longer than standard files.

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.

Files for Plastics, Laminates, and Fiberglass

Extra-sharp teeth cut quickly.

Files for Painted Surfaces

Shave bumps and dried paint drips off the wall without scuffing the surrounding area. These files are also known as denibbing files since paint imperfections are commonly called nibs.

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.

Rectangular Files for Stainless Steel

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

Chain Saw Files

Slide these files between teeth on a chain saw to sharpen their cutting edges.

Chain Saw File Sets

With files, handles, and file guides, these sets come with everything you need to repair full- and semi-chisel chain saw teeth.

Half-Round Rasps

Use on concave, convex, and flat surfaces.

Rectangular Rasps

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

Needle and Detail Files

Carbide Needle Files

Reach into tight spots with the fine tips on these files. They last 100 times longer than standard files.

Carbide Needle File Sets

These file sets last 100 times longer than standard files. Small tips allow you to work in small spaces.

Diamond Needle Files

These narrow files are the hardest available, and are strong enough to file hard materials in small holes, grooves, and slots.

Diamond Needle File Sets

Use these extremely hard, long-lasting file sets to remove hard materials from small holes, grooves, and slots.

Needle Files

The small tip allows precise work in tight spots.

Economy Needle File Sets

These files are for infrequent use.

Needle File Sets

The files in these sets have small tips for precise work in tight spots. They stand up to frequent use.

Needle File Sets for Stainless Steel

Keep different shapes of needle files on hand to remove material from stainless steel.

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Multitools

An alternative to Swiss Army knives, these contain a variety of tools aside from knives for use on the go.