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	Shape Shape


Rectangle	Round

Half Round	Triangle

Square	Knife

Detail	Point

Barrette	Joint

Crossing	Marking

Slitting

	For Use On For Use On

	Length Length

	Width Width

	Thickness Thickness

	For Finish For Finish

	Face Tooth Style Face Tooth Style

	File Type File Type


Standard	Abrasive Grit

	Cut Pattern Cut Pattern


American	Swiss

	File Style File Style

	Individual/Set Individual/Set

Individual

Set

	Edge Tooth Style Edge Tooth Style

Single Cut

None

Double Cut

	Flexibility Flexibility

Flexible

Rigid

Bend and Stay

	Face Shape Face Shape

Flat

Round

	Edge Shape Edge Shape

Flat

Round

	Diameter Diameter

	Number of Pieces Number of Pieces

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Finish Number Finish Number

	Handle Material Handle Material

	Container Type Container Type

	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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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 are tested to 1,000 volts to meet ASTM F1505.

File Sets

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

Precision File Sets

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

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.

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.

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.

Files for Hardened Metals, Masonry, Ceramics, and Glass

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.

Diamond File Sets

File hard materials with these sets, which include the hardest, 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.

Round Diamond Files

Good for filing holes and concave surfaces.

Point Diamond Files

Get inside small holes and crevices.

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.

Half-Round Diamond Files

Use on concave, convex, and flat surfaces.

Rectangular Carbide Files

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

Integrated-Handle Rectangular Carbide Files

The plastic handle provides a comfortable grip.

Round Carbide Files

Good for filing holes and concave surfaces.

Half-Round Carbide 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.

Triangular Files for Stainless Steel

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

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.

Files for Wood

Round Rasps

Good for filing holes and concave surfaces.

Rectangular Rasps

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

Half-Round Rasps

Use on concave, convex, and flat surfaces.

Electrical Contact Files

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

Thin-Face Electrical Contact Files

The spatula-like end lets you access contacts in tight spaces.

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.

Chain Saw Files

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

Files for Plastics, Laminates, and Fiberglass

Extra-sharp teeth cut quickly.

Needle and Detail Files

Economy Needle File Sets

These files are for infrequent use.

Needle File Sets

These files are for frequent use.

Bend-and-Stay Needle File Sets

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.

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.

Detail Files

Reach into the smallest holes, grooves, and slots to perform detailed work.

Detail File Sets

Perform detailed work with these file sets, which fit into the smallest holes, grooves, and slots.

Diamond Needle Files

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

Flexible Diamond Needle Files

Wire-thin and easy to bend, these files reach tight spots in delicate workpieces, yet they're strong enough to shape hard metal, such as titanium.

Diamond Needle File Sets

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

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.

Files for Air-Powered Filers

Sanding

No-Dust Sanding Sticks

Finish and polish metals without producing dust.

Multipurpose Sanding Sticks

The backing cushions the abrasive to prevent gouging your work surface.

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.

Multipurpose Sanding Bricks

The abrasive in these blocks wears evenly to maintain a flat surface. They can be used to remove burrs from metal die fixtures and machine parts or to clean magnetic chucks.

Sanding Bricks for Masonry, Ceramics, and Composites

Belt Sanding Sticks

Access tight spots. These sticks are spring-loaded to hold a small sanding belt taut, but you can easily rotate the belt when it becomes worn.

About Files

Multipurpose Files

Rectangular Files

Integrated-Handle Rectangular Files

Precision Rectangular Files

Scratch-Free Rectangular Files

Electrical-Insulating Rectangular Files

File Sets

Precision File Sets

Round Files

Precision Round Files

Half-Round Files

Precision Half-Round Files

Electrical-Insulating Half-Round Files

Triangular Files

Precision Triangular Files

Electrical-Insulating Triangular Files

Square Files

Knife Files

Files for Hardened Metals, Masonry, Ceramics, and Glass

Integrated-Handle Rectangular Diamond Files

Rectangular Diamond Files

Flexible Rectangular Diamond Files

Thin-Face Rectangular Diamond Files

Diamond File Sets

Thin-Face Diamond File Sets

Round Diamond Files

Point Diamond Files

Triangular Diamond Files

Square Diamond Files

Half-Round Diamond Files

Rectangular Carbide Files

Integrated-Handle Rectangular Carbide Files

Round Carbide Files

Half-Round Carbide Files

Files for Stainless Steel

Rectangular Files for Stainless Steel

Precision Rectangular Files for Stainless Steel

Half-Round Files for Stainless Steel

Precision Half-Round Files for Stainless Steel

Round Files for Stainless Steel

Precision Round Files for Stainless Steel

Triangular Files for Stainless Steel

Precision Triangular Files for Stainless Steel

Square Files for Stainless Steel

Files for Aluminum and Soft Metals

Rectangular Files for Aluminum and Soft Metals

Half-Round Files for Aluminum and Soft Metals

Files for Wood

Round Rasps

Rectangular Rasps