Jewelers' Files | McMaster-Carr

	Shape Shape


Rectangle	Round

Triangle	Half Round

Knife	Detail

Crossing	Square

Barrette	Marking

Slitting	Joint

	For Use On For Use On

	Finish Number Finish Number

	Individual/Set Individual/Set

Set

Individual

	File Type File Type


Standard	Abrasive Grit

	For Finish For Finish

	Flexibility Flexibility

Flexible

Rigid

Bend and Stay

	Number of Pieces Number of Pieces

	Length Length

	Width Width

	Thickness Thickness

	Diameter Diameter

	Container Type Container Type

Plastic Pouch

Vinyl Pouch

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	File Style File Style

Tapered

Straight

Thin Tapered

	Abrasive Material Abrasive Material

Diamond

Carbide

	Face Tooth Style Face Tooth Style

Double Cut

None

Single Cut

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

RoHS Compliant

	Grit Grit

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

REACH Compliant

	Edge Tooth Style Edge Tooth Style

Single Cut

None

Double Cut

	Diamond Surface Length Diamond Surface Length

1.563"

2.75"

2.756"

	Face Shape Face Shape

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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.

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.

Needle Files for Hardened Metals, Ceramics, and Glass

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.