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.
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Square Files
File slots, keyways, grooves, and corners with these four-sided tools. They 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.
For Coarse Finish | For Medium Finish | For Fine Finish | ||||||
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| Lg. | Wd. | For Use On | Each | Each | Each | |||
Double-Cut Faces | ||||||||
| 4" | 5/32" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 6" | 1/4" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 5/16" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 3/8" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 12" | 1/2" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 14" | 5/8" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 | 0000000 | 00000 |
File Sets
Keep multiple files on hand for workpieces of different shapes and sizes.
All sets include American-pattern files, also known as machinists' files. Some sets also include Swiss-pattern files, which create more consistent finishes than American-pattern files. They have a round or tear drop shape.
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.
Single Cut with Chip Breaker—Speed up reaching a fine finish. They remove material as quickly as double-cut files while leaving behind a smooth finish at the same time. They have single-cut teeth divided by diagonal cutting edges that act as chip breakers—the chip breakers rough the surface while the single-cut teeth smooth it.
Files with wood handles have a durable grip that's shaped to fit comfortably in your hand.
Don't see the set you need? Create your own with a tool roll and individual files.
 |  Rectangular |  Half Round |
 Round |  Square |
| Lg. | Wd. | Face Tooth Style | Cut Pattern | Handle Material | Container Type | For Use On | Each | |
Rectangular, Half Round, Round, and Square—For Coarse and Fine Finish | ||||||||
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| 8" | 5/16", 3/4", 13/16" | Double Cut, Single Cut, Single Cut with Chip Breaker | American | Wood | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 |
 | Rectangular | Half Round | Round |
Square |  Triangular |
For files without handles, length does not include the tang.
| Lg. | Wd. | Face Tooth Style | Cut Pattern | Handle Material | Container Type | For Use On | Each | |
Rectangular, Half Round, Round, Triangular, and Square—For Medium Finish | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4" | 3/16", 7/16", 1/2" | Double Cut | American | Wood | Metal Case | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 |
Rectangular, Half Round, Round, Triangular, and Square—For Fine Finish | ||||||||
| 4" | 3/16", 1/4", 7/16", 1/2" | Double Cut, Single Cut | American | __ | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 4" | 3/16", 1/4", 7/16", 1/2" | Double Cut, Single Cut | American | Wood | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
For files without handles, length does not include the tang.
| Lg. | Wd. | Face Tooth Style | Cut Pattern | Container Type | For Use On | Each | |
Rectangular, Round, and Tear Drop—For Coarse, Fine and Extra Fine Finish | |||||||
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| 6" | 15/64", 3/8", 5/8", 1 1/2" | Double Cut | American, Swiss | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 0000000 |
 | Rectangular | Half Round | Round |
Triangular | Square | Tear Drop |
For files without handles, length does not include the tang.
| Lg. | Wd. | Face Tooth Style | Cut Pattern | Handle Material | Container Type | For Use On | Each | |
Rectangular, Half Round, Round, Triangular, and Square—For Coarse and Fine Finish | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7", 10" | 3/8", 15/16", 1", 1 11/16" | Double Cut, Single Cut | American | __ | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 7", 10" | 3/8", 15/16", 1", 1 11/16" | Double Cut, Single Cut | American | Wood | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 |
Rectangular, Round, and Tear Drop—For Coarse, Medium, Fine, and Extra Fine Finish | ||||||||
| 4", 6" | 15/64", 3/8", 15/32", 5/8" | Double Cut | American, Swiss | __ | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 000000 |
 | Rectangular |  Knife | Half Round |
Round | Square |
| Lg. | Wd. | Face Tooth Style | Cut Pattern | Handle Material | Container Type | For Use On | Each | |
Rectangular, Half Round, Round, Square, and Knife—For Coarse and Medium Finish | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6", 10" | 3/8", 5/8", 15/16", 1" | Double Cut | American | Wood | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 0000000 |
 | Rectangular | Half Round | Round |
Square | Triangular |
For files without handles, length does not include the tang.
| Lg. | Wd. | Face Tooth Style | Cut Pattern | Handle Material | Container Type | For Use On | Each | |
Rectangular, Half Round, Round, Triangular, and Square—For Coarse, Medium, and Fine Finish | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8", 10" | 3/8", 1/2", 15/16", 1" | Double Cut, Single Cut | American | __ | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 8", 10" | 3/8", 1/2", 15/16", 1" | Double Cut, Single Cut | American | Wood | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 |
Precision File Sets
 6-Piece Set |  Rectangular with Double-Cut Faces |  Tapered Half Round with Double-Cut Faces |  Tapered Round with Double-Cut Face |
 Thin-Tapered Rectangular with Double-Cut Faces |  Square with Double-Cut Faces |  Triangular with Double-Cut Faces |
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. Use them for smoothing intricate parts and other applications where accuracy is key. All files are double cut, which means their surface has two sets of diagonal teeth. They remove material more quickly than single cut files, but you’ll need to use heavier pressure.
| Finish No. | Includes | For Use On | Each | |
6-Piece Sets | ||||
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| 0 | One Medium-Finish Rectangular File with Double-Cut Faces—4" Lg. One Medium-Finish Thin-Tapered Rectangular File with Double-Cut Faces—4" Lg. One Medium-Finish Tapered Half-Round File with Double-Cut Faces—4" Lg. One Medium-Finish Tapered Round File with Double-Cut Face—4" Lg. One Medium-Finish Triangular File with Double-Cut Faces—4" Lg. One Medium-Finish Square File with Double-Cut Faces—4" Lg. | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 0000000 |