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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.

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.

File Sets

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

Half-Round Files

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

Integrated-Handle Half-Round Files

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

Square Files

File slots, keyways, grooves, and corners with these four-sided tools.

Triangular Files

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

Round Files

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

Integrated-Handle Round Files

Smooth out concave shapes and holes without needing a separate handle.

Knife Files

Get into tight angles, corners, and slots.

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.

Half-Round Rasps

Use on concave, convex, and flat surfaces.

Round Rasps

Good for filing holes and concave surfaces.

Rectangular Rasps

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

Chain Saw Files

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

Rectangular Files for Stainless Steel

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

Square Files for Stainless Steel

File slots, keyways, grooves, and corners with these four-sided tools.

Triangular 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.

Round Files for Stainless Steel

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

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.

Files for Air-Powered Filers

Multitools

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