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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.

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.

Half-Round Files

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

Nonsparking Half-Round Files

Made of beryllium copper, these files are nonmagnetic and satisfy requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present.

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.

Round Files

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

File Sets

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

Knife Files

Get into tight angles, corners, and slots.

Triangular Files

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

Files for Aluminum and Soft Metals

Half-Round Files for
Aluminum and Soft Metals

Use on concave, convex, and flat surfaces.

Rectangular Files for
Aluminum and Soft Metals

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

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Multipurpose Files

Rectangular Files

Integrated-Handle Rectangular Files

Electrical-Insulating Rectangular Files

Half-Round Files

Nonsparking Half-Round Files

Electrical-Insulating Half-Round Files

Round Files

File Sets

Knife Files

Triangular Files

Electrical-Insulating Triangular Files

Square Files

Files for Aluminum and Soft Metals

Half-Round Files forAluminum and Soft Metals

Rectangular Files forAluminum and Soft Metals

Half-Round Files for
Aluminum and Soft Metals

Rectangular Files for
Aluminum and Soft Metals