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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.
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Precision File Sets
Made to exacting measurements to ensure smoothness, these files are used for finishing delicate and intricate parts.
| Finish No. | Includes | Handle Material | Container Type | For Use On | Each | |
5-Piece Sets | ||||||
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| 00 | One Coarse-Finish Rectangular File with Double-Cut Faces—8 1/2" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Tapered Half-Round File with Double-Cut Faces—8 1/2" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Tapered Round File with Double-Cut Face—8 1/2" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Tapered Triangular File with Double-Cut Faces—8 1/2" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Tapered Square File with Double-Cut Faces—8 1/2" Lg. | Steel | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1 | One Fine-Finish Rectangular File with Double-Cut Faces—8 1/2" Lg. One Fine-Finish Tapered Half-Round File with Double-Cut Faces—8 1/2" Lg. One Fine-Finish Tapered Round File with Double-Cut Face—8 1/2" Lg. One Fine-Finish Tapered Triangular File with Double-Cut Faces—8 1/2" Lg. One Fine-Finish Tapered Square File with Double-Cut Faces—8 1/2" Lg. | Steel | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
6-Piece Sets | ||||||
| 0 | One Medium-Finish Rectangular File with Double-Cut Faces—6" Lg. One Medium-Finish Thin-Tapered Rectangular File with Double-Cut Faces—6" Lg. One Medium-Finish Tapered Half-Round File with Double-Cut Faces—6" Lg. One Medium-Finish Tapered Round File with Double-Cut Face—6" Lg. One Medium-Finish Triangular File with Double-Cut Faces—6" Lg. One Medium-Finish Knife File with Double-Cut Faces—6" Lg. | __ | Plastic Pouch | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 2 | One Fine-Finish Rectangular File with Double-Cut Faces—6" Lg. One Fine-Finish Thin-Tapered Rectangular File with Double-Cut Faces—6" Lg. One Fine-Finish Tapered Half-Round File with Double-Cut Faces—6" Lg. One Fine-Finish Tapered Round File with Double-Cut Face—6" Lg. One Fine-Finish Triangular File with Double-Cut Faces—6" Lg. One Fine-Finish Knife File with Double-Cut Faces—6" Lg. | __ | Plastic Pouch | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 000000 |
Precision Rectangular Files
Made to exacting measurements to ensure smoothness, these files are used for finishing delicate and intricate parts. They do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.
Straight files are also known as pillar files.
Thin tapered files taper extremely toward the point to fit tight spaces. Also known as warding files.
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.
Edges with no teeth protect adjacent surfaces when filing.
| Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | Edge Tooth Style | For Use On | Each | |
For Coarse Finish (No. 00) | ||||||
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Straight | ||||||
Double-Cut Faces | ||||||
| 4" | 3/8" | 7/64" | None | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 6" | 31/64" | 11/64" | None | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 37/64" | 3/16" | None | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
Thin Tapered | ||||||
Double-Cut Faces | ||||||
| 4" | 1/2" | 3/64" | Single Cut | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 5/8" | 5/64" | Single Cut | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 25/32" | 5/64" | Single Cut | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Medium Finish (No. 0) | ||||||
Straight | ||||||
Double-Cut Faces | ||||||
| 4" | 3/8" | 7/64" | None | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 31/64" | 11/64" | None | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 37/64" | 3/16" | None | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
Thin Tapered | ||||||
Double-Cut Faces | ||||||
| 4" | 1/2" | 3/64" | Single Cut | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 5/8" | 1/16" | Single Cut | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 7/8" | 11/64" | Single Cut | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Fine Finish (No. 1) | ||||||
Straight | ||||||
Double-Cut Faces | ||||||
| 6" | 31/64" | 11/64" | None | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 19/32" | 13/64" | None | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Fine Finish (No. 2) | ||||||
Straight | ||||||
Double-Cut Faces | ||||||
| 4" | 3/8" | 7/64" | None | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 31/64" | 11/64" | None | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 37/64" | 3/16" | None | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
Thin Tapered | ||||||
Double-Cut Faces | ||||||
| 4" | 29/64" | 3/64" | Single Cut | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 5/8" | 1/16" | Single Cut | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 7/8" | 11/64" | Single Cut | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Extra Fine Finish (No. 4) | ||||||
Straight | ||||||
Double-Cut Faces | ||||||
| 4" | 3/8" | 7/64" | None | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 31/64" | 11/64" | None | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 19/32" | 13/64" | None | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
Precision Round Files
Made to exacting measurements to ensure smoothness, these files are used for finishing delicate and intricate parts. They’re good for filing holes and concave surfaces and have two sets of diagonal teeth. Also known as rat-tail files. They do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.
| Lg. | Dia. | For Use On | Each | |
For Coarse Finish (No. 00) | ||||
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Double-Cut Face | ||||
| 6" | 3/16" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 8" | 1/4" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Medium Finish (No. 0) | ||||
Double-Cut Face | ||||
| 4" | 1/8" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 3/16" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 5/16" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Fine Finish (No. 1) | ||||
Double-Cut Face | ||||
| 6" | 1/4" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 1/4" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Fine Finish (No. 2) | ||||
Double-Cut Face | ||||
| 4" | 5/32" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 3/16" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 1/4" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Extra Fine Finish (No. 4) | ||||
Double-Cut Face | ||||
| 4" | 5/32" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 1/4" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 1/4" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
Precision Triangular Files
Made to exacting measurements to ensure smoothness, these files are used for finishing delicate and intricate parts. They have three filing surfaces with two sets of diagonal teeth to work in spots others can't. Files do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.
| Lg. | Wd. | For Use On | Each | |
For Coarse Finish (No. 00) | ||||
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Double-Cut Faces | ||||
| 4" | 9/32" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 6" | 3/8" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 1/2" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Medium Finish (No. 0) | ||||
Double-Cut Faces | ||||
| 4" | 9/32" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 3/8" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 1/2" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Fine Finish (No. 1) | ||||
Double-Cut Faces | ||||
| 6" | 3/8" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 1/2" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Fine Finish (No. 2) | ||||
Double-Cut Faces | ||||
| 4" | 9/32" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 3/8" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 1/2" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
Precision Half-Round Files
Made to exacting measurements to ensure smoothness, these files are used for finishing delicate and intricate parts. The half-round shape is good for concave, convex, and flat surfaces. The faces 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.
| Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | For Use On | Each | |
For Coarse Finish (No. 00) | |||||
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Double-Cut Round Face × Double-Cut Flat Face | |||||
| 4" | 15/32" | 9/64" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 6" | 19/32" | 3/16" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 27/32" | 1/4" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Medium Finish (No. 0) | |||||
Double-Cut Round Face × Double-Cut Flat Face | |||||
| 4" | 15/32" | 9/64" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 39/64" | 3/16" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 27/32" | 1/4" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Fine Finish (No. 1) | |||||
Double-Cut Round Face × Double-Cut Flat Face | |||||
| 6" | 39/64" | 3/16" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 27/32" | 1/4" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Fine Finish (No. 2) | |||||
Double-Cut Round Face × Double-Cut Flat Face | |||||
| 4" | 15/32" | 9/64" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 39/64" | 3/16" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 13/16" | 15/64" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Extra Fine Finish (No. 3) | |||||
Double-Cut Round Face × Double-Cut Flat Face | |||||
| 6" | 39/64" | 3/16" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Extra Fine Finish (No. 4) | |||||
Double-Cut Round Face × Double-Cut Flat Face | |||||
| 4" | 15/32" | 9/64" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 39/64" | 3/16" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |