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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Electrical-Insulating Rectangular Files
Faces,
Single-Cut Edges
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. The faces have two sets of diagonal teeth for rapid material removal; the edges have one set of diagonal teeth for slow material removal and sharpening tool-cutting surfaces.
For Fine Finish | |||||||||
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| Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | Edge Tooth Style | For Use On | Material | Handle Material | Specifications Met | Each | |
Double-Cut Faces | |||||||||
| 8" | 5/8" | 1/8" | Single Cut | Steel, Iron | Steel | Plastic | ASTM F1505 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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. Use on concave, convex, and flat surfaces. The faces have two sets of diagonal teeth for rapid material removal.
For Fine Finish | ||||||||
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| Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | For Use On | Material | Handle Material | Specifications Met | Each | |
Double-Cut Round Face × Double-Cut Flat Face | ||||||||
| 8" | 3/4" | 3/16" | Steel, Iron | Steel | Plastic | ASTM F1505 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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. They have three filing faces to work in spots others can’t. The faces have two sets of diagonal teeth for rapid material removal.
For Fine Finish | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lg. | Wd. | For Use On | Material | Handle Material | Specifications Met | Each | |
Double-Cut Faces | |||||||
| 8" | 1/4" | Steel, Iron | Steel | Plastic | ASTM F1505 | 0000000 | 0000000 |