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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Rectangular Carbide Files
Second only to diamond in hardness, these files last 100 times longer than standard files.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | For Use On | Each | |
For Coarse Finish (60 Grit) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8" | 1/4" | 1/8" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 8" | 1/2" | 1/8" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 1/2" | 1/8" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 3/4" | 1/8" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 1" | 1/8" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 12" | 1/2" | 1/8" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 00000000 | 00000 |
For Coarse Finish (80 Grit) | |||||
| 8" | 1/4" | 1/8" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 1/2" | 1/8" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 1/2" | 1/8" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 1" | 1/8" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 000000000 | 00000 |
Integrated-Handle Rectangular Carbide Files
The plastic handle provides a comfortable grip. Second only to diamond in hardness, they last 100 times longer than standard files.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Coarse Finish (24 Grit × 24 Grit) | For Coarse Finish (46 Grit × 80 Grit) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | For Use On | Handle Material | Each | Each | ||
| 14" | 1" | 1/8" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | Plastic | 000000 | 00 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 14" | 1" | 3/16" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | Plastic | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 |
Round Carbide Files
Good for filing holes and concave surfaces. Second only to diamond in hardness, these files last 100 times longer than standard files.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Coarse Finish (60 Grit) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lg. | Dia. | For Use On | Each | |
| 8" | 1/16" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 8" | 1/8" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 00000000 | 00000 |
Half-Round Carbide Files
Use on concave, convex, and flat surfaces. Second only to diamond in hardness, these files last 100 times longer than standard files.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Coarse Finish (60 Grit) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | For Use On | Each | |
| 6" | 5/8" | 3/16" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 8" | 3/4" | 1/4" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 00000000 | 00000 |
Carbide Needle Files
Second only to diamond in hardness, these files last 100 times longer than standard files. The small tip allows precise work in tight spots.
Round files are good for filing holes and concave surfaces.
Triangular files have three filing surfaces to work in spots others can't.
Square files are good for slots, keyways, grooves, and corners.
Knife files get into tight angles, corners, and slots.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Extra Fine Finish (280 Grit) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lg. | Dia. | Wd. | Thick. | For Use On | Each | |
Rectangular | ||||||
| 5 1/2" | __ | 0.236" | 0.083" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 7 1/8" | __ | 0.394" | 0.108" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 0000000 | 00000 |
Round | ||||||
| 5 1/2" | 0.128" | __ | __ | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 7 1/8" | 0.217" | __ | __ | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 0000000 | 00000 |
Triangular | ||||||
| 5 1/2" | __ | 0.167" | 0.167" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 7 1/8" | __ | 0.276" | 0.276" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 0000000 | 00000 |
Square | ||||||
| 5 1/2" | __ | 0.128" | 0.128" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 7 1/8" | __ | 0.197" | 0.197" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 0000000 | 00000 |
Knife | ||||||
| 5 1/2" | __ | 0.207" | 0.089" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 7 1/8" | __ | 0.354" | 0.128" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 0000000 | 00000 |
Carbide Needle File Sets
Second only to diamond in hardness, these files last 100 times longer than standard files. The small tips allow precise work in tight spots.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
 | Knife | Rectangular | Round |
Square | Triangular |
| Includes | For Use On | Each | |
| One Extra-Fine-Finish (280 Grit) Rectangular File—5 1/2" Lg. × 0.236" Wd. × 0.083" Thick. One Extra-Fine-Finish (280 Grit) Tapered Round File—5 1/2" Lg. × 0.128" Dia. One Extra-Fine-Finish (280 Grit) Tapered Triangular File—5 1/2" Lg. × 0.167" Wd. One Extra-Fine-Finish (280 Grit) Tapered Square File—5 1/2" Lg. × 0.128" Wd. One Extra-Fine-Finish (280 Grit) Tapered Knife File—5 1/2" Lg. × 0.207" Wd. × 0.089" Thick. One Plastic Handle | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Knife | Rectangular | Round |
Square | Triangular |
| Includes | For Use On | Each | |
| One Extra-Fine-Finish (280 Grit) Rectangular File—7 1/8" Lg. × 0.394" Wd. × 0.108" Thick. One Extra-Fine-Finish (280 Grit) Tapered Round File—7 1/8" Lg. × 0.217" Dia. One Extra-Fine-Finish (280 Grit) Tapered Triangular File—7 1/8" Lg. × 0.276" Wd. One Extra-Fine-Finish (280 Grit) Tapered Square File—7 1/8" Lg. × 0.197" Wd. One Extra-Fine-Finish (280 Grit) Tapered Knife File—7 1/8" Lg. × 0.354" Wd. × 0.128" Thick. One Plastic Handle | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 0000000 | 000000 |
Oscillating Tool Sanding Plates
No need to add a sanding sheet to your oscillating tool—these plates come with carbide abrasive already built in. Shaped for edges and corners, they’re often used in tight spaces. They work well for heavy material removal on small sanding jobs.
Starlock-mount plates can be used with any Starlock-compatible oscillating tool. Their vacuum holes let sanding dust escape during material removal so it doesn’t build up on the abrasive surface.
Open-mount plates have a universal mounting pattern for use with non-Starlock oscillating tools. Operate your oscillating tool at two-thirds its maximum speed when using one of these plates.
| Grit | Lg. | Wd. | For Use On | Abrasive Material | Each | ||
Starlock Mount | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 20 | 3 1/4" | 3 1/2" | Wood | Carbide | 0000000 | 000000 |
| A | 40 | 3 1/4" | 3 1/2" | Wood | Carbide | 0000000 | 00000 |
| A | 60 | 3 1/4" | 3 1/2" | Wood | Carbide | 0000000 | 00000 |
| A | 100 | 3 1/4" | 3 1/2" | Wood | Carbide | 0000000 | 00000 |
Open Mount | |||||||
| A | 20 | 3 1/4" | 3 1/2" | Grout, Wood | Carbide | 0000000 | 00000 |
| B | 40 | 4" | 1 1/4" | Grout, Wood | Carbide | 0000000 | 00000 |