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 Files
Files do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.
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.
Single Cut with Chip Breaker—Speed up reaching a fine finish. They remove material as quickly as double-cut files while leaving behind a smooth finish at the same time. They have single-cut teeth divided by diagonal cutting edges that act as chip breakers—the chip breakers rough the surface while the single-cut teeth smooth it.
For Fine Finish | ||||||
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| Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | Edge Tooth Style | For Use On | Each | |
Single Cut with Chip Breaker Faces | ||||||
| 8" | 3/4" | 3/16" | Single Cut × Single Cut | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 10" | 15/16" | 3/16" | Single Cut × Single Cut | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 12" | 1 1/8" | 1/4" | Single Cut × Single Cut | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 14" | 1 3/8" | 5/16" | Single Cut × Single Cut | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
Integrated-Handle Rectangular Files
No need for a separate handle—these files have one built in. Length does not include the handle.
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.
Single Cut with Chip Breaker—Speed up reaching a fine finish. They remove material as quickly as double-cut files while leaving behind a smooth finish at the same time. They have single-cut teeth divided by diagonal cutting edges that act as chip breakers—the chip breakers rough the surface while the single-cut teeth smooth it.
Files with steel handles have a single-piece construction.
Straight files are also known as hand files.
Files with a black-oxide finish resist rust and clogging.
For Fine Finish | ||||||||
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| Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | Edge Tooth Style | Finish | For Use On | Handle Material | Each | |
Single Cut with Chip Breaker Face × Single Cut with Chip Breaker Face | ||||||||
| 10" | 15/16" | 3/16" | Single Cut × Single Cut | __ | Steel, Iron | Painted Steel | 000000000 | 000000 |
| 10" | 15/16" | 3/16" | Single Cut × Single Cut | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | Painted Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |
File Sets
Keep multiple files on hand for workpieces of different shapes and sizes.
All sets include American-pattern files, also known as machinists' 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.
Single Cut with Chip Breaker—Speed up reaching a fine finish. They remove material as quickly as double-cut files while leaving behind a smooth finish at the same time. They have single-cut teeth divided by diagonal cutting edges that act as chip breakers—the chip breakers rough the surface while the single-cut teeth smooth it.
Files with steel handles have a single-piece construction. Files with rubber handles have a cushioned, comfortable grip. Files with wood handles have a durable grip that's shaped to fit comfortably in your hand.
Files with a black-oxide finish resist rust and clogging.
Don't see the set you need? Create your own with a tool roll and individual files.
| Lg. | Wd. | Face Tooth Style | Cut Pattern | Handle Material | Finish | Container Type | For Use On | Each | |
Rectangular—For Coarse and Fine Finish | |||||||||
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| 10" | 15/16" | Double Cut, Single Cut, Single Cut with Chip Breaker | American | Painted Steel | __ | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 10" | 1" | Double Cut, Single Cut, Single Cut with Chip Breaker | American | Rubber | Black Oxide | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 13 1/2" | 15/16" | Double Cut, Single Cut, Single Cut with Chip Breaker | American | Painted Steel | Black Oxide | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 00000 |
 | Rectangular |  Half Round |
 Round |  Square |
| Lg. | Wd. | Face Tooth Style | Cut Pattern | Handle Material | Finish | Container Type | For Use On | Each | |
Rectangular, Half Round, Round, and Square—For Coarse and Fine Finish | |||||||||
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| 8" | 5/16", 13/16" | Double Cut, Single Cut, Single Cut with Chip Breaker | American | Rubber | __ | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 8" | 5/16", 13/16" | Double Cut, Single Cut, Single Cut with Chip Breaker | American | Rubber | Black Oxide | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 5/16", 3/4", 13/16" | Double Cut, Single Cut, Single Cut with Chip Breaker | American | Wood | __ | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 3/8", 15/16", 1" | Double Cut, Single Cut, Single Cut with Chip Breaker | American | Rubber | __ | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
 | Rectangular | Half Round |
Round |  Triangular |
| Lg. | Wd. | Face Tooth Style | Cut Pattern | Handle Material | Finish | Container Type | For Use On | Each | |
Rectangular, Half Round, Round, and Triangular—For Coarse and Fine Finish | |||||||||
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| 6", 10" | 3/8", 15/16", 1" | Double Cut, Single Cut, Single Cut with Chip Breaker | American | Rubber | Black Oxide | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 0000000 |
Rectangular Rasps
Sharp individual rasp teeth quickly remove large amounts of soft, clog-prone materials better than regular files.
Style B rasps do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.
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.
Single Cut with Chip Breaker—Speed up reaching a fine finish. They remove material as quickly as double-cut files while leaving behind a smooth finish at the same time. They have single-cut teeth divided by diagonal cutting edges that act as chip breakers—the chip breakers rough the surface while the single-cut teeth smooth it.
Tooth Style | For Coarse Finish | |||||||
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| Style | Face | Edge | Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | For Use On | Each | |
| B | Rasp × Single Cut with Chip Breaker | Single Cut | 14" | 1 11/16" | 3/16" | Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber, Wood, Leather | 00000000 | 000000 |
Files for Plastics, Laminates, and Fiberglass
Extra-sharp teeth cut quickly. These files do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.
Single Cut—Surface has one set of diagonal teeth and is often used with light pressure to slowly remove material.
Single Cut with Chip Breaker—Speed up reaching a fine finish. They have single-cut teeth divided by diagonal cutting edges that act as chip breakers—the chip breakers rough the surface while the single-cut teeth smooth it.