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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Detail Files
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Reach into the smallest holes, grooves, and slots to perform detailed work. These tools have a file at each end and a smooth portion in the middle for a comfortable grip. Also known as riffler files.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Trade Number | For Medium Finish (No. 0) | For Fine Finish (No. 2) | ||||||||
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Nicholson | Simonds | Grobet | Lg. | Dia. | Wd. | For Use On | Each | Each | ||
1 | DS-1 | 981 | 6" | 0.124" | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
4 | DS-4 | 961 | 6" | __ | 0.163" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
5 | DS-5 | 955 | 6" | __ | 0.076" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
6 | DS-6 | 956 | 6" | __ | 0.053" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
7 | DS-7 | 965 | 6" | __ | 0.2" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
8 | DS-8 | 964 | 6" | __ | 0.173" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
9 | DS-9 | 982 | 6" | 0.128" | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
11 | DS-11 | 963 | 6" | __ | 0.189" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
12 | DS-12 | 957 | 6" | __ | 0.059" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
15 | DS-15 | 973 | 6" | __ | 0.077" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
16 | DS-16 | 975 | 6" | __ | 0.152" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
18 | DS-18 | 972 | 6" | __ | 0.14" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |