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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.

Rectangular Files

These files have a tang that fits into separate handle.

Integrated-Handle Rectangular Files

No need for a separate handle—these files have one built in.

Scratch-Free Rectangular Files

Curved rows of teeth on both sides clear chips and create a scratch-free finish. Also known as auto-body and milled-tooth files.

File Sets

Remove material quickly. Also known as American-pattern and machinists’ files.

Half-Round Diamond Files

Use on concave, convex, and flat surfaces.

Thin-Face Diamond File Sets

Thinner than standard diamond files, these are good for reaching into small slots and narrow spaces.

Diamond File Sets

File hard materials with these sets, which include the hardest, longest-lasting files available.

Rectangular Diamond Files

These are the hardest, longest-lasting files available, and are strong enough to file hard materials.

Thin-Face Rectangular Diamond Files

Thinner than standard diamond files, these are good for reaching into small slots and narrow spaces.

Round Diamond Files

Good for filing holes and concave surfaces.

Square Diamond Files

File slots, keyways, grooves, and corners with these four-sided tools.

Triangular Diamond Files

With three filing surfaces, these files work in spots others can't.

Rectangular Carbide Files

Second only to diamond in hardness, these files last 100 times longer than standard files.

Rectangular Files for Aluminum and Soft Metals

The most common shape, use these for general purpose filing.

Files for Plastics, Laminates, and Fiberglass

Extra-sharp teeth cut quickly.

Rectangular Rasps

The most common shape, use these for general purpose filing.

Needle and Detail Files

Carbide Needle Files

Reach into tight spots with the fine tips on these files. They last 100 times longer than standard files.

Carbide Needle File Sets

These file sets last 100 times longer than standard files. Small tips allow you to work in small spaces.

Diamond Needle Files

These narrow files are the hardest available, and are strong enough to file hard materials in small holes, grooves, and slots.

Diamond Needle File Sets

Use these extremely hard, long-lasting file sets to remove hard materials from small holes, grooves, and slots.

Needle Files

The small tip allows precise work in tight spots.

Economy Needle File Sets

These files are for infrequent use.

Needle File Sets

These files are for frequent use.

Multitools

An alternative to Swiss Army knives, these contain a variety of tools aside from knives for use on the go.