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Files

Multipurpose Files

Rectangular Files

The tang fits into a separate handle

88 products

File Sets

Keep multiple files on hand for workpieces of different shapes and sizes

20 products

Half-Round Files

File concave, convex, and flat surfaces

25 products

Integrated-Handle Rectangular Files

The handle is built in, so you don't need a separate one

23 products

Precision Rectangular Files

Made to exact measurements to finish delicate and intricate parts

28 products

Precision File Sets

A variety of files made to exact measurements for precise control when removing material

6 products

Round Files

File holes and concave surfaces

23 products

Triangular Files

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

23 products

Nonsparking Rectangular Files

Made from beryllium copper that won’t spark as you smooth and shape workpieces

1 product

Square Files

Four sides to file slots, keyways, grooves, and corners

17 products

Knife Files

Get into tight angles, corners, and slots

15 products

Electrically Insulating Rectangular Files

An insulated handle protects against shock from accidental contact with live circuits

1 product

Integrated-Handle Half-Round Files

Shape concave, convex, and flat surfaces without needing a separate handle

7 products

Scratch-Free Rectangular Files

Curved rows of teeth clear chips and create a scratch-free finish

7 products

Precision Round Files

Made to exact measurements to file holes and concave surfaces on delicate parts

9 products

Precision Triangular Files

Made to exact measurements with three surfaces to work in spots other files can't

11 products

Precision Half-Round Files

Made to exact measurements to finish concave, convex, and flat surfaces on delicate parts

12 products

Integrated-Handle Round Files

Smooth out concave shapes and holes without needing a separate handle

6 products

Multipurpose Needle and Detail Files

Needle Files

The small tip allows precise work in tight spots

32 products

Detail Files

Fit into the smallest holes, grooves, and slots to perform detailed work

24 products

Economy Needle File Sets

For infrequent filing

12 products

Needle File Sets

A variety of files with small tips for precise work in tight spots

16 products

Bend-and-Stay Needle File Sets

A variety of files that bend to conform to your workpiece and hold their shape until bent again

1 product

Bend-and-Stay Needle Files

Bend to conform to your workpiece and hold their shape until you bend them again

6 products

Detail File Sets

A variety of files that fit into the smallest holes, grooves, and slots

2 products

Diamond Files

Thin-Face Diamond File Sets

A variety of thinner-than-standard files for reaching into narrow spaces

1 product

Integrated-Handle Rectangular Diamond Files

The plastic handle provides a comfortable grip

1 product

Diamond File Sets

A variety of our hardest, longest-lasting files

6 products

Rectangular Diamond Files

The hardest, strongest, and longest-lasting files available

15 products

Point Diamond Files

Get inside small holes and crevices

6 products

Half-Round Diamond Files

File titanium and other hard surfaces that are concave, convex, or flat

7 products

Round Diamond Files

File holes and concave surfaces

9 products

Triangular Diamond Files

Three filing surfaces to work in spots others can't

6 products

Flexible Rectangular Diamond Files

Flex these files over curves or bend them into slots and grooves

3 products

Square Diamond Files

Four sides to file slots, keyways, grooves, and corners

6 products

Diamond File Sets for Ultrasonic Polishers

Keep files of different grits and sizes on hand to gradually shape slots and grooves

2 products

Thin-Face Rectangular Diamond Files

Thinner than standard diamond files for reaching into small slots and narrow spaces

5 products

Diamond Files for Ultrasonic Polishers

Shape and trim slots and grooves with precise control

13 products

Files for Aluminum and Soft Metal

Rectangular Files for Aluminum and Soft Metal

File soft metals without clogging the teeth

3 products

Half-Round Files for Aluminum and Soft Metal

File concave, convex, and flat surfaces with little to no clogging

3 products

Files for Painted Surfaces

Shave bumps and dried paint drips without scuffing

1 product

Needle Files for Hardened Metal, Ceramic, and Glass

Flexible Diamond Needle Files

Wire-thin, easy to bend, and reach tight spots, yet they're strong enough to shape hard metal

8 products

Diamond Needle Files

Strong enough to file hard materials in small holes, grooves, and slots

42 products

Carbide Needle Files

Last 100 times longer than standard files with small tips for small spaces

10 products

Diamond Needle File Sets

A set of extremely hard, long-lasting files to clear materials from small holes, grooves, and slots

4 products

Carbide Needle File Sets

A set of files that last 100 times longer than standard files with small tips for small spaces

2 products

Files for Stainless Steel

Rectangular Files for Stainless Steel

File stainless steel with little to no clogging

5 products

Precision Rectangular Files for Stainless Steel

Made to exact measurements to finish delicate and intricate parts with little to no clogging

5 products

Half-Round Files for Stainless Steel

File concave, convex, and flat surfaces with little to no clogging

2 products

Triangular Files for Stainless Steel

Three filing surfaces to work in spots others can't

2 products

Round Files for Stainless Steel

File holes and concave surfaces in stainless steel without clogging

2 products

Square Files for Stainless Steel

Four sides to file slots, keyways, grooves, and corners

2 products

Precision Half-Round Files for Stainless Steel

Made to exact measurements to finish concave, convex, and flat surfaces on delicate parts

2 products

Precision Round Files for Stainless Steel

Made to exact measurements to file holes and concave surfaces on delicate parts

2 products

Precision Triangular Files for Stainless Steel

Made to exact measurements with three surfaces to work in spots other files can't

2 products

Carbide Files

Rectangular Carbide Files

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

10 products

Integrated-Handle Rectangular Carbide Files

The plastic handle provides a comfortable grip

2 products

Half-Round Carbide Files

Second only to diamond in hardness, use on concave, convex, and flat surfaces

2 products

Round Carbide Files

Second only to diamond in hardness, use to file holes and concave surfaces

2 products

Chain Saw Files

Slide between teeth on a chain saw to sharpen their cutting edges

11 products

Chain Saw File Sets

Everything you need to repair full- and semi-chisel chain saw teeth

3 products

Files for Wood

Half-Round Rasps

Quickly remove large amounts of soft material on concave, convex, and flat surfaces

7 products

Round Rasps

Quickly remove large amounts of soft material from holes and concave surfaces

1 product

Rectangular Rasps

The most common shape for general purpose filing

3 products

Files for Plastic, Laminate, and Fiberglass

Extra-sharp teeth cut quickly

7 products

Needle Files for Stainless Steel

Remove material from stainless steel with little to no clogging

8 products

Needle File Sets for Stainless Steel

A variety of needle files to remove material from stainless steel

2 products

Files for Air-Powered Filers

Rectangular, round, half-round, and triangular files

16 products

Other Products

Sanding Sticks and Bricks

Deburr and smooth larger work surfaces and machine parts than polishing stones

93 products

Multitools

A variety of tools and blades all in one

22 products

Electrical Contact Files

File down contacts on electrical components such as spark plugs and switches for clean connections

36 products

Polishing Stones

Create a finer, more polished finish on tools, molds, and dies than sanding sticks

719 products

Filers

Power with compressed air to remove material with less effort than files alone

20 products

Deburring Pads

Sand down burs on large, flat surfaces and sharp edges; also known as unitized blocks

4 products