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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About Sanding Abrasives
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Polishing Stones for Gauge Blocks
Remove rust, burrs, and other flaws that keep your gauge blocks from wringing together. Made from aluminum oxide, these stones gently abrade surfaces to create a smooth finish. They’re also known as India stones. Since they remove material slowly, you can repair blocks without altering their size, flatness, or precision. Before use, clean and lubricate these stones with kerosene.
| For Finish | Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | Color | Lubrication | Each | |
Aluminum Oxide—For Use On Steel, Carbide, Ceramic | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polished | 3" | 1" | 5/16" | White | Required | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Sanding Bricks for Masonry, Ceramics, and Composites
Electrical Contact Files
Clean contacts on electrical components such as spark plugs, switches, relays, and ignition points.
Files with tungsten-coated teeth are best for hard materials commonly found on ignition points and high-amperage electrical contacts, such as tungsten and iridium. They are double cut—two sets of diagonal teeth remove material rapidly.
Files with diamond abrasive grit clean contacts with a minimal amount of pressure. The sharpest and hardest abrasive we offer, diamond smooths any material. It’s especially good for delicate tasks where you need to remove very little material at a time.
For Fine Finish | ||||||||
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| Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | Face Tooth Style | Edge Tooth Style | For Use On | Material | Each | |
| 5 1/4" | 5/16" | 0.044" | Double Cut | None | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Glass, Carbide, Carbon Fiber, Graphite | Steel | 000000 | 00000 |
| Abrasive Lg. | Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | For Use On | Material | Each | |
For Medium Finish (120-150 Grit) | |||||||
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| 3/4" | 4 9/16" | 3/16" | 0.015" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Glass, Carbide, Carbon Fiber, Graphite | Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
For Extra Fine Finish (240-320 Grit) | |||||||
| 3/4" | 4 9/16" | 3/16" | 0.015" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Glass, Carbide, Carbon Fiber, Graphite | Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |