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.
Edges with no teeth protect adjacent surfaces when filing.
Single-cut tapered files with teeth on the edges are often used to sharpen milling and circular saws. Also known as mill files.
Single-cut tapered files with no teeth on the edges are often used to shape material on a lathe. Also known as lathe files.
Black-oxide finish resists rust and clogging.
| Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | Edge Tooth Style | Finish | For Use On | Each | |
For Coarse Finish | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Single-Cut Faces | |||||||
| 4" | 7/16" | 1/16" | Single Cut × Single Cut | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 9/16" | 1/8" | Single Cut × Single Cut | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 6" | 9/16" | 1/8" | Single Cut × Single Cut | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 8" | 11/16" | 1/8" | Single Cut × Single Cut | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 8" | 3/4" | 1/8" | Single Cut × Single Cut | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 10" | 7/8" | 1/8" | Single Cut × Single Cut | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 15/16" | 3/16" | Single Cut × Single Cut | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 10" | 1" | 3/16" | None × None | __ | Steel, Iron | 000000 | 00000 |
| 12" | 1 1/8" | 3/16" | Single Cut × Single Cut | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 12" | 1 1/8" | 3/16" | Single Cut × Single Cut | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 12" | 1 1/8" | 1/4" | None × None | __ | Steel, Iron | 000000 | 00000 |
| 14" | 1 5/16" | 1/4" | Single Cut × Single Cut | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 14" | 1 5/16" | 1/4" | Single Cut × Single Cut | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 16" | 1 1/2" | 1/4" | Single Cut × Single Cut | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Medium Finish | |||||||
Single-Cut Faces | |||||||
| 6" | 9/16" | 1/8" | Single Cut × Single Cut | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 6" | 9/16" | 1/8" | Single Cut × Single Cut | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 8" | 11/16" | 1/8" | Single Cut × Single Cut | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 3/4" | 1/8" | Single Cut × Single Cut | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 10" | 7/8" | 1/8" | Single Cut × Single Cut | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 15/16" | 3/16" | Single Cut × Single Cut | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 12" | 1 1/8" | 3/16" | Single Cut × Single Cut | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 14" | 1 5/16" | 1/4" | Single Cut × Single Cut | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Fine Finish | |||||||
Single-Cut Faces | |||||||
| 4" | 7/16" | 1/16" | Single Cut × Single Cut | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 9/16" | 1/8" | Single Cut × Single Cut | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 9/16" | 1/8" | Single Cut × Single Cut | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 8" | 11/16" | 1/8" | Single Cut × Single Cut | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 3/4" | 1/8" | Single Cut × Single Cut | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 7/8" | 1/8" | Single Cut × Single Cut | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 15/16" | 3/16" | Single Cut × Single Cut | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 1" | 3/16" | None × None | __ | Steel, Iron | 000000 | 00000 |
| 12" | 1 1/8" | 3/16" | Single Cut × Single Cut | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 12" | 1 1/8" | 3/16" | Single Cut × Single Cut | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 12" | 1 1/8" | 1/4" | None × None | __ | Steel, Iron | 000000 | 00000 |
| 14" | 1 5/16" | 1/4" | Single Cut × Single Cut | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 14" | 1 5/16" | 1/4" | None × None | __ | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 00000 |
Integrated-Handle Rectangular Files
No need for a separate handle—these files have one built in. Length does not include the handle.
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.
Edges with no teeth protect adjacent surfaces when filing.
Files with steel handles have a single-piece construction. Files with rubber-coated plastic handles have a cushioned, comfortable grip.
Straight files are also known as hand files.
Files with a black-oxide finish resist rust and clogging.
For Coarse Finish | ||||||||
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| Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | Edge Tooth Style | Finish | For Use On | Handle Material | Each | |
Double-Cut Face × Double-Cut Face | ||||||||
| 10" | 15/16" | 3/16" | Single Cut × Single Cut | __ | Steel, Iron | Painted Steel | 000000000 | 000000 |
Double-Cut Face × Single-Cut Face | ||||||||
| 8" | 15/16" | 3/16" | None × None | __ | Steel, Iron | Steel | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 15/16" | 3/16" | Single Cut × None | __ | Steel, Iron | Steel | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 15/16" | 3/16" | Single Cut × None | __ | Steel, Iron | Painted Steel | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 12" | 1 3/16" | 3/16" | Single Cut × None | __ | Steel, Iron | Steel | 000000000 | 00000 |
Single-Cut Face × Single-Cut Face | ||||||||
| 10" | 15/16" | 3/16" | Single Cut × Single Cut | __ | Steel, Iron | Painted Steel | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 15/16" | 3/16" | Single Cut × Single Cut | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | Painted Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |
Double-cut tapered files are also known as flat files.
Single-cut tapered files with teeth on the edges are often used to sharpen milling and circular saws. Also known as mill files.
Files with a black-oxide finish resist rust and clogging.
| Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | Edge Tooth Style | Finish | For Use On | Handle Material | Each | |
For Coarse Finish | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Double-Cut Faces | ||||||||
| 10" | 15/16" | 3/16" | Single Cut × Single Cut | __ | Steel, Iron | Rubber-Coated Plastic | 000000000 | 000000 |
| 10" | 15/16" | 3/16" | Single Cut × Single Cut | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | Rubber-Coated Plastic | 000000000 | 00000 |
Single-Cut Faces | ||||||||
| 8" | 13/16" | 3/16" | Single Cut × Single Cut | __ | Steel, Iron | Rubber-Coated Plastic | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 13/16" | 3/16" | Single Cut × Single Cut | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | Rubber-Coated Plastic | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 15/16" | 3/16" | Single Cut × Single Cut | __ | Steel, Iron | Rubber-Coated Plastic | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 15/16" | 3/16" | Single Cut × Single Cut | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | Rubber-Coated Plastic | 000000000 | 00000 |
For Medium Finish | ||||||||
Double-Cut Faces | ||||||||
| 10" | 15/16" | 3/16" | Single Cut × Single Cut | __ | Steel, Iron | Rubber-Coated Plastic | 000000000 | 00000 |
For Fine Finish | ||||||||
Double-Cut Faces | ||||||||
| 10" | 15/16" | 3/16" | Single Cut × Single Cut | __ | Steel, Iron | Rubber-Coated Plastic | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 15/16" | 3/16" | Single Cut × Single Cut | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | Rubber-Coated Plastic | 000000000 | 00000 |
Single-Cut Faces | ||||||||
| 10" | 15/16" | 3/16" | Single Cut × Single Cut | __ | Steel, Iron | Rubber-Coated Plastic | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 15/16" | 3/16" | Single Cut × Single Cut | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | Rubber-Coated Plastic | 000000000 | 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 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |  Triangular |
 Round |  Square |
| Lg. | Wd. | Face Tooth Style | Cut Pattern | Handle Material | Finish | Container Type | For Use On | Each | |
Rectangular, Half Round, and Triangular—For Coarse and Fine Finish | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6", 8", 10" | 5/16", 11/16", 15/16", 1" | Double Cut, Single Cut | American | Rubber | __ | Plastic Pouch | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 |
Rectangular, Half Round, Round, and Square—For Coarse and Fine Finish | |||||||||
| 8" | 5/16", 13/16" | Double Cut, Single Cut, Single Cut with Chip Breaker | American | Rubber | __ | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 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 | Square |
For files without handles, length does not include the tang.
| 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 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, Half Round, Round, Triangular, and Square—For Coarse and Fine Finish | |||||||||
| 7", 10" | 3/8", 15/16", 1", 1 11/16" | Double Cut, Single Cut | American | __ | __ | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 7", 10" | 3/8", 15/16", 1", 1 11/16" | Double Cut, Single Cut | American | Wood | __ | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 |
 | Rectangular | Half Round | Round |
Square | Triangular |
For files without handles, length does not include the tang.
| Lg. | Wd. | Face Tooth Style | Cut Pattern | Handle Material | Container Type | For Use On | Each | |
Rectangular, Half Round, Round, Triangular, and Square—For Coarse, Medium, and Fine Finish | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8", 10" | 3/8", 1/2", 15/16", 1" | Double Cut, Single Cut | American | __ | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 8", 10" | 3/8", 1/2", 15/16", 1" | Double Cut, Single Cut | American | Wood | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 |
Integrated-Handle Round Files
Smooth out concave shapes and holes without needing a separate handle. They remove material rapidly because they have two sets of diagonal teeth and are used with more pressure than single-cut files. A rubber-coated plastic handle gives you a good, comfortable grip. Length does not include the handle.
Files with a black-oxide finish resist rust and clogging.
| Lg. | Dia. | Finish | For Use On | Handle Material | Each | |
For Coarse Finish | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Double-Cut Face | ||||||
| 8" | 9/32" | __ | Steel, Iron | Rubber-Coated Plastic | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 8" | 9/32" | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | Rubber-Coated Plastic | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 11/32" | __ | Steel, Iron | Rubber-Coated Plastic | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 11/32" | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | Rubber-Coated Plastic | 00000000 | 00000 |
For Medium Finish | ||||||
Double-Cut Face | ||||||
| 10" | 11/32" | __ | Steel, Iron | Rubber-Coated Plastic | 00000000 | 00000 |
For Fine Finish | ||||||
Double-Cut Face | ||||||
| 10" | 11/32" | __ | Steel, Iron | Rubber-Coated Plastic | 00000000 | 00000 |