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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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Tapered
Tapered
Single Cut
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
Steel Handle
Straight
Double Cut
Single Cut
Straight files are also known as hand files.
Files with a black-oxide finish resist rust and clogging.
For Coarse Finish | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Tapered
Plastic Handle
Tapered
Double Cut
Single Cut
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
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
3-Piece Sets with Steel Handles
Double Cut
Rapid Cut
Single Cut
| Includes | Finish | Container Type | For Use On | Each | |
| One Coarse-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Double-Cut Faces and Single-Cut Edges—13 1/2" Lg. × 15/16" Wd. × 3/16" Thick. One Coarse-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Single-Cut Faces and Single-Cut Edges—13 1/2" Lg. × 15/16" Wd. × 3/16" Thick. One Fine-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Rapid-Cut Faces and Single-Cut Edges—13 1/2" Lg. × 15/16" Wd. × 3/16" Thick. | Black Oxide | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 000000 |
5-Piece Sets with Rubber Handles
 |  Half Round with Double-Cut Faces |  Tapered Rectangular with Double-Cut Faces |
 Tapered Rectangular with Single-Cut Faces |  Thin-Tapered Triangular with Single-Cut Faces |
| Includes | Container Type | For Use On | Each | |
| One Coarse-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Double-Cut Faces—8" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Single-Cut Faces—8" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Single-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Half-Round File with Double-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Fine-Finish Thin-Tapered Triangular File with Single-Cut Faces—6" Lg. | Plastic Pouch | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 |
5-Piece Sets with Rubber Handles
 |  Half Round with Double-Cut Faces |  Tapered Rectangular with Rapid-Cut Faces |  Tapered Rectangular with Single-Cut Faces |
 Tapered Round with Double-Cut Face |  Tapered Square with Double-Cut Faces |
| Includes | Finish | Container Type | For Use On | Each | |
| One Coarse-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Single-Cut Faces—8" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Half-Round File with Double-Cut Faces—8" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Tapered Round File with Double-Cut Face—8" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Tapered Square File with Double-Cut Faces—8" Lg. One Fine-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Rapid-Cut Faces—8" Lg. | Black Oxide | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 000000 |
5-Piece Sets with Wood Handles
 | Half Round with Double-Cut Faces | Tapered Rectangular with Rapid-Cut Faces | Tapered Rectangular with Single-Cut Faces |
 Tapered Round with Double-Cut Face |  Tapered Square with Double-Cut Faces |
| Includes | Container Type | For Use On | Each | |
| One Coarse-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Single-Cut Faces—8" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Half-Round File with Double-Cut Faces—8" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Tapered Round File with Double-Cut Face—8" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Tapered Square File with Double-Cut Faces—8" Lg. One Fine-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Rapid-Cut Faces—8" Lg. | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 |
9-Piece Sets
 | Half Round with Double-Cut Faces |  Rasp |
Tapered Rectangular with Double-Cut Faces | Tapered Rectangular with Single-Cut Faces | |
Tapered Round with Double-Cut Face | Tapered Square with Double-Cut Faces | Thin-Tapered Triangular with Single-Cut Faces |
| Includes | Container Type | For Use On | Each | |
| One Coarse-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Double-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Single-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Half-Round File with Double-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Tapered Round File with Double-Cut Face—10" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Tapered Square File with Double-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Fine-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Double-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Fine-Finish Thin-Tapered Triangular File with Single-Cut Faces—7" Lg. One 10" Lg. Rasp One File Cleaner | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 0000000 |
9-Piece Sets with Rubber Handles
 | Half Round with Double-Cut Faces |  Half Round with Rapid-Cut Faces |  Rectangular with One Double-Cut Face and One Single-Cut Face |
 Tapered Rectangular with Double-Cut Faces | Tapered Rectangular with Rapid-Cut Faces | Tapered Rectangular with Single-Cut Faces | |
Tapered Round with Double-Cut Face |  Thin-Tapered Triangular with Single-Cut Faces |
| Includes | Finish | Container Type | For Use On | Each | |
| One Coarse-Finish Rectangular File with One Double-Cut Face and One Single-Cut Face—10" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Double-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Single-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Half-Round File with Double-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Tapered Round File with Double-Cut Face—10" Lg. One Fine-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Single-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Fine-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Rapid-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Fine-Finish Half-Round File with Rapid-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Fine-Finish Thin-Tapered Triangular File with Single-Cut Faces—6" Lg. | Black Oxide | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 0000000 |
9-Piece Sets with Wood Handles
 | Half Round with Double-Cut Faces | Rasp |
Tapered Rectangular with Double-Cut Faces | Tapered Rectangular with Single-Cut Faces | |
Tapered Round with Double-Cut Face | Tapered Square with Double-Cut Faces | Thin-Tapered Triangular with Single-Cut Faces |
| Includes | Container Type | For Use On | Each | |
| One Coarse-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Double-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Single-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Half-Round File with Double-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Tapered Round File with Double-Cut Face—10" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Tapered Square File with Double-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Fine-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Double-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Fine-Finish Thin-Tapered Triangular File with Single-Cut Faces—7" Lg. One 10" Lg. Rasp One File Cleaner | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 0000000 |
13-Piece Sets
 | Half Round with Double-Cut Faces |  Rectangular with One Double-Cut Face and One Single-Cut Face |
Tapered Rectangular with Double-Cut Faces | Tapered Rectangular with Single-Cut Faces | |
Tapered Round with Double-Cut Face | Tapered Square with Double-Cut Faces |  Tapered Triangular with Double-Cut Faces |
| Includes | Container Type | For Use On | Each | |
| One Coarse-Finish Rectangular File with One Double-Cut Face and One Single-Cut Face—10" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Double-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Single-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Tapered Rectangular File (For Use Only On Aluminum) with Double-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Half-Round File with Double-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Tapered Round File with Double-Cut Face—10" Lg. One Medium-Finish Tapered Triangular File with Double-Cut Faces—8" Lg. One Medium-Finish Tapered Square File with Double-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Fine-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Double-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Fine-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Single-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Fine-Finish Half-Round File with Double-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Fine-Finish Tapered Round File with Double-Cut Face—10" Lg. One File Cleaner | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 0000000 |
13-Piece Sets with Wood Handles
 | Half Round with Double-Cut Faces | Rectangular with One Double-Cut Face and One Single-Cut Face |
Tapered Rectangular with Double-Cut Faces | Tapered Rectangular with Single-Cut Faces | |
Tapered Round with Double-Cut Face | Tapered Square with Double-Cut Faces | Tapered Triangular with Double-Cut Faces |
| Includes | Container Type | For Use On | Each | |
| One Coarse-Finish Rectangular File with One Double-Cut Face and One Single-Cut Face—10" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Double-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Single-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Tapered Rectangular File (For Use Only On Aluminum) with Double-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Half-Round File with Double-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Tapered Round File with Double-Cut Face—10" Lg. One Medium-Finish Tapered Triangular File with Double-Cut Faces—8" Lg. One Medium-Finish Tapered Square File with Double-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Fine-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Double-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Fine-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Single-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Fine-Finish Half-Round File with Double-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Fine-Finish Tapered Round File with Double-Cut Face—10" Lg. One File Cleaner | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Integrated-Handle Round Files
Double Cut
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 |