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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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.
Files with wood handles have a durable grip that's shaped to fit comfortably in your hand.
Don't see the set you need? Create your own with a tool roll and individual files.
![]() | ![]() Rectangular | ![]() Half Round | ![]() Round |
![]() Square | ![]() Triangular |
Lg. | Wd. | Face Tooth Style | Cut Pattern | Handle Material | Container Type | For Use On | Each | |
Rectangular, Half Round, Round, Triangular, and Square—For Medium Finish | ||||||||
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4" | 3/16", 7/16", 1/2" | Double Cut | American | Wood | Metal Case | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 |
Rectangular, Half Round, Round, Triangular, and Square—For Fine Finish | ||||||||
4" | 3/16", 1/4", 7/16", 1/2" | Double Cut, Single Cut | American | Wood | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
Pocket-Size Electrical Contact Files

A pen-shaped holder stores six files. Use to clean contacts on electrical components such as spark plugs, switches, relays, and ignition points.
Rods are used for cleaning pits on contacts.
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File | Handle | Replacement Files | Replacement Rods | ||||||||||
Number of Files | Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | Lg. | Material | Abrasive Material | Includes | Each | Each | Each | |||
6 | 1 1/2" | 3/16" | 0.0035" | 4 1/2" | Plastic | Steel | Six 1 1/4" Length × 0.02" Diameter Rods | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
6 | 1 1/2" | 3/16" | 0.007" | 4 1/2" | Plastic | Steel | __ | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 0000 | 000000 | 00 |
Point Diamond Files


Get inside small holes and crevices. Diamond is the hardest, longest-lasting abrasive available and strong enough to file hard materials.
For Coarse Finish (80-100 Grit) | For Medium Finish (100-120 Grit) | For Fine Finish (150-180 Grit) | |||||||
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Diamond Surface Lg. | Lg. | Wd. | For Use On | Each | Each | Each | |||
0.5" | 6" | 1/8" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Glass, Carbide, Carbon Fiber, Graphite | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
0.875" | 6" | 1/4" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Glass, Carbide, Carbon Fiber, Graphite | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Detail Files













Reach into the smallest holes, grooves, and slots to perform detailed work. These tools have a file at each end and a smooth portion in the middle for a comfortable grip. Also known as riffler files.
Trade Number | For Medium Finish (No. 0) | For Fine Finish (No. 2) | ||||||||
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Nicholson | Simonds | Grobet | Lg. | Dia. | Wd. | For Use On | Each | Each | ||
1 | DSR-1 | 541 | 6" | 0.124" | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
4 | DSR-4 | 529 | 6" | __ | 0.163" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
5 | DSR-5 | 525 | 6" | __ | 0.076" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
6 | DSR-6 | 526 | 6" | __ | 0.053" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
7 | DSR-7 | 533 | 6" | __ | 0.2" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
8 | DSR-8 | 532 | 6" | __ | 0.173" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
9 | DSR-9 | 542 | 6" | 0.128" | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
11 | DSR-11 | 531 | 6" | __ | 0.189" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
12 | DSR-12 | 527 | 6" | __ | 0.059" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
15 | DSR-15 | 537 | 6" | __ | 0.077" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
16 | DSR-16 | 539 | 6" | __ | 0.152" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
18 | DSR-18 | 536 | 6" | __ | 0.14" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Detail File Sets













Reach into the smallest holes, grooves, and slots to perform detailed work. These tools have a file at each end and a smooth portion in the middle for a comfortable grip. Also known as riffler files.
Finish No. | Includes | For Use On | Each | |
12-Piece Sets | ||||
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0 | One Medium-Finish File (Trade No. 1/DSR-1/541)—6" Lg. × 0.128" Dia. One Medium-Finish File (Trade No. 4/DSR-4/529)— 6" Lg. × 0.172" Wd. One Medium-Finish File (Trade No. 5/DSR-5/525)—6" Lg. × 0.22" Wd. One Medium-Finish File (Trade No. 6/DSR-6/526)—6" Lg. × 0.051" Wd. One Medium-Finish File (Trade No. 7/DSR-7/533)—6" Lg. × 0.2" Wd. One Medium-Finish File (Trade No. 8/DSR-8/532)—6" Lg. × 0.18" Wd. One Medium-Finish File (Trade No. 9/DSR-9/542)—6" Lg. × 0.128" Dia. One Medium-Finish File (Trade No. 11/DSR-11/531)—6" Lg. × 0.19" Wd. One Medium-Finish File (Trade No. 12/DSR-12/527)—6" Lg. × 0.184" Wd. One Medium-Finish File (Trade No. 15/DSR-15/537)—6" Lg. × 0.161" Wd. One Medium-Finish File (Trade No. 16/DSR-16/539)—6" Lg. × 0.169" Wd. One Medium-Finish File (Trade No. 18/DSR-18/536)—6" Lg. × 0.159" Wd. | Steel, Iron | 000000 | 0000000 |
2 | One Fine-Finish File (Trade No. 1/DSR-1/541)—6" Lg. × 0.128" Dia. One Fine-Finish File (Trade No. 4/DSR-4/529)— 6" Lg. × 0.172" Wd. One Fine-Finish File (Trade No. 5/DSR-5/525)—6" Lg. × 0.22" Wd. One Fine-Finish File (Trade No. 6/DSR-6/526)—6" Lg. × 0.051" Wd. One Fine-Finish File (Trade No. 7/DSR-7/533)—6" Lg. × 0.2" Wd. One Fine-Finish File (Trade No. 8/DSR-8/532)—6" Lg. × 0.18" Wd. One Fine-Finish File (Trade No. 9/DSR-9/542)—6" Lg. × 0.128" Dia. One Fine-Finish File (Trade No. 11/DSR-11/531)—6" Lg. × 0.19" Wd. One Fine-Finish File (Trade No. 12/DSR-12/527)—6" Lg. × 0.184" Wd. One Fine-Finish File (Trade No. 15/DSR-15/537)—6" Lg. × 0.161" Wd. One Fine-Finish File (Trade No. 16/DSR-16/539)—6" Lg. × 0.169" Wd. One Fine-Finish File (Trade No. 18/DSR-18/536)—6" Lg. × 0.159" Wd. | Steel, Iron | 000000 | 000000 |