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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.

File Sets

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

6-Piece Sets with Wood Handles


Rectangular with Double-Cut Faces	Tapered Half Round with Double-Cut Faces	Tapered Round with Double-Cut Face
Tapered Square with Double-Cut Faces	Tapered Triangular with Double-Cut Faces	Thin-Tapered Rectangular with Double-Cut Faces

Includes	Container Type	For Use On		Each
One Medium-Finish Rectangular File with Double-Cut Faces—4" Lg. One Medium-Finish Thin-Tapered Rectangular File with Double-Cut Faces—4" Lg. One Medium-Finish Tapered Half-Round File with Double-Cut Faces—4" Lg. One Medium-Finish Tapered Round File with Double-Cut Face—4" Lg. One Medium-Finish Tapered Triangular File with Double-Cut Faces—4" Lg. One Medium-Finish Tapered Square File with Double-Cut Faces—4" Lg.	Metal Case	Steel, Iron	0000000	000000

6-Piece Sets with Wood Handles


Half Round with Double-Cut Faces	Tapered Rectangular with Double-Cut Faces	Tapered Round with Double-Cut Face
Tapered Square with Double-Cut Faces	Thin-Tapered Rectangular with Double-Cut Faces	Thin-Tapered Triangular with Single-Cut Faces

Includes	Container Type	For Use On		Each
One Fine-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Double-Cut Faces—4" Lg. One Fine-Finish Thin-Tapered Rectangular File with Double-Cut Faces—4" Lg. One Fine-Finish Half-Round File with Double-Cut Faces—4" Lg. One Fine-Finish Tapered Round File with Double-Cut Face—4" Lg. One Fine-Finish Thin-Tapered Triangular File with Single-Cut Faces—4" Lg. One Fine-Finish Tapered Square File with Double-Cut Faces—4" Lg.	Canvas Roll-Up Pouch	Steel, Iron	0000000	000000

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.

For Fine Finish (220 Grit)

Files
	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 technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

				For Coarse Finish (80-100 Grit)		For Medium Finish (100-120 Grit)		For Fine Finish (150-180 Grit)
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

Trade No. 1

Trade No. 4

Trade No. 5

Trade No. 6

Trade No. 7

Trade No. 8

Trade No. 9

Trade No. 11

Trade No. 12

Trade No. 15

Trade No. 16

Trade No. 18

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.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Trade Number							For Medium Finish (No. 0)		For Fine Finish (No. 2)
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

Trade No. 1

Trade No. 11

Trade No. 12

Trade No. 15

Trade No. 16

Trade No. 18

Trade No. 4

Trade No. 5

Trade No. 6

Trade No. 7

Trade No. 8

Trade No. 9

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.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

12-Piece Sets
Finish No.	Includes	For Use On		Each
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