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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Round Files
Good for filing holes and concave surfaces, these are also known as rat-tail files. Files do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.
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.
Black-oxide finish resists rust and clogging.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Coarse Finish | For Medium Finish | For Fine Finish | |||||||
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| Lg. | Dia. | Finish | For Use On | Each | Each | Each | |||
Double-Cut Face | |||||||||
| 6" | 7/32" | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 9/32" | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 0000 | 000000 | 00 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 3/8" | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 | 000000 | 00 |
| 12" | 1/2" | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 | 000000 | 00 |
| 14" | 5/8" | __ | Steel, Iron | 000000 | 00 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Single-Cut Face | |||||||||
| 4" | 1/8" | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 0000 | 000000 | 00 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 4" | 5/32" | __ | Steel, Iron | 000000 | 00 | 0000000 | 0000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 6" | 1/4" | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 5/16" | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 10" | 3/8" | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 12" | 1/2" | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Precision Round Files
Made to exacting measurements to ensure smoothness, these files are used for finishing delicate and intricate parts. They’re good for filing holes and concave surfaces and have two sets of diagonal teeth. Also known as rat-tail files. They do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Lg. | Dia. | For Use On | Each | |
For Coarse Finish (No. 00) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Double-Cut Face | ||||
| 8" | 1/4" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 |
For Medium Finish (No. 0) | ||||
Double-Cut Face | ||||
| 6" | 3/16" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 5/16" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Fine Finish (No. 1) | ||||
Double-Cut Face | ||||
| 4" | 1/8" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 1/4" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Fine Finish (No. 2) | ||||
Double-Cut Face | ||||
| 4" | 5/32" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 3/16" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Extra Fine Finish (No. 4) | ||||
Double-Cut Face | ||||
| 4" | 5/32" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 1/4" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
Precision File Sets
 6-Piece Set |  Half Round |  Rectangular |  Round |
 Triangular |  Knife |
Made to exacting measurements to ensure smoothness, these files are used for finishing delicate and intricate parts.
| Finish No. | Includes | Container Type | For Use On | Each | |
6-Piece Sets | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | One Medium-Finish Rectangular File with Double-Cut Faces—6" Lg. One Medium-Finish Thin-Tapered Rectangular File with Double-Cut Faces—6" Lg. One Medium-Finish Tapered Half-Round File with Double-Cut Faces—6" Lg. One Medium-Finish Tapered Round File with Double-Cut Face—6" Lg. One Medium-Finish Triangular File with Double-Cut Faces—6" Lg. One Medium-Finish Knife File with Double-Cut Faces—6" Lg. | Plastic Pouch | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 0000000 |
| 2 | One Fine-Finish Rectangular File with Double-Cut Faces—6" Lg. One Fine-Finish Thin-Tapered Rectangular File with Double-Cut Faces—6" Lg. One Fine-Finish Tapered Half-Round File with Double-Cut Faces—6" Lg. One Fine-Finish Tapered Round File with Double-Cut Face—6" Lg. One Fine-Finish Triangular File with Double-Cut Faces—6" Lg. One Fine-Finish Knife File with Double-Cut Faces—6" Lg. | Plastic Pouch | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 4 | One Extra Fine-Finish Rectangular File with Double-Cut Faces—6" Lg. One Extra Fine-Finish Thin-Tapered Rectangular File with Double-Cut Faces—6" Lg. One Extra Fine-Finish Tapered Half-Round File with Double-Cut Faces—6" Lg. One Extra Fine-Finish Tapered Round File with Double-Cut Face—6" Lg. One Extra Fine-Finish Triangular File with Double-Cut Faces—6" Lg. One Extra Fine-Finish Knife File with Double-Cut Faces—6" Lg. | Plastic Pouch | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 000000 |
Round Files for Stainless Steel
Good for filing holes and concave surfaces with little to no clogging. These files are corrosion resistant and have two sets of diagonal teeth. Also known as rat-tail files. They do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.
Precision Round Files for Stainless Steel
Made to exacting measurements to ensure smoothness, these corrosion-resistant files are used for finishing delicate and intricate parts with little to no clogging. They’re good for filing holes and concave surfaces and have two sets of diagonal teeth. Files do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Chain Saw Files
Get between teeth on chain saws to sharpen their cutting edges. The knurled teeth are similar to double cut, which have two sets of diagonal teeth on the surface. Also known as blunt round chain saw files. These files do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.
Round Rasps
Good for filing holes and concave surfaces, these rasps have sharp individual teeth that quickly remove large amounts of soft, clog-prone materials. They do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Coarse Finish | |||||
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| Lg. | Dia. | Face Tooth Style | For Use On | Each | |
| 10" | 3/8" | Rasp | Plastic, Rubber, Wood, Leather | 0000000 | 000000 |
Round Carbide Files
Good for filing holes and concave surfaces. Second only to diamond in hardness, these files last 100 times longer than standard files.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Coarse Finish (60 Grit) | ||||
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| Lg. | Dia. | For Use On | Each | |
| 8" | 1/16" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 8" | 1/8" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 00000000 | 00000 |
Round Diamond Files
Good for filing holes and concave surfaces. 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 (120-150 Grit) | For Fine Finish (150-180 Grit) | |||||||
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| Diamond Surface Lg. | Lg. | Dia. | For Use On | Each | Each | Each | |||
Straight | |||||||||
| 1.5" | 6" | 1/8" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbide, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Tapered | |||||||||
| 4.328" | 8 5/8" | 0.268" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbide, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Files for Air-Powered Filers
Round files are good for filing holes and concave surfaces.
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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Carbide Needle Files
Second only to diamond in hardness, these files last 100 times longer than standard files. The small tip allows precise work in tight spots.
Round files are good for filing holes and concave surfaces.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Extra Fine Finish (280 Grit) | ||||
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| Lg. | Dia. | For Use On | Each | |
Round | ||||
| 5 1/2" | 0.128" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 7 1/8" | 0.217" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 0000000 | 00000 |
Bend-and-Stay Needle Files
Bend these files to conform to your workpiece and they will hold the shape until you bend them again. They can be bent more than 100 times without breaking. The small tip allows precise work in tight spots. Files have one set of diagonal teeth. They do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.
Round files are good for filing holes and concave surfaces.
For Fine Finish (No. 2) | |||||
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| Lg. | Dia. | Face Tooth Style | For Use On | Each | |
Round | |||||
| 6 1/4" | 1/8" | Single Cut | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 |
Flexible Diamond Needle Files
Wire-thin and easy to bend, these files reach tight spots in delicate workpieces, yet they're strong enough to shape hard metal, such as titanium. They're made of diamond—the hardest, longest-lasting abrasive available.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Fine Finish (150-180 Grit) | For Extra Fine Finish (240-320 Grit) | For Extra Fine Finish (500-600 Grit) | |||||||
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| Diamond Surface Lg. | Lg. | Dia. | For Use On | Each | Each | Each | |||
Round | |||||||||
| 2.756" | 5 1/8" | 0.016" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbide, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 000000 | 00 | 000000 | 00 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 2.756" | 5 1/8" | 0.02" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbide, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 000000 | 00 | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 2.756" | 5 1/8" | 0.024" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbide, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 | 000000 | 00 |
| 2.756" | 5 1/8" | 0.028" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbide, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 | 000000 | 00 |
| 2.756" | 5 1/8" | 0.031" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbide, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 | 000000 | 00 |
| 2.756" | 5 1/8" | 0.039" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbide, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 | 000000 | 00 |
| 2.756" | 5 1/8" | 0.059" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbide, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 | 000000 | 00 |
| 2.756" | 5 1/8" | 0.079" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbide, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 | 000000 | 00 |
Diamond Needle Files
The hardest files available, these are the longest lasting and strong enough to file hard materials. The small tip allows precise work in tight spots.
Files with 1.563" diamond surface length are also known as escapement files.
Round files are good for filing holes and concave surfaces.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Coarse Finish (80-100 Grit) | For Medium Finish (120-150 Grit) | For Fine Finish (150-180 Grit) | |||||||
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| Diamond Surface Lg. | Lg. | Dia. | For Use On | Each | Each | Each | |||
Tapered Round | |||||||||
| 1.563" | 5 1/2" | 0.067" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbide, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 2.75" | 5 1/2" | 0.118" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbide, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00000 |
Needle Files
The small tip allows precise work in tight spots. These files do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.
Round files are good for filing holes and concave surfaces.
Double Cut—Surface has two sets of diagonal teeth and is often used with heavier pressure than single cut for rapid material removal.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.