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About Files

Choose files by texture—coarse for quick and heavy removal of material, extra fine for precision and a smooth finish.

Triangular Files

Single Cut

With three filing surfaces, these files work in spots others can't. They do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.

Tapered Triangle

Single Cut—Surface has one set of diagonal teeth and is often used with light pressure to slowly remove material and file between saw teeth.

					For Fine Finish
	Lg.	Wd.	For Saw Blade Teeth per In.	For Use On		Each
Single Cut







				Rigid

				4"	3/16"	8 to 14	Steel, Iron	4229A17	00000


				4"	1/4"	5 to 11	Steel, Iron	4229A11	0000
				5"	3/16"	12 to 16	Steel, Iron	4229A25	0000
				5"	1/4"	5 to 11	Steel, Iron	4229A12	0000
				6"	1/4"	8 to 14	Steel, Iron	4229A21	0000
				6"	1/4"	12 to 16	Steel, Iron	4229A26	0000
				6"	5/16"	5 to 11	Steel, Iron	4229A13	0000
				7"	3/8"	5 to 11	Steel, Iron	4229A14	0000
				7"	3/8"	8 to 14	Steel, Iron	4229A22	0000
				8"	3/8"	8 to 12	Steel, Iron	4229A23	0000
				8"	3/8"	12 to 16	Steel, Iron	4229A28	0000


				8"	1/2"	5 to 11	Steel, Iron	4229A15	00000

Rectangular Files


	Single-Cut Face

Files do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.

Tapered Rectangle

Single-Cut Face—Surface has one set of diagonal teeth and is often used with light pressure to slowly remove material and sharpen tool-cutting surfaces.

Without Teeth—Edges without teeth protect adjacent surfaces when filing. Single-cut tapered files without teeth on the edges are often used to shape material on a lathe. Also known as lathe files.

Single-Cut Edge—Single-cut tapered files with teeth on the edges are often used to sharpen milling and circular saws. Also known as mill files.

Black Oxide—Black-oxide finish resists rust and clogging.

							For Coarse Finish		For Medium Finish		For Fine Finish
	Lg.	Wd.	Thk.	Edge Tooth Style	Finish	For Use On		Each		Each		Each
Single Cut Flat Face







				Rigid

				4"	7/16"	1/16"	Flat Single Cut × Flat Single Cut	—	Steel, Iron	4225A11	00000	———	0	4225A31	000000


				6"	9/16"	1/8"	Flat Single Cut × Flat Single Cut	—	Steel, Iron	4225A12	0000	4225A22	000000	4225A32	00000
				6"	9/16"	1/8"	Flat Single Cut × Flat Single Cut	Black Oxide	Steel, Iron	42605A62	0000	42605A67	0000	42605A71	0000
				8"	11/16"	1/8"	Flat Single Cut × Flat Single Cut	—	Steel, Iron	4225A13	0000	4225A23	00000	4225A33	00000
				8"	3/4"	1/8"	Flat Single Cut × Flat Single Cut	Black Oxide	Steel, Iron	42605A63	0000	42605A68	00000	42605A72	00000
				10"	7/8"	1/8"	Flat Single Cut × Flat Single Cut	—	Steel, Iron	4225A14	00000	4225A24	00000	4225A34	00000
				10"	15/16"	3/16"	Flat Single Cut × Flat Single Cut	Black Oxide	Steel, Iron	42605A64	0000	42605A69	00000	42605A73	00000
				10"	1"	3/16"	Flat Without Teeth × Flat Without Teeth	—	Steel, Iron	———	0	———	0	4223A4	00000
				12"	1 1/8"	3/16"	Flat Single Cut × Flat Single Cut	—	Steel, Iron	4225A15	00000	4225A25	00000	4225A35	00000
				12"	1 1/8"	3/16"	Flat Single Cut × Flat Single Cut	Black Oxide	Steel, Iron	42605A65	00000	———	0	42605A111	00000
				12"	1 1/8"	1/4"	Flat Without Teeth × Flat Without Teeth	—	Steel, Iron	———	0	———	0	4223A5	00000


				14"	1 5/16"	1/4"	Flat Without Teeth × Flat Without Teeth	—	Steel, Iron	———	0	———	0	4225A111	00000
				14"	1 5/16"	1/4"	Flat Single Cut × Flat Single Cut	—	Steel, Iron	4225A16	00000	4225A39	00000	4225A36	00000
				14"	1 5/16"	1/4"	Flat Single Cut × Flat Single Cut	Black Oxide	Steel, Iron	42605A66	00000	———	0	———	0
				16"	1 1/2"	1/4"	Flat Single Cut × Flat Single Cut	—	Steel, Iron	4225A37	00000	———	0	———	0

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.

Don't see the set you need? Create your own with a tool roll and individual files.

6 Pieces


Rectangle	Half Round

Round	Triangle

Square

Double-Cut Face—Surface has two sets of diagonal teeth and is often used with heavier pressure than single cut for rapid material removal.

Single-Cut Face—Surface has one set of diagonal teeth and is often used with light pressure to slowly remove material and sharpen tool-cutting surfaces.

Wood Handle—Files with wood handles have a durable grip that's shaped to fit comfortably in your hand.

Length—For files without handles, length does not include the tang.

	Wd.	Face Tooth Style	File Pattern	Handle Material	Container Type	For Use On		Each
Rectangle, Half Round, Round, Triangle, and Square—For Fine Finish



	4"	3/16", 1/4", 7/16", 1/2"	Double Cut, Single Cut	American	—	Canvas Roll-Up Pouch	Steel, Iron	8192A11	000000


	4"	3/16", 1/4", 7/16", 1/2"	Double Cut, Single Cut	American	Wood	Canvas Roll-Up Pouch	Steel, Iron	8192A12	00000

9 Pieces


Rectangle	Half Round

Round	Triangle

Square

Double-Cut Face—Surface has two sets of diagonal teeth and is often used with heavier pressure than single cut for rapid material removal.

Single-Cut Face—Surface has one set of diagonal teeth and is often used with light pressure to slowly remove material and sharpen tool-cutting surfaces.

Wood Handle—Files with wood handles have a durable grip that's shaped to fit comfortably in your hand.

Length—For files without handles, length does not include the tang.

	Wd.	Face Tooth Style	File Pattern	Handle Material	Container Type	For Use On		Each
Rectangle, Half Round, Round, Triangle, 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	8173A11	0000000


	7", 10"	3/8", 15/16", 1", 1 11/16"	Double Cut, Single Cut	American	Wood	Canvas Roll-Up Pouch	Steel, Iron	8173A12	000000

Chain Saw Files

Slide these files between teeth on a chain saw to sharpen their cutting edges. They have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.

Straight Round


	Straight Round	Chain Saw

Round files, also known as blunt round files, are used to sharpen the teeth on full-chisel or semi-chisel chains. They have a knurled surface that’s designed for rapid material removal with heavy pressure.

		For Chain Saw Chain				For Fine Finish
	Lg.	Pitch	Pitch Profile	Cutter Type	For Use On	Dia.		Each
Knurled







				Rigid

				6"	1/4"	Low	Full Chisel, Semi Chisel	Steel	1/8"	4246A8	00000


				6"	1/4" 3/8"	Standard Low	Full Chisel, Semi Chisel	Steel	5/32"	4246A9	0000
				8"	1/4"	Low	Full Chisel, Semi Chisel	Steel	1/8"	4246A112	0000
				8"	1/4"	Standard	Full Chisel, Semi Chisel	Steel	5/32"	4246A114	0000
				8"	0.325"	Standard	Full Chisel, Semi Chisel	Steel	3/16"	4246A1	0000
				8"	3/8"	Standard	Full Chisel, Semi Chisel	Steel	13/64"	4246A113	0000
				8"	0.404"	Standard	Full Chisel, Semi Chisel	Steel	7/32"	4246A2	0000
				8"	7/16" 1/2"	Standard	Full Chisel, Semi Chisel	Steel	1/4"	4246A3	0000
				8"	3/4"	Standard	Full Chisel, Semi Chisel	Steel	5/16"	4246A4	0000
				8"	—	—	Full Chisel, Semi Chisel	Steel	3/8"	4246A6	0000

Straight Joint


	Straight Joint	Chain Saw

Joint files, also known as depth gauge files, are used to modify the cut depth once the teeth are sharpened. These single-cut files have one set of diagonal teeth that slowly removes material with light pressure.

							For Fine Finish
	Lg.	Wd.	Thk.	Edge Tooth Style	For Use On	For Use With		Each
Single Cut







				Rigid

				6"	5/8"	3/32"	Without Teeth	Steel	Depth Gauges	4246A111	00000

Chain Saw File Sets

With files, handles, and file guides, these sets come with everything you need to repair full- and semi-chisel chain saw teeth. First, sharpen the teeth with the round files—also called blunt round files. To achieve a consistent tooth height, use the round file guide to align the file with your chain. Then, use the joint file, also known as a depth gauge file, to adjust the cut depth. The joint file guide helps you set a consistent cut depth across the teeth. For hardwood, set the depth to 0.025"; for softwood, use 0.030".

8 Pieces


Joint	Round

For Chain Saw Chain
Pitch	Pitch Profile	Cutter Type	Includes	File Shape	Container Type	For Use On	For Use With		Each
0.325"	Standard	Full Chisel, Semi Chisel	Three Fine-Finish Straight Round Files with Knurled Face — 8" Lg. × 3/16" Dia. One Fine-Finish Straight Joint File with Double-Cut Faces and Smooth Edges — 8" Lg. × 15/32" Wd. × 1/8" Thick. One Plastic Handle for Round Files One Round File Guide One Joint File Guide One Plastic Handle for Joint Files	Straight Joint Straight Round	Roll-Up Pouch	Steel	Depth Gauges	8441N102	000000
3/8"	Low	Full Chisel, Semi Chisel	Three Fine-Finish Straight Round Files with Knurled Face — 8" Lg. × 5/32" Dia. One Fine-Finish Straight Joint File with Double-Cut Faces and Smooth Edges — 8" Lg. × 15/32" Wd. × 1/8" Thick. One Plastic Handle for Round Files One Round File Guide One Joint File Guide One Plastic Handle for Joint Files	Straight Joint Straight Round	Roll-Up Pouch	Steel	Depth Gauges	8441N101	00000
0.404"	Standard	Full Chisel, Semi Chisel	Three Fine-Finish Straight Round Files with Knurled Face — 8" Lg. × 7/32" Dia. One Fine-Finish Straight Joint File with Double-Cut Faces and Smooth Edges — 8" Lg. × 15/32" Wd. × 1/8" Thick. One Plastic Handle for Round Files One Round File Guide One Joint File Guide One Plastic Handle for Joint Files	Straight Joint Straight Round	Roll-Up Pouch	Steel	Depth Gauges	8441N103	00000

Chain Saw Sharpeners


		Chain Saw

Faster and more consistent than files alone, these tools sharpen all the surfaces of your chain in one swift motion. Two round files shape the teeth, while a joint file sets the depth gauge for proper cut depth. Flip the tool to switch between right and left teeth. The two-handed design gives you better control and comfort than standard files.

Chain Saw Sharpeners											Replacement Round Files
For Chain
Pitch (Profile)	Cutter Type	Round File Dia.	For Cutting Depth	Sharpening Angle	File Lg.	Overall Lg.	Handle Material	Container Type		Each		Each
0.325"	Full Chisel, Semi Chisel	3/16"	0.025"	30°	8"	12 1/4"	Plastic	Plastic Pouch	8680N13	000000	4246A1	00000
0.404"	Full Chisel, Semi Chisel	7/32"	0.030"	30°	8"	12 1/4"	Plastic	Plastic Pouch	8680N15	00000	4246A2	0000
1/4" (Low)	Full Chisel, Semi Chisel	1/8"	0.018"	30°	8"	12 1/4"	Plastic	Plastic Pouch	8680N11	00000	4246A112	0000
3/8"	Full Chisel, Semi Chisel	13/64"	0.025"	30°	8"	12 1/4"	Plastic	Plastic Pouch	8680N14	00000	4246A113	0000
3/8" (Low)	Full Chisel, Semi Chisel	5/32"	0.025"	30°	8"	12 1/4"	Plastic	Plastic Pouch	8680N12	00000	4246A114	0000