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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Triangular Files
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.
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 technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Fine Finish | |||||
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| Lg. | Wd. | For Saw Blade Teeth Per Inch | For Use On | Each | |
Single-Cut Faces | |||||
| 4" | 3/16" | 8-14 | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 4" | 1/4" | 5-11 | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 5" | 3/16" | 12-16 | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 5" | 1/4" | 5-11 | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 6" | 1/4" | 8-14 | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 6" | 1/4" | 12-16 | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 6" | 5/16" | 5-11 | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 7" | 3/8" | 5-11 | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 7" | 3/8" | 8-14 | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 8" | 3/8" | 8-14 | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8" | 3/8" | 12-16 | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 8" | 1/2" | 5-11 | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
File Sets
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
 |  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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
 | 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 |
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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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 finish resists rust and clogging.
| Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | Edge Tooth Style | Finish | For Use On | Each | |
For Coarse Finish | |||||||
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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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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.