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 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 | 0000 |
| 8" | 3/8" | 12-16 | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 8" | 1/2" | 5-11 | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
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 |
For files without handles, length does not include the tang.
| Lg. | Wd. | Face Tooth Style | Cut Pattern | Handle Material | Container Type | For Use On | Each | |
Rectangular, Half Round, Round, Triangular, and Square—For Fine Finish | ||||||||
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| 4" | 3/16", 1/4", 7/16", 1/2" | Double Cut, Single Cut | American | __ | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 4" | 3/16", 1/4", 7/16", 1/2" | Double Cut, Single Cut | American | Wood | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
 | Rectangular | Half Round | Round |
Triangular | Square |
For files without handles, length does not include the tang.
| Lg. | Wd. | Face Tooth Style | Cut Pattern | Handle Material | Container Type | For Use On | Each | |
Rectangular, Half Round, Round, Triangular, 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 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 7", 10" | 3/8", 15/16", 1", 1 11/16" | Double Cut, Single Cut | American | Wood | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 |
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.
Edges with no teeth protect adjacent surfaces when filing.
Single-cut tapered files with teeth on the edges are often used to sharpen milling and circular saws. Also known as mill files.
Single-cut tapered files with no teeth on the edges are often used to shape material on a lathe. Also known as lathe 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 | 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 | 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 |
| 10" | 1" | 3/16" | None × None | __ | Steel, Iron | 000000 | 00000 |
| 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 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 12" | 1 1/8" | 1/4" | None × None | __ | Steel, Iron | 000000 | 00000 |
| 14" | 1 5/16" | 1/4" | Single Cut × Single Cut | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 14" | 1 5/16" | 1/4" | None × None | __ | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 00000 |
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.
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.
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 Chain Saw Chain | For Fine Finish | |||||||
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| Lg. | Dia. | Pitch | Pitch Profile | Cutter Type | Face Tooth Style | For Use On | Each | |
| 6" | 1/8" | 1/4" | Low | Full Chisel, Semi Chisel | Knurled | Steel | 000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 5/32" | 1/4" 3/8" | Standard Low | Full Chisel, Semi Chisel | Knurled | Steel | 000000 | 0000 |
| 8" | 1/8" | 1/4" | Low | Full Chisel, Semi Chisel | Knurled | Steel | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 8" | 5/32" | 1/4" | Standard | Full Chisel, Semi Chisel | Knurled | Steel | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 8" | 3/16" | 0.325" | Standard | Full Chisel, Semi Chisel | Knurled | Steel | 000000 | 0000 |
| 8" | 13/64" | 3/8" | Standard | Full Chisel, Semi Chisel | Knurled | Steel | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 8" | 7/32" | 0.404" | Standard | Full Chisel, Semi Chisel | Knurled | Steel | 000000 | 0000 |
| 8" | 1/4" | 7/16", 1/2" | Standard | Full Chisel, Semi Chisel | Knurled | Steel | 000000 | 0000 |
| 8" | 5/16" | 3/4" | Standard | Full Chisel, Semi Chisel | Knurled | Steel | 000000 | 0000 |
| 8" | 3/8" | __ | __ | Full Chisel, Semi Chisel | Knurled | Steel | 000000 | 0000 |
For Fine Finish | ||||||||
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| Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | Face Tooth Style | Edge Tooth Style | For Use On | For Use With | Each | |
| 6" | 5/8" | 3/32" | Single Cut × Single Cut | None × None | Steel | Depth Gauge | 00000000 | 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".
For Chain Saw Chain | ||||||||
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| Pitch | Pitch Profile | Cutter Type | Includes | Container Type | For Use On | For Use With | Each | |
8-Piece Sets | ||||||||
| 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 Plastic Handle for Joint Files One Round File Guide One Joint File Guide | Roll-Up Pouch | Steel | Depth Gauge | 00000000 | 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 Plastic Handle for Joint Files One Round File Guide One Joint File Guide | Roll-Up Pouch | Steel | Depth Gauge | 00000000 | 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 Plastic Handle for Joint Files One Round File Guide One Joint File Guide | Roll-Up Pouch | Steel | Depth Gauge | 00000000 | 00000 |