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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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Rectangular Files
Straight
Single Cut
Tapered
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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Tapered
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 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
| 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 | 00000000 | 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" | 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 |
Integrated-Handle Rectangular Files
Single Cut
Tapered
No need for a separate handle—these files have one built in. The black-oxide finish resists rust and clogging.
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.
Tapered
For Coarse Finish | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | Edge Tooth Style | Finish | For Use On | Handle Material | Each | |
Single-Cut Faces | ||||||||
| 13 1/2" | 15/16" | 3/16" | Single Cut × Single Cut | Black Oxide | Steel, Iron | Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
File Sets
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
3-Piece Sets with Steel Handles
Double Cut
Rapid Cut
Single Cut
| Includes | Finish | Container Type | For Use On | Each | |
| One Coarse-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Double-Cut Faces and Single-Cut Edges—13 1/2" Lg. × 15/16" Wd. × 3/16" Thick. One Coarse-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Single-Cut Faces and Single-Cut Edges—13 1/2" Lg. × 15/16" Wd. × 3/16" Thick. One Fine-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Rapid-Cut Faces and Single-Cut Edges—13 1/2" Lg. × 15/16" Wd. × 3/16" Thick. | Black Oxide | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 000000 |
5-Piece Sets with Rubber Handles
 |  Half Round with Double-Cut Faces |  Tapered Rectangular with Double-Cut Faces |
 Tapered Rectangular with Single-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—8" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Single-Cut Faces—8" 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 Fine-Finish Thin-Tapered Triangular File with Single-Cut Faces—6" Lg. | Plastic Pouch | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 |
5-Piece Sets with Rubber Handles
 |  Half Round with Double-Cut Faces |  Tapered Rectangular with Rapid-Cut Faces |  Tapered Rectangular with Single-Cut Faces |
 Tapered Round with Double-Cut Face |  Tapered Square with Double-Cut Faces |
| Includes | Finish | Container Type | For Use On | Each | |
| One Coarse-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Single-Cut Faces—8" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Half-Round File with Double-Cut Faces—8" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Tapered Round File with Double-Cut Face—8" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Tapered Square File with Double-Cut Faces—8" Lg. One Fine-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Rapid-Cut Faces—8" Lg. | Black Oxide | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 000000 |
5-Piece Sets with Wood Handles
 | Half Round with Double-Cut Faces | Tapered Rectangular with Rapid-Cut Faces | Tapered Rectangular with Single-Cut Faces |
 Tapered Round with Double-Cut Face |  Tapered Square with Double-Cut Faces |
| Includes | Container Type | For Use On | Each | |
| One Coarse-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Single-Cut Faces—8" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Half-Round File with Double-Cut Faces—8" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Tapered Round File with Double-Cut Face—8" Lg. One Coarse-Finish Tapered Square File with Double-Cut Faces—8" Lg. One Fine-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Rapid-Cut Faces—8" Lg. | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 |
9-Piece Sets
 | 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 |
9-Piece Sets with Rubber Handles
 | Half Round with Double-Cut Faces |  Half Round with Rapid-Cut Faces |  Rectangular with One Double-Cut Face and One Single-Cut Face |
 Tapered Rectangular with Double-Cut Faces | Tapered Rectangular with Rapid-Cut Faces | Tapered Rectangular with Single-Cut Faces | |
Tapered Round with Double-Cut Face |  Thin-Tapered Triangular with Single-Cut Faces |
| Includes | Finish | Container Type | For Use On | Each | |
| One Coarse-Finish Rectangular File with One Double-Cut Face and One Single-Cut Face—10" Lg. 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 Fine-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Single-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Fine-Finish Tapered Rectangular File with Rapid-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Fine-Finish Half-Round File with Rapid-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Fine-Finish Thin-Tapered Triangular File with Single-Cut Faces—6" Lg. | Black Oxide | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 00000000 | 0000000 |
9-Piece Sets with Wood Handles
 | 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 |
13-Piece Sets
 | Half Round with Double-Cut Faces |  Rectangular with One Double-Cut Face and One Single-Cut Face |
Tapered Rectangular with Double-Cut Faces | Tapered Rectangular with Single-Cut Faces | |
Tapered Round with Double-Cut Face | Tapered Square with Double-Cut Faces |  Tapered Triangular with Double-Cut Faces |
| Includes | Container Type | For Use On | Each | |
| One Coarse-Finish Rectangular File with One Double-Cut Face and One Single-Cut Face—10" Lg. 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 Tapered Rectangular File (For Use Only On Aluminum) with Double-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 Medium-Finish Tapered Triangular File with Double-Cut Faces—8" Lg. One Medium-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 Tapered Rectangular File with Single-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Fine-Finish Half-Round File with Double-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Fine-Finish Tapered Round File with Double-Cut Face—10" Lg. One File Cleaner | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 0000000 |
13-Piece Sets with Wood Handles
 | Half Round with Double-Cut Faces | Rectangular with One Double-Cut Face and One Single-Cut Face |
Tapered Rectangular with Double-Cut Faces | Tapered Rectangular with Single-Cut Faces | |
Tapered Round with Double-Cut Face | Tapered Square with Double-Cut Faces | Tapered Triangular with Double-Cut Faces |
| Includes | Container Type | For Use On | Each | |
| One Coarse-Finish Rectangular File with One Double-Cut Face and One Single-Cut Face—10" Lg. 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 Tapered Rectangular File (For Use Only On Aluminum) with Double-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 Medium-Finish Tapered Triangular File with Double-Cut Faces—8" Lg. One Medium-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 Tapered Rectangular File with Single-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Fine-Finish Half-Round File with Double-Cut Faces—10" Lg. One Fine-Finish Tapered Round File with Double-Cut Face—10" Lg. One File Cleaner | Canvas Roll-Up Pouch | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 0000000 |