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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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File Sets
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
6-Piece Sets with Wood Handles
 |  Rectangular with Double-Cut Faces |  Tapered Half Round with Double-Cut Faces |  Tapered Round with Double-Cut Face |
 Tapered Square with Double-Cut Faces |  Tapered Triangular with Double-Cut Faces |  Thin-Tapered Rectangular with Double-Cut Faces |
| Includes | Container Type | For Use On | Each | |
| One Medium-Finish Rectangular File with Double-Cut Faces—4" Lg. One Medium-Finish Thin-Tapered Rectangular File with Double-Cut Faces—4" Lg. One Medium-Finish Tapered Half-Round File with Double-Cut Faces—4" Lg. One Medium-Finish Tapered Round File with Double-Cut Face—4" Lg. One Medium-Finish Tapered Triangular File with Double-Cut Faces—4" Lg. One Medium-Finish Tapered Square File with Double-Cut Faces—4" Lg. | Metal Case | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 |
6-Piece Sets with Wood Handles
 |  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 |
Pocket-Size Electrical Contact Files
A pen-shaped holder stores six files. Use to clean contacts on electrical components such as spark plugs, switches, relays, and ignition points.
Rods are used for cleaning pits on contacts.
For Fine Finish (220 Grit)
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File | Handle | Replacement Files | Replacement Rods | ||||||||||
| Number of Files | Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | Lg. | Material | Abrasive Material | Includes | Each | Each | Each | |||
| 6 | 1 1/2" | 3/16" | 0.0035" | 4 1/2" | Plastic | Steel | Six 1 1/4" Length × 0.02" Diameter Rods | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6 | 1 1/2" | 3/16" | 0.007" | 4 1/2" | Plastic | Steel | __ | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 0000 | 000000 | 00 |
Point Diamond Files
Get inside small holes and crevices. 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 (100-120 Grit) | For Fine Finish (150-180 Grit) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Surface Lg. | Lg. | Wd. | For Use On | Each | Each | Each | |||
| 0.5" | 6" | 1/8" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbide, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 0.875" | 6" | 1/4" | Titanium, Hardened Steel, Tool Steel, Nickel, Ceramic, Stone, Concrete, Glass, Carbide, Carbon Fiber, Graphite, Brick | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Detail Files
Trade No. 1
Trade No. 4
Trade No. 5
Trade No. 6
Trade No. 7
Trade No. 8
Trade No. 9
Trade No. 11
Trade No. 12
Trade No. 15
Trade No. 16
Trade No. 18
Reach into the smallest holes, grooves, and slots to perform detailed work. These tools have a file at each end and a smooth portion in the middle for a comfortable grip. Also known as riffler files.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Trade Number | For Medium Finish (No. 0) | For Fine Finish (No. 2) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholson | Simonds | Grobet | Lg. | Dia. | Wd. | For Use On | Each | Each | ||
| 1 | DSR-1 | 541 | 6" | 0.124" | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 4 | DSR-4 | 529 | 6" | __ | 0.163" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 5 | DSR-5 | 525 | 6" | __ | 0.076" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6 | DSR-6 | 526 | 6" | __ | 0.053" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 7 | DSR-7 | 533 | 6" | __ | 0.2" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8 | DSR-8 | 532 | 6" | __ | 0.173" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 9 | DSR-9 | 542 | 6" | 0.128" | __ | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 11 | DSR-11 | 531 | 6" | __ | 0.189" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 12 | DSR-12 | 527 | 6" | __ | 0.059" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 15 | DSR-15 | 537 | 6" | __ | 0.077" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 16 | DSR-16 | 539 | 6" | __ | 0.152" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 18 | DSR-18 | 536 | 6" | __ | 0.14" | Steel, Iron | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Detail File Sets
Trade No. 1
Trade No. 11
Trade No. 12
Trade No. 15
Trade No. 16
Trade No. 18
Trade No. 4
Trade No. 5
Trade No. 6
Trade No. 7
Trade No. 8
Trade No. 9
Reach into the smallest holes, grooves, and slots to perform detailed work. These tools have a file at each end and a smooth portion in the middle for a comfortable grip. Also known as riffler files.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Finish No. | Includes | For Use On | Each | |
12-Piece Sets | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | One Medium-Finish File (Trade No. 1/DSR-1/541)—6" Lg. × 0.128" Dia. One Medium-Finish File (Trade No. 4/DSR-4/529)— 6" Lg. × 0.172" Wd. One Medium-Finish File (Trade No. 5/DSR-5/525)—6" Lg. × 0.22" Wd. One Medium-Finish File (Trade No. 6/DSR-6/526)—6" Lg. × 0.051" Wd. One Medium-Finish File (Trade No. 7/DSR-7/533)—6" Lg. × 0.2" Wd. One Medium-Finish File (Trade No. 8/DSR-8/532)—6" Lg. × 0.18" Wd. One Medium-Finish File (Trade No. 9/DSR-9/542)—6" Lg. × 0.128" Dia. One Medium-Finish File (Trade No. 11/DSR-11/531)—6" Lg. × 0.19" Wd. One Medium-Finish File (Trade No. 12/DSR-12/527)—6" Lg. × 0.184" Wd. One Medium-Finish File (Trade No. 15/DSR-15/537)—6" Lg. × 0.161" Wd. One Medium-Finish File (Trade No. 16/DSR-16/539)—6" Lg. × 0.169" Wd. One Medium-Finish File (Trade No. 18/DSR-18/536)—6" Lg. × 0.159" Wd. | Steel, Iron | 000000 | 0000000 |
| 2 | One Fine-Finish File (Trade No. 1/DSR-1/541)—6" Lg. × 0.128" Dia. One Fine-Finish File (Trade No. 4/DSR-4/529)— 6" Lg. × 0.172" Wd. One Fine-Finish File (Trade No. 5/DSR-5/525)—6" Lg. × 0.22" Wd. One Fine-Finish File (Trade No. 6/DSR-6/526)—6" Lg. × 0.051" Wd. One Fine-Finish File (Trade No. 7/DSR-7/533)—6" Lg. × 0.2" Wd. One Fine-Finish File (Trade No. 8/DSR-8/532)—6" Lg. × 0.18" Wd. One Fine-Finish File (Trade No. 9/DSR-9/542)—6" Lg. × 0.128" Dia. One Fine-Finish File (Trade No. 11/DSR-11/531)—6" Lg. × 0.19" Wd. One Fine-Finish File (Trade No. 12/DSR-12/527)—6" Lg. × 0.184" Wd. One Fine-Finish File (Trade No. 15/DSR-15/537)—6" Lg. × 0.161" Wd. One Fine-Finish File (Trade No. 16/DSR-16/539)—6" Lg. × 0.169" Wd. One Fine-Finish File (Trade No. 18/DSR-18/536)—6" Lg. × 0.159" Wd. | Steel, Iron | 000000 | 000000 |