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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Rectangular Rasps
Sharp individual rasp teeth quickly remove large amounts of soft, clog-prone materials better than regular files.
Style B rasps do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.
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.
Rapid Cut—Diamond-shaped teeth quickly remove material and produce a fine finish.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Tooth Style | For Coarse Finish | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Style | Face | Edge | Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | For Use On | Each | |
| A | Rasp × Rasp × Double Cut × Double Cut | Single Cut | 14" | 1 1/2" | 1/4" | Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber, Wood, Leather | 0000000 | 000000 |
| B | Rasp × Double Cut | Single Cut | 14" | 1 3/4" | 5/16" | Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber, Wood, Leather | 00000000 | 00000 |
| B | Rasp × Rapid Cut | Single Cut | 14" | 1 11/16" | 3/16" | Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber, Wood, Leather | 00000000 | 00000 |
Half-Round Rasps
Use on concave, convex, and flat surfaces. These rasps have sharp individual teeth that quickly remove large amounts of soft, clog-prone materials.
Style A rasps do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.
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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Tooth Style | For Coarse Finish | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Style | Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | Round Face | Flat Face | Edge | For Use On | Each | |
| A | 8" | 3/4" | 3/16" | Rasp | Rasp | Single Cut | Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber, Wood, Leather | 0000000 | 000000 |
| A | 10" | 15/16" | 1/4" | Rasp | Rasp | Single Cut | Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber, Wood, Leather | 0000000 | 00000 |
| A | 10" | 1 1/8" | 3/16" | Rasp | Rasp | Single Cut | Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber, Wood, Leather | 0000000 | 00000 |
| A | 12" | 1 1/8" | 5/16" | Rasp | Rasp | Single Cut | Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber, Wood, Leather | 0000000 | 00000 |
| A | 12" | 1 5/16" | 1/4" | Rasp | Rasp | Single Cut | Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber, Wood, Leather | 0000000 | 00000 |
| B | 8" | 7/8" | 3/16" | Rasp × Double Cut | Rasp × Double Cut | None | Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber, Wood, Leather | 000000 | 00000 |
| B | 10" | 1 1/16" | 3/8" | Rasp × Double Cut | Rasp × Double Cut | None | Brass, Bronze, Copper, Plastic, Rubber, Wood, Leather | 000000 | 00000 |
Round Rasps
Good for filing holes and concave surfaces, these rasps have sharp individual teeth that quickly remove large amounts of soft, clog-prone materials. They do not include a handle but do have a tang that fits into a handle. Length does not include the tang.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Coarse Finish | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lg. | Dia. | Face Tooth Style | For Use On | Each | |
| 10" | 3/8" | Rasp | Plastic, Rubber, Wood, Leather | 0000000 | 000000 |
Burs for Wood and Rubber
Pointed teeth cut wood and rubber quickly without clogging.
Flat Cylinder—For straight edges and flat surfaces.
Rounded Cylinder—For curved surfaces and slots and round-bottom holes and slots.
Ball—For curved surfaces, round slots, and round-bottom holes.
Flame—For contoured surfaces, slots, and holes.
Rounded Tapered Cone—For tapered holes and slots with rounded bottoms.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Head | Pointed Tooth (For Coarse Finish) | Pointed Tooth (For Fine Finish) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shank Dia. | Dia. | Lg. | Overall Lg. | Max. Speed, rpm | Color | Each | Color | Each | ||
Carbide | ||||||||||
| 1/4" | 5/16" | 1 3/4" | 3" | 25,000 | Red | 0000000 | 000000 | Blue | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1/4" | 9/16" | 3/4" | 2" | 25,000 | Red | 0000000 | 00000 | Blue | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4" | 13/16" | 1 1/4" | 2 1/2" | 10,000 | Red | 00000000 | 00000 | Blue | 00000000 | 00000 |
Head | Pointed Tooth (For Coarse Finish) | Pointed Tooth (For Fine Finish) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shank Dia. | Dia. | Lg. | Overall Lg. | Max. Speed, rpm | Color | Each | Color | Each | ||
Carbide | ||||||||||
| 1/4" | 5/16" | 1 1/2" | 2 13/16" | 25,000 | Red | 0000000 | 000000 | Blue | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1/4" | 9/16" | 1" | 2 3/8" | 25,000 | Red | 0000000 | 00000 | Blue | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4" | 13/16" | 1 3/8" | 2 1/2" | 10,000 | Red | 00000000 | 00000 | Blue | 00000000 | 00000 |
Grinding Bits for Nonmetals
Almost as hard as diamond, these tungsten carbide bits cut through nonmetals without generating heat.
Bits are also known as mounted points and die grinder bits. Head diameter is measured at the widest point.
Caution: As bit shank is exposed beyond 1/2", maximum safe rpm decreases significantly. Refer to ANSI standard B7.1. Use only accessories that have a greater rpm rating than the maximum speed of the grinder you choose.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Head | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dia. | Lg. | Max. Speed, rpm | Shape | Abrasive Material | Shank Lg. | Grit (Surface Texture) | Each | ||
For Composites, Fiberglass, Plaster, Plastic, Rubber, Wood | |||||||||
1/8"Shank Dia. | |||||||||
| 1 | 5/32" | 13/16" | 20,000 | Cylindrical | Tungsten Carbide | 7/8" | 36 (Rough) Bronze | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1 | 5/32" | 27/32" | 20,000 | Cylindrical | Tungsten Carbide | 7/8" | 80 (Rough) Bronze | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1 | 7/16" | 21/32" | 20,000 | Cylindrical | Tungsten Carbide | 7/8" | 36 (Rough) Bronze | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1 | 7/16" | 21/32" | 20,000 | Cylindrical | Tungsten Carbide | 7/8" | 80 (Rough) Bronze | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 2 | 9/32" | 21/32" | 20,000 | Barrel | Tungsten Carbide | 7/8" | 36 (Rough) Bronze | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 2 | 9/32" | 21/32" | 20,000 | Barrel | Tungsten Carbide | 7/8" | 80 (Rough) Bronze | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3 | 5/16" | 21/32" | 20,000 | Cone | Tungsten Carbide | 7/8" | 80 (Rough) Bronze | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3 | 5/16" | 11/16" | 20,000 | Cone | Tungsten Carbide | 7/8" | 36 (Rough) Bronze | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3 | 5/8" | 21/32" | 20,000 | Cone | Tungsten Carbide | 7/8" | 80 (Rough) Bronze | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3 | 5/8" | 11/16" | 20,000 | Cone | Tungsten Carbide | 7/8" | 36 (Rough) Bronze | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 4 | 1/4" | 7/16" | 20,000 | Cone | Tungsten Carbide | 7/8" | 120 (Rough) Bronze | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 5 | 13/32" | 13/32" | 20,000 | Ball | Tungsten Carbide | 7/8" | 36 (Rough) Bronze | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 5 | 13/32" | 13/32" | 20,000 | Ball | Tungsten Carbide | 7/8" | 80 (Rough) Bronze | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6 | 25/32" | 1/4" | 20,000 | Disc | Tungsten Carbide | 7/8" | 36 (Rough) Bronze | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6 | 25/32" | 1/4" | 20,000 | Disc | Tungsten Carbide | 7/8" | 80 (Rough) Bronze | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/4"Shank Dia. | |||||||||
| 1 | 1/8" | 1 1/4" | 23,000 | Cylindrical | Tungsten Carbide | 1" | 36 (Rough) Bronze | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1 | 1/4" | 1 1/2" | 23,000 | Cylindrical | Tungsten Carbide | 1" | 36 (Rough) Bronze | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1 | 5/8" | 1" | 23,000 | Cylindrical | Tungsten Carbide | 1" | 36 (Rough) Bronze | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 5 | 3/4" | 3/4" | 23,000 | Ball | Tungsten Carbide | 1" | 36 (Rough) Bronze | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 7 | 1/8" | 1 1/2" | 23,000 | Taper | Tungsten Carbide | 1" | 36 (Rough) Bronze | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8 | 3/4" | 1" | 23,000 | Cone | Tungsten Carbide | 1" | 36 (Rough) Bronze | 0000000 | 00000 |
Grinding Bit Sets for Nonmetals
Best for grinding composites, fiberglass, plaster, plastic, rubber, and wood without generating heat, these sets include a selection of our most popular tungsten carbide bits. The bits are also known as mounted points and die grinder bits.
Caution: As bit shank is exposed beyond 1/2", maximum safe rpm decreases significantly. Refer to ANSI standard B7.1. Use only accessories that have a greater rpm rating than the maximum speed of the grinder you choose.
| No. of Pieces | Includes | Abrasive Material | Shank Lg. | Grit (Surface Texture) | Each | |
For Composites, Fiberglass, Plaster, Plastic, Rubber, Wood | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8" Shank Dia. | ||||||
| 7 | 1 1/4" Dia. Cutoff Wheel, Barrel Grinding Bit, Disc Grinding Bit, Two Cone Bits, Two Cylindrical Bits | Tungsten Carbide | 7/8" | 36 grit (Rough) Bronze | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 7 | 1 1/4" Dia. Cutoff Wheel, Barrel Grinding Bit, Disc Grinding Bit, Two Cone Bits, Two Cylindrical Bits | Tungsten Carbide | 7/8" | 50 grit (Rough) Bronze | 0000000 | 000000 |