Hand Files are available in lengths from 4" - 16" in varous styles and cuts.  Choose from American Pattern Files or Swiss Precision Files.  Select the type of file for your job or application below.

American Files:

Hand Files Double cut, patallel diagonal rows.  Better suited for jobs that require a smooth and accurate finish.  This file can be used where a cut edge would damage the work.   Shop Hand Files

Flat Files Double cut, single cut on edges.  This file is used for removing wood or metal at a fast rate.  Tapered in width and thickness.  Most popular of all genereal purpose files.   Shop for Flat Files

Square Files Double cut, tapers toward the point with four equalt sides.  Useful for slots, key ways, rectangular and square holes and surface work.   Shop for Square Files

Round Files The round file is extensively used to open up holes.  It is also valuable for filling concave surfaces.  Like the half round file, it should be used with a turning motion to prevent grooving the work.   Shop for Round Files

Long Angle Lathe Files Single cut wit both edges safe, and taper toward the point in width.  The Long Angle Lathe is primarily used for lathe work and bench filing.  The teeth are designed on a "long angle" to provide free cutting and rapid filing while leaving a smooth finish. Shop for Long Angle Lathe Files

Tanged Horse Rasps Single cut on edges, a rectangular shaped rasp with teeth on one side and file teeth on the other.   Shop for Tanged Horse Rasps

Chainsaw Files For filing round gullets on saws.  Parallel (blunt) in shape   Shop for Chainsaw Files

Mill Files Single cut on sides and edges.  Mill files can be used on tools where fast metal removal is required, such as sharpening mill saws, circular saws, axes, hoes, spades, knives and qgricultural equipment. Shop for Mill Files

Three Square Files Double cut files which have fairly sharp corners are slightly set and cut.  Three Square Files are triangular in cross-sections, like tapers, and used for filing taps and all types of cutters. Shop for Three Square Files

Half Round Files Both double ad single cut.  Double cut to remove material quickly and single cut for smoother filing.  The half round file can be used for both concave and flat surfaces, due to it being flat on one side and rounded on the other.  On th econcave surfaces, the file is used with a rolling motion to prevent grooving the work. Shop for Half Round Files

Wundacut Files A versatile flat file for fast removal of metals, such as aluminum, bronze, cast iron, malleable iron and annealed carbon steel. Shop for Wundacut Files

Farmers Own Handy File With handle for sharpening agricultural implements (reaper knives, etc)   Shop for Farmers Own Handy File

Wood Rasps For woodworkers, plumbers, and wheelwrights.   Shop for Wood Rasps

Taper Saw Files These files are for sharpening saws with 60 degree angle teeth   Shop for Taper Saw Files