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Nicholson®5-1/2" Triangular Swiss Pattern #2 Needle File (37591)5-1/2" Triangular Swiss Pattern #2 Needle File (37591) by Nicholson®. The Nicholson needle files with a knurled handles are perfect for fine toolmakers, watchmakers, diemakers, or even jewelers who need precise filing ability.Made to more exacting measurements than an American pattern fileUsed primarily by jewelers, diemakers, watchmakers, and other fine toolmakers$18.34 - Nicholson®5-1/2" Triangular Swiss Pattern #4 Needle File (37598)5-1/2" Triangular Swiss Pattern #4 Needle File by Nicholson®. The Nicholson needle files with a knurled handles are perfect for fine toolmakers, watchmakers, diemakers, or even jewelers who need precise filing ability.Made to more exacting measurements than an American pattern fileUsed primarily by jewelers, diemakers, watchmakers, and other fine toolmakers$18.34
- Nicholson®5-1/4" Rectangular Double Cut Tungsten Point Cdd File with Steel Handle (02375NN)5-1/4" Rectangular Double Cut Tungsten Point Cdd File with Steel Handle by Nicholson®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind....Designed to help to get your job done rightManufactured utilizing the highest quality materials$8.95
- Nicholson®5-1/4" Wooden Handle with Metal Ferruled for File (21528N)5-1/4" Wooden Handle with Metal Ferruled for File (21528N) by Nicholson®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of...Made From Close Grain Hardwood with Wax FinishHandles Have Strong Nickel-Plated Metal Ferrules$5.80
- Nicholson®5-3/4" Wooden Handle with Metal Ferruled for File (21470N)5-3/4" Wooden Handle with Metal Ferruled for File (21470N) by Nicholson®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of...Made From Close Grain Hardwood with Wax FinishHandles Have Strong Nickel-Plated Metal Ferrules$7.85
- Nicholson®6" Flat American Pattern Double Cut Smooth File (03500N)6" Flat American Pattern Double Cut Smooth File (03500N) by Nicholson®. The Nicholson flat double cut bastard files with an American pattern are ideal for machinists, machinery builders, ship and engine builders. The files can be used...Ideal for machinists, machinery builders, ship and engine buildersCan be used effectively by repairmen and others who require rapid removal of metal$10.95
- Nicholson®6" Half Round American Pattern Double Cut Bastard File (21881N)6" Half Round American Pattern Double Cut Bastard File (21881N) by Nicholson®. The Nicholson half-round double-cut bastard files are ideal for materials containing iron, mild steel, plastics, and wood. The coarse grade is perfect for...Bastard cut, American pattern half-round filePerfect for use on concave, convex, and flat surfaces$15.63
- Nicholson®6" Half Round American Pattern Double Cut Bastard File (04795N)6" Half Round American Pattern Double Cut Bastard File (04795N) by Nicholson®. The Nicholson half-round double-cut bastard files are ideal for materials containing iron, mild steel, plastics, and wood. The coarse grade is perfect for...Bastard cut, American pattern half-round filePerfect for use on concave, convex, and flat surfaces$14.65
- Nicholson®6" Half Round American Pattern Double Cut Second File (04828N)6" Half Round American Pattern Double Cut Second File (04828N) by Nicholson®. The Nicholson half-round double-cut bastard files are ideal for materials containing iron, mild steel, plastics, and wood. The coarse grade is perfect for use...Perfect for use on concave, convex, and flat surfacesTwo-sided file is rounded on 1 side and flat on the other, so you can round out holes with ease$15.75
- Nicholson®6" Half Round Swiss Pattern Double Cut #0 File (36521N)6" Half Round Swiss Pattern Double Cut #0 File by Nicholson®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship....Made to More Exacting Measurements Than American Pattern FilesUsed By Tool and Die Makers, Jewelers, Model Makers and Home Craftsman$42.12
- Nicholson®6" Half Round Swiss Pattern Double Cut #1 File (36527N)6" Half Round Swiss Pattern Double Cut #1 File (36527N) by Nicholson®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship....Made to More Exacting Measurements Than American Pattern FilesUsed By Tool and Die Makers, Jewelers, Model Makers and Home Craftsman$44.65
- Nicholson®6" Half Round Swiss Pattern Double Cut #2 File (36533N)6" Half Round Swiss Pattern Double Cut #2 File by Nicholson®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship....Made to More Exacting Measurements Than American Pattern FilesUsed By Tool and Die Makers, Jewelers, Model Makers and Home Craftsman$48.12
- Nicholson®6" Half Round Swiss Pattern Double Cut #4 File (36545N)6" Half Round Swiss Pattern Double Cut #4 File by Nicholson®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship....Made to More Exacting Measurements Than American Pattern FilesUsed By Tool and Die Makers, Jewelers, Model Makers and Home Craftsman$52.71
- Nicholson®6" Knife American Pattern Double Cut Smooth File with Safe Back (06867N)6" Knife American Pattern Double Cut Smooth File with Safe Back (06867N) by Nicholson®. The Nicholson knife-shaped files have double-cut sides with smooth coarseness for a finer finish, then single-cut teeth down the sharp side for...American pattern knife-shaped file with smooth-cut coarsenessUsed primarily by tool and diemakers who need to file acute angles$23.06
- Nicholson®6" Knife American Pattern Single Cut Bastard File with Safe Back (06804N)6" Knife American Pattern Single Cut Bastard File with Safe Back (06804N) by Nicholson®. The Nicholson knife-shaped files have double-cut sides with smooth coarseness for a finer finish, then single-cut teeth down the sharp side for...American pattern knife-shaped file with smooth-cut coarsenessUsed primarily by tool and diemakers who need to file acute angles$19.86
- Nicholson®6" Knife American Pattern Single Cut Second File with Safe Back (06836N)6" Knife American Pattern Single Cut Second File with Safe Back (06836N) by Nicholson®. The Nicholson knife-shaped files have double-cut sides with smooth coarseness for a finer finish, then single-cut teeth down the sharp side for...American pattern knife-shaped file with smooth-cut coarsenessUsed primarily by tool and diemakers who need to file acute angles$21.99
- Nicholson®6" Rectangular American Pattern Double Cut Bastard File (05738N)6" Rectangular American Pattern Double Cut Bastard File (05738N) by Nicholson®. The Nicholson rectangular double-cut hand files provide efficient material removal for professionals or serious hobbyists. This files are double-cut for...American pattern hand file, bastard cut for medium-duty material removalRectangular shape for efficient filing across a large surface$13.19
- Nicholson®6" Rectangular American Pattern Double Cut Smooth File (05804N)6" Rectangular American Pattern Double Cut Smooth File (05804N) by Nicholson®. The Nicholson rectangular double-cut hand files provide efficient material removal for professionals or serious hobbyists. This files are double-cut for...Rectangular shape for efficient filing across a large surfaceDouble-cut abrasive surfaces perfect for widening holes or smoothing a plane$15.10
- Nicholson®6" Rectangular American Pattern Single Cut Milled Bastard File (21825)6" Rectangular American Pattern Single Cut Milled Bastard File (21825) by Nicholson®. The Nicholson single-cut bastard mill files sharpen mill or circular saws and are ideal for draw filing and finishing metals. The rectangular shape...Bastard cut, American pattern mill fileSharpens mill or circular saws$7.77
- Nicholson®6" Rectangular American Pattern Single Cut Smooth File (05771N)6" Rectangular American Pattern Single Cut Smooth File (05771N) by Nicholson®. The Nicholson rectangular double-cut hand files provide efficient material removal for professionals or serious hobbyists. This files are double-cut for...Rectangular shape for efficient filing across a large surfaceDouble-cut abrasive surfaces perfect for widening holes or smoothing a plane$14.27
- Nicholson®6" Rectangular Swiss Pattern #0 Extra Narrow Pillar Needle File (40248N)6" Rectangular Swiss Pattern #0 Extra Narrow Pillar Needle File (40248N) by Nicholson®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level...Made to More Exacting Measurements Than American Pattern FilesCut on 2 Sides Only$24.86
- Nicholson®6" Rectangular Swiss Pattern #1 Pillar File (40254N)6" Rectangular Swiss Pattern #1 Pillar File by Nicholson®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured...Made to More Exacting Measurements Than American Pattern FilesCut on 2 Sides Only$25.98
- Nicholson®6" Rectangular Swiss Pattern Double Cut #0 Narrow Pillar Needle File (40076N)6" Rectangular Swiss Pattern Double Cut #0 Narrow Pillar Needle File by Nicholson®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of...Made to More Exacting Measurements Than American Pattern FilesRectangular Shape$26.31
- Nicholson®6" Rectangular Swiss Pattern Double Cut #0 Pillar File (39899N)6" Rectangular Swiss Pattern Double Cut #0 Pillar File (39899N) by Nicholson®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of...Made to More Exacting Measurements Than American Pattern FilesRectangular in Shape$23.73
- Nicholson®6" Rectangular Swiss Pattern Double Cut #00 Pillar File (39893N)6" Rectangular Swiss Pattern Double Cut #00 Pillar File (39893N) by Nicholson®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of...Made to More Exacting Measurements Than American Pattern FilesRectangular in Shape$23.60
- Nicholson®6" Rectangular Swiss Pattern Double Cut #2 Equaling File (36253N)6" Rectangular Swiss Pattern Double Cut #2 Equaling File (36253N) by Nicholson®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of...Made to More Exacting Measurements Than American Pattern FilesUsed By Tool and Die Makers, Jewelers, Model Makers and Home Craftsman$32.57
- Nicholson®6" Rectangular Swiss Pattern Double Cut #2 Pillar File (39911N)6" Rectangular Swiss Pattern Double Cut #2 Pillar File (39911N) by Nicholson®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of...Made to More Exacting Measurements Than American Pattern FilesRectangular in Shape$22.58
- Nicholson®6" Rectangular Swiss Pattern Double Cut #4 Pillar File (39923N)6" Rectangular Swiss Pattern Double Cut #4 Pillar File by Nicholson®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship....Made to More Exacting Measurements Than American Pattern FilesRectangular in Shape$27.76
- Nicholson®6" Round American Pattern Single Cut Bastard File (11716N)6" Round American Pattern Single Cut Bastard File (11716N) by Nicholson®. The Nicholson American pattern, round single-cut bastard files features a circular design with teeth all the way around. These files can be used to file circular...Bastard cut, American pattern round fileCan be used to file circular openings or concave surfaces$7.51
- Nicholson®6" Round American Pattern Single Cut Smooth File (11781N)6" Round American Pattern Single Cut Smooth File (11781N) by Nicholson®. The Nicholson American pattern, round single-cut bastard files features a circular design with teeth all the way around. These files can be used to file circular...Can be used to file circular openings or concave surfacesSingle cut construction provides light removal of material and slightly smoother edges$8.70
Files are mostly hand tools widely used in woodworking and metalworking to smooth out rough edges and remove fine amounts of material to shape a work piece. The majority of files are made of high carbon case-hardened steel. They can have a form of a short bar of square, rectangular, triangular, half-round, or round cross-section, with parallel sharp teeth cut on their surface. A pointed tang at one end allows to fit a handle to the tool or mount a file in a chuck. Files can be tapered or blunt, rough or smooth, which depends on the coarseness of their teeth.
Single-cut files are the best choice for leaving a fine-surface finish, and on the other hand, double-cut files are most suitable for removing large amounts of material. Diamond files feature fine particles embedded in their working surface instead of teeth. Such industrial diamond-impregnated files can be effectively used for shaping extremely hard materials such as glass, stone, carbide, or hardened steel. This type of a file cannot be damaged with a back-and-forth motion unlike files with teeth designed to be pushed only on a work piece. If the file is pulled, its teeth become dull quickly. Needle files have fine teeth for smaller work pieces where finish smoothness is prioritized over the amount of removed material.