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Nicholson®6-1/4" Square Swiss Pattern #0 Needle File (37919)6-1/4" Square Swiss Pattern #0 Needle File (37919) 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$20.02 - Nicholson®6-1/4" Swiss Pattern #0 Crossing Needle File (37863)6-1/4" Swiss Pattern #0 Crossing 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$20.02
- Nicholson®6-1/4" Swiss Pattern #0 Slitting Needle File (38059)6-1/4" Swiss Pattern #0 Slitting 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$20.02
- Nicholson®6-1/4" Swiss Pattern #2 Assortment Needle File Set, 12 Pieces (37761)6-1/4" Swiss Pattern #2 Assortment Needle File Set, 12 Pieces (37761) by Nicholson®. The Nicholson is a 12-piece collection of files for a range of filing jobs. This set includes files in the barrette, equaling, flat, half round, joint,...Will operate at its full efficiency for years aheadPractical, efficient tools to get your job done right$217.25
- Nicholson®6-1/4" Swiss Pattern #4 Equaling Needle File (37989)6-1/4" Swiss Pattern #4 Equaling 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$20.02
- Nicholson®6-1/4" Swiss Pattern #6 Equaling Needle File (37996)6-1/4" Swiss Pattern #6 Equaling 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$20.02
- Nicholson®6-1/4" Triangular Swiss Pattern #2 Needle File (37954)6-1/4" Triangular Swiss Pattern #2 Needle File (37954) 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$20.02
- Nicholson®7" Double Ender Double Cut File (02905M)7" Double Ender Double Cut File (02905M) 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...Will operate at its full efficiency for years aheadPractical, efficient tools to get your job done right$6.63
- Nicholson®7" Triangular American Pattern Single Cut Double Extra Slim Taper File (15056N)7" Triangular American Pattern Single Cut Double Extra Slim Taper File (15056N) by Nicholson®. The Crescent Nicholson triangle single-cut double extra slim taper files with American pattern are perfect for filing gullets between saw...Double extra slim, American pattern taper fileExpertly made to effectively file saws with 60° angle teeth$8.81
- Nicholson®7" Triangular American Pattern Single Cut Slim Taper File (14255M)7" Triangular American Pattern Single Cut Slim Taper File (14255M) by Nicholson®. The Crescent Nicholson American pattern, taper files without handles are perfect for filing gullets between saw teeth. The triangular shape makes...Slim, American pattern taper fileExpertly made to effectively file saws with 60° angle teeth$8.96
- Nicholson®7". 10" Machinists File Set, 7 Pieces (22024NN)7". 10" Machinists File Set, 7 Pieces 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 from...General Purpose File Kit for Machine ShopWill operate at its full efficiency for years ahead$71.44
- Nicholson®7-1/2" Style 10 Swiss Pattern #2 Silversmith's Riffler File (41102)7-1/2" Style 10 Swiss Pattern #2 Silversmith's Riffler 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 FilesMade in Approximately 7 1/8"/180mm Lengths Only$57.52
- Nicholson®8" Double Ender Double Cut File (02926M)8" Double Ender Double Cut File (02926M) 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...Will operate at its full efficiency for years aheadPractical, efficient tools to get your job done right$6.52
- Nicholson®8" Flat American Pattern Double Cut Smooth File (03599N)8" Flat American Pattern Double Cut Smooth File (03599N) 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$14.56
- Nicholson®8" Half Round American Pattern Double Cut Smooth File (04960N)8" Half Round American Pattern Double Cut Smooth File (04960N) 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$18.75
- Nicholson®8" Half Round American Pattern Single Cut Bastard Woodcraft Rasp with Handle (21878N)8" Half Round American Pattern Single Cut Bastard Woodcraft Rasp with Handle (21878N) by Nicholson®. The Nicholson half-round rasp files are for trades workers with a bastard-cut texture for efficient material removal. The half-round...American pattern wood rasp with a half-round shape, a bastard cut, and a red handleUsed by woodworkers, hobbyists, plumbers, and other trades professionals$18.36
- Nicholson®8" Half Round American Pattern Single Cut Bastard Woodcraft Rasp with Handle (19394N)8" Half Round American Pattern Single Cut Bastard Woodcraft Rasp with Handle (19394N) by Nicholson®. The Nicholson half-round rasp files are for trades workers with a bastard-cut texture for efficient material removal. The half-round...American pattern wood rasp with a half-round shape, a bastard cut, and a red handleUsed by woodworkers, hobbyists, plumbers, and other trades professionals$18.59
- Nicholson®8" Half Round American Pattern Single Cut Second Cabinet Rasp (17615N)8" Half Round American Pattern Single Cut Second Cabinet Rasp (17615N) 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...American Pattern Rasp, Half-Round Cabinet, Second CutUsed by Cabinetmakers And Woodworkers$27.14
- Nicholson®8" Half Round Curved Cut File (20582N)8" Half Round Curved Cut 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 from...Will operate at its full efficiency for years aheadPractical, efficient tools to get your job done right$32.06
- Nicholson®8" Half Round Swiss Pattern Double Cut #1 File (36569N)8" Half Round Swiss Pattern Double Cut #1 File (36569N) 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$60.72
- Nicholson®8" Knife American Pattern Double Cut Smooth File with Safe Back (06961N)8" Knife American Pattern Double Cut Smooth File with Safe Back (06961N) 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$26.64
- Nicholson®8" Knife American Pattern Single Cut Second File with Safe Back (06930N)8" Knife American Pattern Single Cut Second File with Safe Back (06930N) 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$25.64
- Nicholson®8" Rectangular American Pattern Double Cut Bastard File (05853N)8" Rectangular American Pattern Double Cut Bastard File (05853N) 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$14.03
- Nicholson®8" Rectangular American Pattern Double Cut Bastard File (03566N)8" Rectangular American Pattern Double Cut Bastard File (03566N) 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...Bastard cut, American pattern flat fileIdeal for machinists, machinery builders, ship and engine builders$12.86
- Nicholson®8" Rectangular American Pattern Double Cut Smooth File (05919N)8" Rectangular American Pattern Double Cut Smooth File (05919N) 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$16.35
- Nicholson®8" Rectangular American Pattern Double Cut/Single Cut Axe Sharpening File (06706N)8" Rectangular American Pattern Double Cut/Single Cut Axe Sharpening File by Nicholson®. The Crescent rectangular axe files, have a double-cut side for faster material removal and a single-cut side for putting a fine edge on your axe. A...American pattern axe sharpening file with a double-cut side and a single-cut sideIdeal file for sharpening axes and miscellaneous garden tools$12.10
- Nicholson®8" Rectangular American Pattern Single Cut Smooth File (05886N)8" Rectangular American Pattern Single Cut Smooth File (05886N) 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$14.23
- Nicholson®8" Rectangular Double Cut File for Aluminum (00024)8" Rectangular Double Cut File for Aluminum (00024) by Nicholson®. The Nicholson type A files with double-cut pattern are specifically designed to remove aluminum stock. Files down aluminum faster than traditional files without...Will operate at its full efficiency for years aheadPractical, efficient tools to get your job done right$15.51
- Nicholson®8" Rectangular Swiss Pattern #0 Extra Narrow Pillar Needle File (40287N)8" Rectangular Swiss Pattern #0 Extra Narrow Pillar Needle File (40287N) 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$32.88
- Nicholson®8" Rectangular Swiss Pattern #00 Extra Narrow Pillar Needle File (40281N)8" Rectangular Swiss Pattern #00 Extra 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 FilesCut on 2 Sides Only$34.25
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.