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Nicholson®Rectangular American Pattern Milled Bastard File with 2 Square EdgesRectangular American Pattern Milled Bastard File with 2 Square Edges 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 lets...Bastard cut, American pattern mill fileSharpens mill or circular saws$8.98 - $19.37 - Nicholson®Rectangular American Pattern Smooth FileRectangular American Pattern Smooth File by Nicholson®. The Nicholson rectangular double-cut hand files provide efficient material removal for professionals or serious hobbyists. This files are double-cut for rapid removal, presenting a...Rectangular shape for efficient filing across a large surfaceDouble-cut abrasive surfaces perfect for widening holes or smoothing a plane$14.23 - $24.25
- Nicholson®Rectangular American Pattern Smooth Mill FileRectangular American Pattern Smooth Mill File 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 lets you smooth and sharpen...Sharpens mill or circular sawsGreat for draw filing and finishing metals$17.30 - $24.21
- Nicholson®Rectangular File for AluminumRectangular File for Aluminum 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 clogging, and the long...Will operate at its full efficiency for years aheadPractical, efficient tools to get your job done right$14.86 - $15.51
- Nicholson®Rectangular Swiss Pattern #0 Extra Narrow Pillar Needle FileRectangular Swiss Pattern #0 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$24.86 - $32.88
- Nicholson®Rectangular Swiss Pattern #0 Pillar FileRectangular Swiss Pattern #0 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 FilesRectangular in Shape$23.73 - $30.75
- Nicholson®Rectangular Swiss Pattern #00 Pillar FileRectangular Swiss Pattern #00 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 FilesRectangular in Shape$20.96 - $36.94
- Nicholson®Rectangular Swiss Pattern #2 Equaling FileRectangular Swiss Pattern #2 Equaling 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 FilesUsed By Tool and Die Makers, Jewelers, Model Makers and Home Craftsman$27.58 - $32.57
- Nicholson®Rectangular Swiss Pattern #2 Pillar FileRectangular Swiss Pattern #2 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 FilesSafe Edges$21.49 - $33.10
- Nicholson®Round American Pattern Bastard FileRound American Pattern Bastard File 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 openings or concave...Bastard cut, American pattern round fileCan be used to file circular openings or concave surfaces$7.51 - $27.68
- Nicholson®Round American Pattern Knurl Saw Chain FileRound American Pattern Knurl Saw Chain File by Nicholson®. The Nicholson round knurl-cut chainsaw file with an American pattern. For ideal results, place file against beveled cutting surface of the teeth 20° to 45° with saw and file...American pattern round chainsaw fileTighten tension on chain to firmly support cutters when filing$1.84 - $7.82
- Nicholson®Round American Pattern Knurl Saw Chain File Set, 3 PiecesRound American Pattern Knurl Saw Chain File Set, 3 Pieces by Nicholson®. The Nicholson round knurl-cut chainsaw file with an American pattern. For ideal results, place file against beveled cutting surface of the teeth 20° to 45° with...American pattern round chainsaw fileTighten tension on chain to firmly support cutters when filing$5.67 - $6.31
- Nicholson®Round American Pattern Second FileRound American Pattern Second File 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 openings or concave...Can be used to file circular openings or concave surfacesSingle cut construction provides light removal of material and slightly smoother edges$8.68 - $16.40
- Nicholson®Round American Pattern Smooth FileRound American Pattern Smooth File 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 openings or concave...Can be used to file circular openings or concave surfacesSingle cut construction provides light removal of material and slightly smoother edges$8.70 - $17.89
- Nicholson®Round Swiss Pattern #0 Needle FileRound Swiss Pattern #0 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$17.95 - $20.02
- Nicholson®Screw-on Handle for FileScrew-on Handle for 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$7.09 - $7.94
- Nicholson®Square American Pattern Bastard FileSquare American Pattern Bastard 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...Used on Slots, Keyways and General Surface FilingSquare Shape$9.99 - $25.61
- Nicholson®Square American Pattern Second FileSquare American Pattern Second 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...Used on Slots, Keyways and General Surface FilingSquare Shape$8.67 - $15.78
- Nicholson®Square American Pattern Smooth FileSquare American Pattern Smooth 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...Used on Slots, Keyways and General Surface FilingSquare Shape$13.53 - $28.51
- Nicholson®Square Swiss Pattern #0 Needle FileSquare Swiss Pattern #0 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 - $20.02
- Nicholson®Swiss Pattern #2 Assortment Needle File Set, 12 PiecesSwiss Pattern #2 Assortment Needle File Set, 12 Pieces 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, knife,...Will operate at its full efficiency for years aheadPractical, efficient tools to get your job done right$201.60 - $217.25
- Nicholson®Triangular American Pattern Bastard FileTriangular American Pattern Bastard 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...Will operate at its full efficiency for years aheadPractical, efficient tools to get your job done right$12.20 - $16.98
- Nicholson®Triangular American Pattern Double Extra Slim Taper FileTriangular American Pattern Double Extra Slim Taper File by Nicholson®. The Crescent Nicholson triangle single-cut double extra slim taper files with American pattern are perfect for filing gullets between saw teeth. The triangular...Double extra slim, American pattern taper fileExpertly made to effectively file saws with 60° angle teeth$7.30 - $8.81
- Nicholson®Triangular American Pattern Extra Slim Taper FileTriangular American Pattern Extra Slim Taper File by Nicholson®. The Crescent Nicholson triangle single-cut extra slim taper files with American pattern are perfect for filing gullets between saw teeth. The triangular shape makes...Extra slim, American pattern taper fileExpertly made to effectively file saws with 60° angle teeth$7.11 - $10.05
- Nicholson®Triangular American Pattern Regular Taper FileTriangular American Pattern Regular Taper 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....American Pattern Taper File, RegularMade for Filing Saws with 60° Angle Teeth$9.05 - $15.21
- Nicholson®Triangular American Pattern Second FileTriangular American Pattern Second 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...Will operate at its full efficiency for years aheadPractical, efficient tools to get your job done right$13.73 - $16.58
- Nicholson®Triangular American Pattern Slim Taper FileTriangular American Pattern Slim Taper File by Nicholson®. The Crescent Nicholson American pattern, taper files without handles are perfect for filing gullets between saw teeth. The triangular shape makes accessing tight internal angles...Slim, American pattern taper fileExpertly made to effectively file saws with 60° angle teeth$7.64 - $14.85
- Nicholson®Triangular American Pattern Smooth FileTriangular American Pattern Smooth 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...Will operate at its full efficiency for years aheadPractical, efficient tools to get your job done right$13.88 - $18.21
- Nicholson®Triangular Swiss Pattern #0 Needle FileTriangular Swiss Pattern #0 Needle File 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. It will meet your needs and...Will operate at its full efficiency for years aheadPractical, efficient tools to get your job done right$15.86 - $20.78
- Nicholson®Triangular Swiss Pattern #2 Needle FileTriangular Swiss Pattern #2 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 - $20.02
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.