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American Pattern

Choosing an American Pattern File

Selecting the proper file for your application is essential if your going to achieve the desired result for your job. When selecting the proper file you most consider its shape, size, tooth type, and coarseness. The size and the coarseness of the file are directly related. Larger files will remove more stock but will also leave your project with a coarse finish, while smaller files will remove less stock, but will leave a finer, smoother finish.

Parts of the File
Coarseness
Kinds of Teeth
Shape

Parts of the File

  • Length is measured exclusive of tang, from point to heel,unless specified otherwise
  • Desired stroke length, type of material and size will determine length required
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Kinds of Teeth

    SINGLE-CUT

  • Single set of parallel, diagonal rows of teeth
  • Single-cut files are often used with light pressure to produce a smooth surface finish or to put a keen edge on knives, shears or saws
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      • DOUBLE-CUT

      • 2 sets of diagonal rows of teeth
      • Second set of teeth cut in opposite diagonal direction and on top of the first set
      • First set of teeth is known as the overcut, second is known as upcut
      • Upcut is finer than overcut
      • Double-cut file is used with heavier pressure than the single-cut and removes material faster from the workpiece
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        MAGICUT

      • Single cut teeth divided by angular serrations into shorter cutting edges, which free themselves readily from chips and perform roughing and smoothing at the same time
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        CURVED-CUT

      • Teeth arranged in curved contours across the file face
      • Curved-cut file is normally used in automotive body shops for smoothing body panels
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        RASP-CUT

      • Series of individual teeth which are formed by a single-pointed tool
      • Produces a rough cut that is used primarily on wood, hooves, aluminum and lead
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Coarseness

  • Work to be accomplished, whether roughing or finishing, will determine type of teeth and coarseness for each application
  • Most American pattern files are available with 3 grades of cut: bastard-cut, second-cut and smooth-cut
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Shape

  • Area to be filed will determine specific cross-section (round, square, flat, etc.) to be used
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  1. Nicholson File #07917NN 10 in. Flat Magicut

    Sku #: 3HN-07917NN

    Nicholson File #07917NN 10 in. Flat Magicut
    Special Price $21.90 Regular Price $30.45
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  2. Nicholson File #03367NN 4 in. Flat Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-03367NN

    Nicholson File #03367NN 4 in. Flat Bastard Cut
    Special Price $11.47 Regular Price $15.94
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  3. Nicholson File #03434NN 4 in. Flat Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-03434NN

    Nicholson File #03434NN 4 in. Flat Smooth Cut
    Special Price $14.45 Regular Price $20.09
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  4. Nicholson File #03665NN 10 in. Flat Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-03665NN

    Nicholson File #03665NN 10 in. Flat Bastard Cut
    Special Price $18.49 Regular Price $25.70
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  5. Nicholson File #03698NN 10 in. Flat Second Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-03698NN

    Nicholson File #03698NN 10 in. Flat Second Cut
    Special Price $21.63 Regular Price $30.07
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  6. Nicholson File #03731NN 10 in. Flat Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-03731NN

    Nicholson File #03731NN 10 in. Flat Smooth Cut
    Special Price $24.15 Regular Price $33.57
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  7. Nicholson File #03732NN 10 in. Flat Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-03732NN

    Nicholson File #03732NN 10 in. Flat Smooth Cut
    Special Price $25.61 Regular Price $35.60
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  8. Nicholson File #21868HNN 10 in. Flat Bastard Cut-Ergonomic Handle

    Sku #: 3HN-21868HNN

    Nicholson File #21868HNN 10 in. Flat Bastard Cut-Ergonomic Handle
    Special Price $20.58 Regular Price $28.60
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  9. Nicholson File #21868NN 10 in. Flat Bastard Cut without Handle

    Sku #: 3HN-21868NN

    Nicholson File #21868NN 10 in. Flat Bastard Cut without Handle
    Special Price $15.00 Regular Price $20.85
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  10. Nicholson File #00047NN 10 in. Flat Aluminum Type A File

    Sku #: 3HN-00047NN

    Nicholson File #00047NN 10 in. Flat Aluminum Type A File
    Special Price $25.67 Regular Price $35.68
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  11. Nicholson File #16507NN 4 in. Warding Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-16507NN

    Nicholson File #16507NN 4 in. Warding Bastard Cut
    Special Price $14.88 Regular Price $20.69
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  12. Nicholson File #16573NN 4 in. Warding Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-16573NN

    Nicholson File #16573NN 4 in. Warding Smooth Cut
    Special Price $17.59 Regular Price $24.46
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  13. Nicholson File #16147NNN 10 in. Three Square Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-16147NNN

    Nicholson File #16147NNN 10 in. Three Square Bastard Cut
    Special Price $24.13 Regular Price $33.54
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  14. Nicholson File #14106MN 4 in. Slim Taper File

    Sku #: 3HN-14106MN

    Nicholson File #14106MN 4 in. Slim Taper File
    Special Price $7.06 Regular Price $9.81
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  15. Nicholson File #14255MN 7 in. Slim Taper File

    Sku #: 3HN-14255MN

    Nicholson File #14255MN 7 in. Slim Taper File
    Special Price $9.38 Regular Price $13.04
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  16. Nicholson File #14341NNN 10 in. Slim Taper File

    Sku #: 3HN-14341NNN

    Nicholson File #14341NNN 10 in. Slim Taper File
    Special Price $15.31 Regular Price $21.28
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  17. Nicholson File #14547MN 4 in. Extra Slim Taper File

    Sku #: 3HN-14547MN

    Nicholson File #14547MN 4 in. Extra Slim Taper File
    Special Price $7.72 Regular Price $10.74
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  18. Nicholson File #14942MN 4 in. Double Extra Slim Taper File

    Sku #: 3HN-14942MN

    Nicholson File #14942MN 4 in. Double Extra Slim Taper File
    Special Price $7.69 Regular Price $10.68
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  19. Nicholson File #15056NN 7 in. Double Extra Slim Taper File

    Sku #: 3HN-15056NN

    Nicholson File #15056NN 7 in. Double Extra Slim Taper File
    Special Price $9.87 Regular Price $13.72
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  20. Nicholson File #13196 10 in. Square Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-13196

    Nicholson File #13196 10 in. Square Bastard Cut
    Special Price $21.96 Regular Price $30.53
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  21. Nicholson File #12790 4 in. Square Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-12790

    Nicholson File #12790 4 in. Square Bastard Cut
    Special Price $13.21 Regular Price $18.36
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  22. Nicholson File #12857 4 in. Square Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-12857

    Nicholson File #12857 4 in. Square Smooth Cut
    Special Price $15.53 Regular Price $21.58
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  23. Nicholson File #13262 10 in. Square Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-13262

    Nicholson File #13262 10 in. Square Smooth Cut
    Special Price $24.71 Regular Price $34.35
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  24. Nicholson File #11526NN 4 in. Round Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-11526NN

    Nicholson File #11526NN 4 in. Round Bastard Cut
    Special Price $9.38 Regular Price $13.04
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  25. Nicholson File #11592NNN 4 in. Round Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-11592NNN

    Nicholson File #11592NNN 4 in. Round Smooth Cut
    Special Price $11.24 Regular Price $15.62
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  26. Nicholson File #12019 10 in. Round Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-12019

    Nicholson File #12019 10 in. Round Bastard Cut
    Special Price $14.94 Regular Price $20.77
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  27. Nicholson File #12051 10 in. Round Second Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-12051

    Nicholson File #12051 10 in. Round Second Cut
    Special Price $17.59 Regular Price $24.46
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  28. Nicholson File #12084 10 in. Round Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-12084

    Nicholson File #12084 10 in. Round Smooth Cut
    Special Price $19.45 Regular Price $27.03
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  29. Nicholson File #21854 10 in. Round Bastard Cut without Handle

    Sku #: 3HN-21854

    Nicholson File #21854 10 in. Round Bastard Cut without Handle
    Special Price $15.76 Regular Price $21.91
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  30. Nicholson File #08243NN 4 in. Mill Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-08243NN

    Nicholson File #08243NN 4 in. Mill Bastard Cut
    Special Price $8.39 Regular Price $11.66
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