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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
      		 ClassicPlain

        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
      		 ClassicPlain

        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
      		 ClassicPlain

        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
      		 ClassicPlain

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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Diameter  
  1. 1/8 in 3 items
  2. 5/32 in 3 items
  3. 3/16 in 2 items
  4. 7/32 in 1 item
  5. 1/4 in 8 items
  6. 5/16 in 7 items
  7. 3/8 in 6 items
  8. 1/2 in 6 items
  9. 5/8 in 1 item
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File Cut  
  1. Smooth 43 items
  2. Bastard 79 items
  3. Second 23 items
  4. Single/Double 5 items
  5. Single 24 items
  6. Fine 4 items
  7. Double Cut 5 items
  8. Knurl Cut 6 items
  9. Magicut 3 items
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Length  
  1. 4 in 18 items
  2. 5 in 3 items
  3. 5-1/4 in 2 items
  4. 6 in 44 items
  5. 7 in 2 items
  6. 8 in 50 items
  7. 10 in 34 items
  8. 12 in 28 items
  9. 14 in 9 items
  10. 16 in 2 items
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Handled  
  1. No 105 items
  2. Ergonomic 8 items
  3. Yes 9 items
File Shape  
  1. Half Round 24 items
  2. Flat 92 items
  3. Round 27 items
  4. Knife 11 items
  5. Square Shape 10 items
  6. Triangle 28 items
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  1. Nicholson File #06992N 10 in. Knife Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-06992N

    Nicholson File #06992N 10 in. Knife Bastard Cut
    Special Price $36.08 Regular Price $50.16
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  2. Nicholson File #07054N 10 in. Knife Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-07054N

    Nicholson File #07054N 10 in. Knife Smooth Cut
    Special Price $41.16 Regular Price $57.21
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  3. Nicholson File #07085N 12 in. Knife Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-07085N

    Nicholson File #07085N 12 in. Knife Bastard Cut
    Special Price $44.61 Regular Price $62.01
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  4. Nicholson File #06601NN 8 in. Handy File

    Sku #: 3HN-06601NN

    Nicholson File #06601NN 8 in. Handy File
    Special Price $18.67 Regular Price $25.95
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  5. Nicholson File #06602NN 8 in. Handy File

    Sku #: 3HN-06602NN

    Nicholson File #06602NN 8 in. Handy File
    Special Price $18.45 Regular Price $25.65
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  6. Nicholson File #06686NN 12 in. Handy File

    Sku #: 3HN-06686NN

    Nicholson File #06686NN 12 in. Handy File
    Special Price $28.87 Regular Price $40.13
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  7. Nicholson File #05738N 6 in. Hand Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-05738N

    Nicholson File #05738N 6 in. Hand Bastard Cut
    Special Price $13.79 Regular Price $19.17
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  8. Nicholson File #05771N 6 in. Hand Second Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-05771N

    Nicholson File #05771N 6 in. Hand Second Cut
    Special Price $14.90 Regular Price $20.71
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  9. Nicholson File #05804N 6 in. Hand Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-05804N

    Nicholson File #05804N 6 in. Hand Smooth Cut
    Special Price $15.74 Regular Price $21.88
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  10. Nicholson File #05853N 8 in. Hand Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-05853N

    Nicholson File #05853N 8 in. Hand Bastard Cut
    Special Price $15.35 Regular Price $21.34
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  11. Nicholson File #05886N 8 in. Hand Second Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-05886N

    Nicholson File #05886N 8 in. Hand Second Cut
    Special Price $18.39 Regular Price $25.57
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  12. Nicholson File #05919N 8 in. Hand Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-05919N

    Nicholson File #05919N 8 in. Hand Smooth Cut
    Special Price $18.78 Regular Price $26.11
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  13. Nicholson File #05968N 10 in. Hand Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-05968N

    Nicholson File #05968N 10 in. Hand Bastard Cut
    Special Price $21.73 Regular Price $30.20
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  14. Nicholson File #06001NN 10 in. Hand Second Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-06001NN

    Nicholson File #06001NN 10 in. Hand Second Cut
    Special Price $24.89 Regular Price $34.60
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  15. Nicholson File #06034N 10 in. Hand Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-06034N

    Nicholson File #06034N 10 in. Hand Smooth Cut
    Special Price $26.80 Regular Price $37.25
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  16. Nicholson File #06084N 12 in. Hand Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-06084N

    Nicholson File #06084N 12 in. Hand Bastard Cut
    Special Price $30.62 Regular Price $42.57
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  17. Nicholson File #06117N 12 in. Hand Second Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-06117N

    Nicholson File #06117N 12 in. Hand Second Cut
    Special Price $32.98 Regular Price $45.85
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  18. Nicholson File #06150N 12 in. Hand Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-06150N

    Nicholson File #06150N 12 in. Hand Smooth Cut
    Special Price $34.91 Regular Price $48.53
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  19. Nicholson File #04795N 6 in. Half Round Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-04795N

    Nicholson File #04795N 6 in. Half Round Bastard Cut
    Special Price $18.92 Regular Price $26.30
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  20. Nicholson File #04828N 6 in. Half Round Second Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-04828N

    Nicholson File #04828N 6 in. Half Round Second Cut
    Special Price $20.34 Regular Price $28.28
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  21. Nicholson File #04861N 6 in. Half Round Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-04861N

    Nicholson File #04861N 6 in. Half Round Smooth Cut
    Special Price $21.12 Regular Price $29.36
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  22. Nicholson File #04896N 8 in. Half Round Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-04896N

    Nicholson File #04896N 8 in. Half Round Bastard Cut
    Special Price $22.92 Regular Price $31.86
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  23. Nicholson File #04927N 8 in. Half Round Second Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-04927N

    Nicholson File #04927N 8 in. Half Round Second Cut
    Special Price $24.01 Regular Price $33.38
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  24. Nicholson File #04960N 8 in. Half Round Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-04960N

    Nicholson File #04960N 8 in. Half Round Smooth Cut
    Special Price $25.69 Regular Price $35.71
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  25. Nicholson File #21745N 8 in. Half Round Bastard Cut-Red Handle

    Sku #: 3HN-21745N

    Nicholson File #21745N 8 in. Half Round Bastard Cut-Red Handle
    Special Price $26.39 Regular Price $36.68
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  26. Nicholson File #21746HN 10 in. Half Round Bastard Cut-Ergonomic Handle

    Sku #: 3HN-21746HN

    Nicholson File #21746HN 10 in. Half Round Bastard Cut-Ergonomic Handle
    Special Price $30.64 Regular Price $42.59
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  27. Nicholson File #21881N 6 in. Half Round Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-21881N

    Nicholson File #21881N 6 in. Half Round Bastard Cut
    Special Price $20.19 Regular Price $28.06
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  28. Nicholson File #04695N 4 in. Half Round Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-04695N

    Nicholson File #04695N 4 in. Half Round Bastard Cut
    Special Price $18.28 Regular Price $25.40
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  29. Nicholson File #04729N 4 in. Half Round Second Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-04729N

    Nicholson File #04729N 4 in. Half Round Second Cut
    Special Price $20.27 Regular Price $28.17
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  30. Nicholson File #04762N 4 in. Half Round Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-04762N

    Nicholson File #04762N 4 in. Half Round Smooth Cut
    Special Price $21.30 Regular Price $29.61
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Diameter
  1. 1/8 in 3 items
  2. 5/32 in 3 items
  3. 3/16 in 2 items
  4. 7/32 in 1 item
  5. 1/4 in 8 items
  6. 5/16 in 7 items
  7. 3/8 in 6 items
  8. 1/2 in 6 items
  9. 5/8 in 1 item
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File Cut
  1. Smooth 43 items
  2. Bastard 79 items
  3. Second 23 items
  4. Single/Double 5 items
  5. Single 24 items
  6. Fine 4 items
  7. Double Cut 5 items
  8. Knurl Cut 6 items
  9. Magicut 3 items
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Length
  1. 4 in 18 items
  2. 5 in 3 items
  3. 5-1/4 in 2 items
  4. 6 in 44 items
  5. 7 in 2 items
  6. 8 in 50 items
  7. 10 in 34 items
  8. 12 in 28 items
  9. 14 in 9 items
  10. 16 in 2 items
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Handled
  1. No 105 items
  2. Ergonomic 8 items
  3. Yes 9 items
File Shape
  1. Half Round 24 items
  2. Flat 92 items
  3. Round 27 items
  4. Knife 11 items
  5. Square Shape 10 items
  6. Triangle 28 items
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