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Swiss Pattern

Choosing an Swiss 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

  • Swiss pattern files are available in seven cuts: No. 00, 0,1, 2, 3, 4, and 6
  • The degree of coarseness is greater in longer files, but differences between bastard, second and smooth are proportionate
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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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  9. Barrette 4 items
  10. Equaling 8 items
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  7. 8 in 8 items
  8. 10 in 2 items
  9. 12 in 1 item
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  1. Half Round 6 items
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  1. Nicholson File #41096 7 1/2 in. Silversmiths Rifflers-Style 10-Cut No. 0

    Sku #: 3HN-41096

    Nicholson File #41096 7 1/2 in. Silversmiths Rifflers-Style 10-Cut No. 0
    Special Price $77.09 Regular Price $107.15
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  2. Nicholson File #41102 7 1/2 in. Silversmiths Rifflers-Style 10-Cut No. 2

    Sku #: 3HN-41102

    Nicholson File #41102 7 1/2 in. Silversmiths Rifflers-Style 10-Cut No. 2
    Special Price $77.09 Regular Price $107.15
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  3. Nicholson File #35982 6 1/2 in. Die Sinkers File-Style 1-Cut No. 2

    Sku #: 3HN-35982

    Nicholson File #35982 6 1/2 in. Die Sinkers File-Style 1-Cut No. 2
    Special Price $52.74 Regular Price $73.31
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  4. Nicholson File #36018N 6 1/2 in. Die Sinkers File-Style 5-Cut No. 2

    Sku #: 3HN-36018N

    Nicholson File #36018N 6 1/2 in. Die Sinkers File-Style 5-Cut No. 2
    Special Price $55.71 Regular Price $77.43
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  5. Nicholson File #38115 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle Barrette Hot Die File-Cut No. 0

    Sku #: 3HN-38115

    Nicholson File #38115 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle Barrette Hot Die File-Cut No. 0
    Special Price $43.57 Regular Price $60.57
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  6. Nicholson File #38010 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Barrette

    Sku #: 3HN-38010

    Nicholson File #38010 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Barrette
    Special Price $25.86 Regular Price $35.95
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  7. Nicholson File #38003 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Barrette

    Sku #: 3HN-38003

    Nicholson File #38003 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Barrette
    Special Price $25.86 Regular Price $35.95
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  8. Nicholson File #37989 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 4-Equaling

    Sku #: 3HN-37989

    Nicholson File #37989 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 4-Equaling
    Special Price $25.86 Regular Price $35.95
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  9. Nicholson File #37982 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Equaling

    Sku #: 3HN-37982

    Nicholson File #37982 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Equaling
    Special Price $25.86 Regular Price $35.95
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  10. Nicholson File #37975 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Equaling

    Sku #: 3HN-37975

    Nicholson File #37975 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Equaling
    Special Price $25.86 Regular Price $35.95
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  11. Nicholson File #37961 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 4-Three Square

    Sku #: 3HN-37961

    Nicholson File #37961 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 4-Three Square
    Special Price $25.86 Regular Price $35.95
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  12. Nicholson File #37954 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Three Square

    Sku #: 3HN-37954

    Nicholson File #37954 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Three Square
    Special Price $25.86 Regular Price $35.95
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  13. Nicholson File #37919 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Square

    Sku #: 3HN-37919

    Nicholson File #37919 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Square
    Special Price $25.86 Regular Price $35.95
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  14. Nicholson File #37835 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Flat

    Sku #: 3HN-37835

    Nicholson File #37835 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Flat
    Special Price $25.86 Regular Price $35.95
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  15. Nicholson File #37821 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 4-Half Round

    Sku #: 3HN-37821

    Nicholson File #37821 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 4-Half Round
    Special Price $25.86 Regular Price $35.95
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  16. Nicholson File #37814 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Half Round

    Sku #: 3HN-37814

    Nicholson File #37814 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Half Round
    Special Price $25.86 Regular Price $35.95
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  17. Nicholson File #37807 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Half Round

    Sku #: 3HN-37807

    Nicholson File #37807 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Half Round
    Special Price $25.86 Regular Price $35.95
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  18. Nicholson File #37800 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 6-Round

    Sku #: 3HN-37800

    Nicholson File #37800 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 6-Round
    Special Price $25.86 Regular Price $35.95
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  19. Nicholson File #37786 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Round

    Sku #: 3HN-37786

    Nicholson File #37786 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Round
    Special Price $25.86 Regular Price $35.95
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  20. Nicholson File #37647 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Barrette

    Sku #: 3HN-37647

    Nicholson File #37647 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Barrette
    Special Price $23.68 Regular Price $32.91
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  21. Nicholson File #37626 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 4-Equaling

    Sku #: 3HN-37626

    Nicholson File #37626 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 4-Equaling
    Special Price $23.68 Regular Price $32.91
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  22. Nicholson File #37479 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Flat

    Sku #: 3HN-37479

    Nicholson File #37479 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Flat
    Special Price $23.68 Regular Price $32.91
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  23. Nicholson File #37458 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 4-Half Round

    Sku #: 3HN-37458

    Nicholson File #37458 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 4-Half Round
    Special Price $23.68 Regular Price $32.91
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  24. Nicholson File #37451 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Half Round

    Sku #: 3HN-37451

    Nicholson File #37451 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Half Round
    Special Price $23.68 Regular Price $32.91
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  25. Nicholson File #37444 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Half Round

    Sku #: 3HN-37444

    Nicholson File #37444 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Half Round
    Special Price $23.68 Regular Price $32.91
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  26. Nicholson File #37423 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Round

    Sku #: 3HN-37423

    Nicholson File #37423 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Round
    Special Price $23.68 Regular Price $32.91
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  27. Nicholson File #37249 4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Equaling

    Sku #: 3HN-37249

    Nicholson File #37249 4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Equaling
    Special Price $23.19 Regular Price $32.24
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  28. Nicholson File #37172 4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Knife (safe back)

    Sku #: 3HN-37172

    Nicholson File #37172 4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Knife (safe back)
    Special Price $23.23 Regular Price $32.29
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  29. Nicholson File #37088 4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Half Round

    Sku #: 3HN-37088

    Nicholson File #37088 4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Half Round
    Special Price $23.66 Regular Price $32.89
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  30. Nicholson File #37053 4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Round

    Sku #: 3HN-37053

    Nicholson File #37053 4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Round
    Special Price $23.19 Regular Price $32.24
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  5. Crossing 1 item
  6. Flat 6 items
  7. Half Round 9 items
  8. Round 9 items
  9. Barrette 4 items
  10. Equaling 8 items
  11. 1 1 item
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  1. 1/8 in 1 item
  2. 3/16 in 2 items
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  1. 00 7 items
  2. 1 5 items
  3. 2 33 items
  4. 3 1 item
  5. 4 13 items
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  2. 5-1/2 in 14 items
  3. 6 in 19 items
  4. 6-1/4 in 25 items
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  7. 8 in 8 items
  8. 10 in 2 items
  9. 12 in 1 item
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  2. Flat 21 items
  3. Round 7 items
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