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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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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. Nicholson File #37423 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Round

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    Nicholson File #37423 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Round
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  8. Nicholson File #37416 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Round

    Sku #: 3HN-37416

    Nicholson File #37416 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Round
    Special Price $23.68 Regular Price $32.91
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  9. Nicholson File #37430 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 4-Round

    Sku #: 3HN-37430

    Nicholson File #37430 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 4-Round
    Special Price $23.68 Regular Price $32.91
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  10. Nicholson File #37486 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 4-Flat

    Sku #: 3HN-37486

    Nicholson File #37486 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 4-Flat
    Special Price $23.68 Regular Price $32.91
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  11. Nicholson File #37500 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Crossing

    Sku #: 3HN-37500

    Nicholson File #37500 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Crossing
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  12. Nicholson File #37591 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Three Square

    Sku #: 3HN-37591

    Nicholson File #37591 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Three Square
    Special Price $23.68 Regular Price $32.91
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  13. Nicholson File #37612 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Equaling

    Sku #: 3HN-37612

    Nicholson File #37612 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Equaling
    Special Price $23.68 Regular Price $32.91
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  14. Nicholson File #37619 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Equaling

    Sku #: 3HN-37619

    Nicholson File #37619 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Equaling
    Special Price $23.68 Regular Price $32.91
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  15. Nicholson File #35061N 6 in. Barrette File-Cut No. 0

    Sku #: 3HN-35061N

    Nicholson File #35061N 6 in. Barrette File-Cut No. 0
    Special Price $43.89 Regular Price $61.00
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  16. Nicholson File #35073N 6 in. Barrette File-Cut No. 2

    Sku #: 3HN-35073N

    Nicholson File #35073N 6 in. Barrette File-Cut No. 2
    Special Price $46.46 Regular Price $64.58
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  17. Nicholson File #40651N 6 in. Round File-Cut No. 0

    Sku #: 3HN-40651N

    Nicholson File #40651N 6 in. Round File-Cut No. 0
    Special Price $27.15 Regular Price $37.74
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  18. Nicholson File #40663N 6 in. Round File-Cut No. 2

    Sku #: 3HN-40663N

    Nicholson File #40663N 6 in. Round File-Cut No. 2
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  19. Nicholson File #39893N 6 in. Pillar File-Cut No. 00

    Sku #: 3HN-39893N

    Nicholson File #39893N 6 in. Pillar File-Cut No. 00
    Special Price $30.49 Regular Price $42.38
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  20. Nicholson File #39899N 6 in. Pillar File-Cut No. 0

    Sku #: 3HN-39899N

    Nicholson File #39899N 6 in. Pillar File-Cut No. 0
    Special Price $30.62 Regular Price $42.57
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  21. Nicholson File #39905N 6 in. Pillar File-Cut No. 1

    Sku #: 3HN-39905N

    Nicholson File #39905N 6 in. Pillar File-Cut No. 1
    Special Price $31.60 Regular Price $43.92
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  22. Nicholson File #39911N 6 in. Pillar File-Cut No. 2

    Sku #: 3HN-39911N

    Nicholson File #39911N 6 in. Pillar File-Cut No. 2
    Special Price $32.16 Regular Price $44.71
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  23. Nicholson File #39923N 6 in. Pillar File-Cut No. 4

    Sku #: 3HN-39923N

    Nicholson File #39923N 6 in. Pillar File-Cut No. 4
    Special Price $37.22 Regular Price $51.73
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  24. Nicholson File #39929N 8 in. Pillar File-Cut No. 00

    Sku #: 3HN-39929N

    Nicholson File #39929N 8 in. Pillar File-Cut No. 00
    Special Price $40.84 Regular Price $56.77
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  25. Nicholson File #40076N 6 in. Pillar Narrow File-Cut No. 0

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    Nicholson File #40076N 6 in. Pillar Narrow File-Cut No. 0
    Special Price $33.94 Regular Price $47.18
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  26. Nicholson File #40082N 6 in. Pillar Narrow File-Cut No. 1

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    Nicholson File #40082N 6 in. Pillar Narrow File-Cut No. 1
    Special Price $35.50 Regular Price $49.34
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  27. Nicholson File #40088N 6 in. Pillar Narrow File-Cut No. 2

    Sku #: 3HN-40088N

    Nicholson File #40088N 6 in. Pillar Narrow File-Cut No. 2
    Special Price $36.63 Regular Price $50.92
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  28. Nicholson File #40260N 6 in. Pillar Extra Narrow File-Cut No. 2

    Sku #: 3HN-40260N

    Nicholson File #40260N 6 in. Pillar Extra Narrow File-Cut No. 2
    Special Price $34.66 Regular Price $48.18
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  29. Nicholson File #36521N 6 in. Half Round File-Cut No. 0

    Sku #: 3HN-36521N

    Nicholson File #36521N 6 in. Half Round File-Cut No. 0
    Special Price $56.43 Regular Price $78.44
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  30. Nicholson File #36527N 6 in. Half Round File-Cut No. 1

    Sku #: 3HN-36527N

    Nicholson File #36527N 6 in. Half Round File-Cut No. 1
    Special Price $59.84 Regular Price $83.18
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