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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 05225N, Nicholson File #05225N 14 in. Half Round Second Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-05225N-36

    Nicholson File #05225N 14 in. Half Round Second Cut (Case 36-Pack)
    Special Price $1,047.73 Regular Price $1,638.00
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  2. Nicholson 05258N, Nicholson File #05258N 14 in. Half Round Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-05258N-36

    Nicholson File #05258N 14 in. Half Round Smooth Cut (Case 36-Pack)
    Special Price $1,177.42 Regular Price $1,769.76
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  3. Nicholson 05307N, Nicholson File #05307N 16 in. Half Round Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-05307N-24

    Nicholson File #05307N 16 in. Half Round Bastard Cut (Case 24-Pack)
    Special Price $882.02 Regular Price $1,325.76
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  4. Nicholson 21858N, Nicholson File #21858N 10 in. Half Round Bastard Cut without Handle

    Sku #: 3HN-21858N-96

    Nicholson File #21858N 10 in. Half Round Bastard Cut without Handle (Case 96-Pack)
    Special Price $1,658.88 Regular Price $2,626.56
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  5. Nicholson 07894N, Nicholson File #07894N 8 in. Flat Magicut

    Sku #: 3HN-07894N-12

    Nicholson File #07894N 8 in. Flat Magicut (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $135.67 Regular Price $201.96
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  6. Nicholson 07917N, Nicholson File #07917N 10 in. Flat Magicut

    Sku #: 3HN-07917N-6

    Nicholson File #07917N 10 in. Flat Magicut (Shelf 6-Pack)
    Special Price $92.63 Regular Price $130.42
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  7. Nicholson 07941N, Nicholson File #07941N 12 in. Flat Magicut

    Sku #: 3HN-07941N-6

    Nicholson File #07941N 12 in. Flat Magicut (Shelf 6-Pack)
    Special Price $117.13 Regular Price $174.37
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  8. Nicholson 03367N, Nicholson File #03367N 4 in. Flat Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-03367N-12

    Nicholson File #03367N 4 in. Flat Bastard Cut (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $94.38 Regular Price $140.58
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  9. Nicholson 03434N, Nicholson File #03434N 4 in. Flat Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-03434N-12

    Nicholson File #03434N 4 in. Flat Smooth Cut (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $117.13 Regular Price $174.50
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  10. Nicholson 03467N, Nicholson File #03467N 6 in. Flat Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-03467N-12

    Nicholson File #03467N 6 in. Flat Bastard Cut (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $99.01 Regular Price $147.44
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  11. Nicholson 03500N, Nicholson File #03500N 6 in. Flat Second Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-03500N-12

    Nicholson File #03500N 6 in. Flat Second Cut (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $104.91 Regular Price $156.42
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  12. Nicholson 03533N, Nicholson File #03533N 6 in. Flat Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-03533N-12

    Nicholson File #03533N 6 in. Flat Smooth Cut (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $124.92 Regular Price $186.12
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  13. Nicholson 03534N, Nicholson File #03534N 6 in. Flat Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-03534N-6

    Nicholson File #03534N 6 in. Flat Smooth Cut (Shelf 6-Pack)
    Special Price $69.25 Regular Price $97.61
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  14. Nicholson 03566N, Nicholson File #03566N 8 in. Flat Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-03566N-12

    Nicholson File #03566N 8 in. Flat Bastard Cut (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $123.45 Regular Price $183.61
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  15. Nicholson 03599N, Nicholson File #03599N 8 in. Flat Second Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-03599N-12

    Nicholson File #03599N 8 in. Flat Second Cut (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $135.67 Regular Price $201.96
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  16. Nicholson 03632N, Nicholson File #03632N 8 in. Flat Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-03632N-12

    Nicholson File #03632N 8 in. Flat Smooth Cut (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $144.93 Regular Price $215.69
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  17. Nicholson 03633N, Nicholson File #03633N 8 in. Flat Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-03633N-6

    Nicholson File #03633N 8 in. Flat Smooth Cut (Shelf 6-Pack)
    Special Price $80.27 Regular Price $113.06
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  18. Nicholson 03665N, Nicholson File #03665N 10 in. Flat Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-03665N-6

    Nicholson File #03665N 10 in. Flat Bastard Cut (Shelf 6-Pack)
    Special Price $80.60 Regular Price $113.45
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  19. Nicholson 03698N, Nicholson File #03698N 10 in. Flat Second Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-03698N-6

    Nicholson File #03698N 10 in. Flat Second Cut (Shelf 6-Pack)
    Special Price $92.63 Regular Price $130.42
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  20. Nicholson 03731N, Nicholson File #03731N 10 in. Flat Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-03731N-6

    Nicholson File #03731N 10 in. Flat Smooth Cut (Shelf 6-Pack)
    Special Price $96.69 Regular Price $143.88
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  21. Nicholson 03732N, Nicholson File #03732N 10 in. Flat Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-03732N-6

    Nicholson File #03732N 10 in. Flat Smooth Cut (Shelf 6-Pack)
    Special Price $102.49 Regular Price $152.59
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  22. Nicholson 03762N, Nicholson File #03762N 12 in. Flat Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-03762N-6

    Nicholson File #03762N 12 in. Flat Bastard Cut (Shelf 6-Pack)
    Special Price $109.54 Regular Price $162.95
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  23. Nicholson 03764N, Nicholson File #03764N 12 in. Flat Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-03764N-6

    Nicholson File #03764N 12 in. Flat Bastard Cut (Shelf 6-Pack)
    Special Price $104.38 Regular Price $155.30
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  24. Nicholson 03797N, Nicholson File #03797N 12 in. Flat Second Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-03797N-6

    Nicholson File #03797N 12 in. Flat Second Cut (Shelf 6-Pack)
    Special Price $118.07 Regular Price $175.69
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  25. Nicholson 03830N, Nicholson File #03830N 12 in. Flat Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-03830N-6

    Nicholson File #03830N 12 in. Flat Smooth Cut (Shelf 6-Pack)
    Special Price $130.82 Regular Price $194.77
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  26. Nicholson 03863N, Nicholson File #03863N 14 in. Flat Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-03863N-6

    Nicholson File #03863N 14 in. Flat Bastard Cut (Shelf 6-Pack)
    Special Price $143.99 Regular Price $214.24
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  27. Nicholson 03929N, Nicholson File #03929N 14 in. Flat Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-03929N-6

    Nicholson File #03929N 14 in. Flat Smooth Cut (Shelf 6-Pack)
    Special Price $181.17 Regular Price $269.61
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  28. Nicholson 03980N, Nicholson File #03980N 16 in. Flat Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-03980N-6

    Nicholson File #03980N 16 in. Flat Bastard Cut (Shelf 6-Pack)
    Special Price $189.59 Regular Price $282.15
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  29. Nicholson 21748HN, Nicholson File #21748HN 8 in. Flat Bastard Cut-Ergonomic Handle

    Sku #: 3HN-21748HN-6

    Nicholson File #21748HN 8 in. Flat Bastard Cut-Ergonomic Handle (Shelf 6-Pack)
    Special Price $75.15 Regular Price $105.93
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  30. Nicholson 21862N, Nicholson File #21862N 8 in. Flat Bastard Cut without Handle

    Sku #: 3HN-21862N-3

    Nicholson File #21862N 8 in. Flat Bastard Cut without Handle (Shelf 3-Pack)
    Special Price $36.42 Regular Price $47.55
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