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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 21867N, Nicholson File #21867N 6 in. Flat Bastard Cut without Handle

    Sku #: 3HN-21867N-3

    Nicholson File #21867N 6 in. Flat Bastard Cut without Handle (Shelf 3-Pack)
    Special Price $28.50 Regular Price $37.29
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  2. Nicholson 21868HN, Nicholson File #21868HN 10 in. Flat Bastard Cut-Ergonomic Handle

    Sku #: 3HN-21868HN-3

    Nicholson File #21868HN 10 in. Flat Bastard Cut-Ergonomic Handle (Shelf 3-Pack)
    Special Price $43.53 Regular Price $61.28
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  3. Nicholson 21868N, Nicholson File #21868N 10 in. Flat Bastard Cut without Handle

    Sku #: 3HN-21868N-3

    Nicholson File #21868N 10 in. Flat Bastard Cut without Handle (Shelf 3-Pack)
    Special Price $40.52 Regular Price $57.06
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  4. Nicholson 08922N, Nicholson File #08922N 8 in. Single Cut Farmers Own Flat File

    Sku #: 3HN-08922N-6

    Nicholson File #08922N 8 in. Single Cut Farmers Own Flat File (Shelf 6-Pack)
    Special Price $69.02 Regular Price $97.28
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  5. Nicholson 02244N, Nicholson File #02244N 8 in. Chainsaw Depth Gauge File-Code No. 211

    Sku #: 3HN-02244N-12

    Nicholson File #02244N 8 in. Chainsaw Depth Gauge File-Code No. 211 (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $92.40 Regular Price $130.15
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  6. Nicholson 02144N, Nicholson File #02144N 6 in. x 1/8 in. Round Chainsaw File-Knurl Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-02144N-6

    Nicholson File #02144N 6 in. x 1/8 in. Round Chainsaw File-Knurl Cut (Shelf 6-Pack)
    Special Price $8.88 Regular Price $11.68
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  7. Nicholson 02228B, Nicholson File #02228B 8 in. x 5/32 in. Round Chainsaw File-Knurl Cut-3 Files per Sealed Bag

    Sku #: 3HN-02228B-4

    Nicholson File #02228B 8 in. x 5/32 in. Round Chainsaw File-Knurl Cut-3 Files per Sealed Bag (Shelf 4-Pack)
    Special Price $18.32 Regular Price $23.94
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  8. Nicholson 02229B, Nicholson File #02229B 8 in. x 3/16 in. Round Chainsaw File-Knurl Cut-3 Files per Sealed Bag

    Sku #: 3HN-02229B-4

    Nicholson File #02229B 8 in. x 3/16 in. Round Chainsaw File-Knurl Cut-3 Files per Sealed Bag (Shelf 4-Pack)
    Special Price $18.24 Regular Price $23.80
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  9. Nicholson 02230B, Nicholson File #02230B 8 in. x 7/32 in. Round Chainsaw File-Knurl Cut-3 Files per Sealed Bag

    Sku #: 3HN-02230B-4

    Nicholson File #02230B 8 in. x 7/32 in. Round Chainsaw File-Knurl Cut-3 Files per Sealed Bag (Shelf 4-Pack)
    Special Price $18.24 Regular Price $23.80
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  10. Nicholson 23861, Nicholson File #23861 8 in. x 13/64 in. Round Chainsaw File-1 File per Card

    Sku #: 3HN-23861-6

    Nicholson File #23861 8 in. x 13/64 in. Round Chainsaw File-1 File per Card (Shelf 6-Pack)
    Special Price $29.64 Regular Price $38.74
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  11. Nicholson 06704N, Nicholson File #06704N 8 in. Axe Sharpening File-Boxed

    Sku #: 3HN-06704N-12

    Nicholson File #06704N 8 in. Axe Sharpening File-Boxed (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $97.54 Regular Price $145.33
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  12. Nicholson 06706N, Nicholson File #06706N 8 in. Axe Sharpening File-Carded

    Sku #: 3HN-06706N-6

    Nicholson File #06706N 8 in. Axe Sharpening File-Carded (Shelf 6-Pack)
    Special Price $59.45 Regular Price $83.75
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  13. Nicholson 00024N

    Sku #: 3HN-00024N-12

    Nicholson File #00024N 8 in. Flat Aluminum Type A File (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $172.32 Regular Price $256.34
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  14. Nicholson 00047N, Nicholson File #00047N 10 in. Flat Aluminum Type A File

    Sku #: 3HN-00047N-6

    Nicholson File #00047N 10 in. Flat Aluminum Type A File (Shelf 6-Pack)
    Special Price $101.96 Regular Price $151.80
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  15. Nicholson 00070N, Nicholson File #00070N 12 in. Flat Aluminum Type A File

    Sku #: 3HN-00070N-6

    Nicholson File #00070N 12 in. Flat Aluminum Type A File (Shelf 6-Pack)
    Special Price $140.83 Regular Price $209.62
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  16. Nicholson 17505N, Nicholson File #17505N 10 in. Half Round Wood File Coarse

    Sku #: 3HN-17505N-6

    Nicholson File #17505N 10 in. Half Round Wood File Coarse (Shelf 6-Pack)
    Special Price $113.55 Regular Price $168.96
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  17. Nicholson 16507N, Nicholson File #16507N 4 in. Warding Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-16507N-12

    Nicholson File #16507N 4 in. Warding Bastard Cut (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $120.71 Regular Price $179.78
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  18. Nicholson 16573N, Nicholson File #16573N 4 in. Warding Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-16573N-12

    Nicholson File #16573N 4 in. Warding Smooth Cut (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $142.62 Regular Price $212.39
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  19. Nicholson 16663N, Nicholson File #16663N 6 in. Warding Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-16663N-12

    Nicholson File #16663N 6 in. Warding Bastard Cut (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $130.82 Regular Price $194.83
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  20. Nicholson 16729N, Nicholson File #16729N 6 in. Warding Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-16729N-6

    Nicholson File #16729N 6 in. Warding Smooth Cut (Shelf 6-Pack)
    Special Price $86.95 Regular Price $122.50
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  21. Nicholson 16761N, Nicholson File #16761N 8 in. Warding Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-16761N-12

    Nicholson File #16761N 8 in. Warding Bastard Cut (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $164.53 Regular Price $244.99
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  22. Nicholson 16794N, Nicholson File #16794N 8 in. Warding Second Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-16794N-12

    Nicholson File #16794N 8 in. Warding Second Cut (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $179.48 Regular Price $277.99
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  23. Nicholson 16827N, Nicholson File #16827N 8 in. Warding Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-16827N-12

    Nicholson File #16827N 8 in. Warding Smooth Cut (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $206.87 Regular Price $307.96
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  24. Nicholson 02373N, Nicholson File #02373N 5 1/4 in. Tungsten Point File

    Sku #: 3HN-02373N-12

    Nicholson File #02373N 5 1/4 in. Tungsten Point File (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $76.37 Regular Price $107.45
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  25. Nicholson 02375N, Nicholson File #02375N 5 1/4 in. Tungsten Point File-1 File per Card

    Sku #: 3HN-02375N-6

    Nicholson File #02375N 5 1/4 in. Tungsten Point File-1 File per Card (Shelf 6-Pack)
    Special Price $39.97 Regular Price $56.36
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  26. Nicholson T16180NN, Nicholson File #T16180NN 10 in. Three Square Second Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-T16180NN-12

    Nicholson File #T16180NN 10 in. Three Square Second Cut (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $212.13 Regular Price $315.61
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  27. Nicholson 15925NN, Nicholson File #15925NN 6 in. Three Square Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-15925NN-12

    Nicholson File #15925NN 6 in. Three Square Bastard Cut (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $131.24 Regular Price $195.36
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  28. Nicholson 15991NN, Nicholson File #15991NN 6 in. Three Square Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-15991NN-12

    Nicholson File #15991NN 6 in. Three Square Smooth Cut (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $149.15 Regular Price $222.16
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  29. Nicholson 16036NN, Nicholson File #16036NN 8 in. Three Square Bastard Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-16036NN-12

    Nicholson File #16036NN 8 in. Three Square Bastard Cut (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $156.52 Regular Price $233.11
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  30. Nicholson 16102NN, Nicholson File #16102NN 8 in. Three Square Smooth Cut

    Sku #: 3HN-16102NN-12

    Nicholson File #16102NN 8 in. Three Square Smooth Cut (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $187.70 Regular Price $279.18
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