This is a demo store. No orders will be fulfilled.

Industrial Hardware and Specialties is classified as an ESSENTIAL business and is fully operational.

Please read our COVID-19 Message To Our Customers.

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
ClassicPlain ×

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
ClassicPlain
      • 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

  • 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
ClassicPlain

Shape

  • Area to be filed will determine specific cross-section (round, square, flat, etc.) to be used
ClassicPlain ×
View as Grid List

Items 61-90 of 252

Page
per page
Set Descending Direction
  1. Nicholson 41018, Nicholson File #41018 7 1/2 in. Silversmith’s Rifflers-Style 3-Cut No. 2

    Sku #: 3HN-41018-240

    Nicholson File #41018 7 1/2 in. Silversmiths Rifflers-Style 3-Cut No. 2 (Case 240-Pack)
    Special Price $9,308.52 Regular Price $16,370.40
  2. Nicholson 41102, Nicholson File #41102 7 1/2 in. Silversmith’s Rifflers-Style 10-Cut No. 2

    Sku #: 3HN-41102-240

    Nicholson File #41102 7 1/2 in. Silversmiths Rifflers-Style 10-Cut No. 2 (Case 240-Pack)
    Special Price $9,308.52 Regular Price $16,370.40
  3. Nicholson 36018N, Nicholson File #36018N 6 1/2 in. Die Sinker’s File-Style 5-Cut No. 2

    Sku #: 3HN-36018N-180

    Nicholson File #36018N 6 1/2 in. Die Sinkers File-Style 5-Cut No. 2 (Case 180-Pack)
    Special Price $5,034.15 Regular Price $8,694.00
  4. Nicholson 37060, Nicholson File #37060 4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Round

    Sku #: 3HN-37060-300

    Nicholson File #37060 4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Round (Case 300-Pack)
    Special Price $3,686.34 Regular Price $6,156.00
  5. Nicholson 37081, Nicholson File #37081 4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Half Round

    Sku #: 3HN-37081-300

    Nicholson File #37081 4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Half Round (Case 300-Pack)
    Special Price $3,754.61 Regular Price $6,267.00
View as Grid List

Items 61-90 of 252

Page
per page
Set Descending Direction