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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 37486, Nicholson File #37486 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 4-Flat

    Sku #: 3HN-37486-12

    Nicholson File #37486 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 4-Flat (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $185.80 Regular Price $276.41
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  2. Nicholson 37500, Nicholson File #37500 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Crossing

    Sku #: 3HN-37500-12

    Nicholson File #37500 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Crossing (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $185.80 Regular Price $276.41
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  3. Nicholson 37591, Nicholson File #37591 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Three Square

    Sku #: 3HN-37591-12

    Nicholson File #37591 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Three Square (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $185.80 Regular Price $276.41
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  4. Nicholson 37612, Nicholson File #37612 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Equaling

    Sku #: 3HN-37612-12

    Nicholson File #37612 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Equaling (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $185.80 Regular Price $276.41
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  5. Nicholson 37619, Nicholson File #37619 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Equaling

    Sku #: 3HN-37619-12

    Nicholson File #37619 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Equaling (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $185.80 Regular Price $276.41
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  6. Nicholson 37640, Nicholson File #37640 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Barrette

    Sku #: 3HN-37640-12

    Nicholson File #37640 5 1/2 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Barrette (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $185.80 Regular Price $276.41
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  7. Nicholson 37779, Nicholson File #37779 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Round

    Sku #: 3HN-37779-12

    Nicholson File #37779 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Round (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $202.87 Regular Price $302.02
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  8. Nicholson 37793, Nicholson File #37793 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 4-Round

    Sku #: 3HN-37793-12

    Nicholson File #37793 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 4-Round (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $202.87 Regular Price $302.02
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  9. Nicholson 37828, Nicholson File #37828 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 6-Half Round

    Sku #: 3HN-37828-12

    Nicholson File #37828 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 6-Half Round (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $204.34 Regular Price $304.26
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  10. Nicholson 37842, Nicholson File #37842 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Flat

    Sku #: 3HN-37842-12

    Nicholson File #37842 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Flat (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $202.87 Regular Price $302.02
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  11. Nicholson 37849, Nicholson File #37849 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 4-Flat

    Sku #: 3HN-37849-12

    Nicholson File #37849 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 4-Flat (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $202.87 Regular Price $302.02
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  12. Nicholson 37863, Nicholson File #37863 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Crossing

    Sku #: 3HN-37863-12

    Nicholson File #37863 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Crossing (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $202.87 Regular Price $302.02
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  13. Nicholson 37891, Nicholson File #37891 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Knife (safe back)

    Sku #: 3HN-37891-12

    Nicholson File #37891 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Knife (safe back) (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $202.87 Regular Price $302.02
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  14. Nicholson 37898, Nicholson File #37898 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Knife (safe back)

    Sku #: 3HN-37898-12

    Nicholson File #37898 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Knife (safe back) (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $202.87 Regular Price $302.02
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  15. Nicholson 37926, Nicholson File #37926 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Square

    Sku #: 3HN-37926-12

    Nicholson File #37926 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 2-Square (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $202.87 Regular Price $302.02
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  16. Nicholson 37947, Nicholson File #37947 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Three Square

    Sku #: 3HN-37947-12

    Nicholson File #37947 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Three Square (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $202.87 Regular Price $302.02
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  17. Nicholson 38059, Nicholson File #38059 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Slitting

    Sku #: 3HN-38059-12

    Nicholson File #38059 6 1/4 in. Round Handle Needle File-Cut No. 0-Slitting (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $202.87 Regular Price $302.02
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  18. Nicholson 36219N, Nicholson File #36219N 4 in. Equaling File-Cut No. 0

    Sku #: 3HN-36219N-12

    Nicholson File #36219N 4 in. Equaling File-Cut No. 0 (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $261.85 Regular Price $389.66
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  19. Nicholson 36227N, Nicholson File #36227N 4 in. Equaling File-Cut No. 2

    Sku #: 3HN-36227N-12

    Nicholson File #36227N 4 in. Equaling File-Cut No. 2 (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $281.44 Regular Price $418.97
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  20. Nicholson 36253N, Nicholson File #36253N 6 in. Equaling File-Cut No. 2

    Sku #: 3HN-36253N-12

    Nicholson File #36253N 6 in. Equaling File-Cut No. 2 (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $332.42 Regular Price $494.74
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  21. Nicholson 36281N, Nicholson File #36281N 8 in. Equaling File-Cut No. 2

    Sku #: 3HN-36281N-12

    Nicholson File #36281N 8 in. Equaling File-Cut No. 2 (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $437.38 Regular Price $681.91
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  22. Nicholson 35025N, Nicholson File #35025N 4 in. Barrette File-Cut No. 00

    Sku #: 3HN-35025N-12

    Nicholson File #35025N 4 in. Barrette File-Cut No. 00 (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $280.39 Regular Price $417.25
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  23. Nicholson 35031N, Nicholson File #35031N 4 in. Barrette File-Cut No. 0

    Sku #: 3HN-35031N-12

    Nicholson File #35031N 4 in. Barrette File-Cut No. 0 (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $295.98 Regular Price $440.48
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  24. Nicholson 35061N, Nicholson File #35061N 6 in. Barrette File-Cut No. 0

    Sku #: 3HN-35061N-12

    Nicholson File #35061N 6 in. Barrette File-Cut No. 0 (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $335.79 Regular Price $499.88
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  25. Nicholson 35073N, Nicholson File #35073N 6 in. Barrette File-Cut No. 2

    Sku #: 3HN-35073N-12

    Nicholson File #35073N 6 in. Barrette File-Cut No. 2 (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $355.80 Regular Price $529.45
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  26. Nicholson 35108N, Nicholson File #35108N 3 in. Barrette Hot Die File-Cut No. 00

    Sku #: 3HN-35108N-12

    Nicholson File #35108N 3 in. Barrette Hot Die File-Cut No. 00 (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $314.73 Regular Price $468.20
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  27. Nicholson 35114N, Nicholson File #35114N 4 in. Barrette Hot Die File-Cut No. 00

    Sku #: 3HN-35114N-12

    Nicholson File #35114N 4 in. Barrette Hot Die File-Cut No. 00 (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $361.70 Regular Price $538.30
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  28. Nicholson 41588NN, Nicholson File #41588NN 4 in. Warding File-Cut No. 2

    Sku #: 3HN-41588NN-12

    Nicholson File #41588NN 4 in. Warding File-Cut No. 2 (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $217.61 Regular Price $323.80
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  29. Nicholson 41612N, Nicholson File #41612N 6 in. Warding File-Cut No. 0

    Sku #: 3HN-41612N-12

    Nicholson File #41612N 6 in. Warding File-Cut No. 0 (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $266.06 Regular Price $396.00
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  30. Nicholson 41618N, Nicholson File #41618N 6 in. Warding File-Cut No. 2

    Sku #: 3HN-41618N-12

    Nicholson File #41618N 6 in. Warding File-Cut No. 2 (Shelf 12-Pack)
    Special Price $300.82 Regular Price $447.74
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