File Identification Chart
FILE IDENTIFICATION CHART American Pattern Swiss Pattern American Flat File — Rectangular cross section. Tapered point. Double cut top and bottom. Swiss Pattern Files have more exacting measurements and finer cuts ranging from № 00 to Single-cut edges. Special tooth construction eliminates clogging. All sizes have the same number 6. Used by tool and die makers, jewellers, modellers, craftspeople and hobbyists. Available in the of teeth. 6" – 12" long. following types and length: American Flat File Aluminum Half-Round File — Rounded on one side, flat on the other. Tapered point. • Half Round File — № 00, 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4. 4" – 10" long. Double-cut. Special tooth construction eliminates clogging. All sizes have the same number of teeth. • Hand File — № 00, 0, 1, 2 and 4. 4" – 10" long. Aluminum Half-Round File Smooth finish. 6" – 12" long. • Knife File — № 00, 0, 1, 2 and 4. 4" – 8" long. Flat File — Rectangular cross section. Tapered point. Double-cut top and bottom. Single-cut • Round File — № 00, 0 and 2. 4" – 10" long. Flat File edges. Bastard, second and smooth cuts. For rapid stock removal. 4" – 16" long. • Round Straight File — № 0. 4", 6" and 8" long. Half-Round File — Rounded one side, flat on the other. Double-cut top and bottom. Bastard, second and smooth cuts. For filing concave, convex and flat surfaces. 4" – 15" long. • Square File — № 00, 0 and 2. 4", 6" and 8" long. Half-Round File Hand File — Rectangular cross section. Double-cut top and bottom. One safe edge and one • Three Square File — № 00, 0, 1 and 2.
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