| File | Photo | Description |
| Cabinet |  |
Used by cabinetmakers and woodworkers Files are half-round in section Teeth are slightly finer than those of wood files Radius is larger and thinner than regular half-round files |
| Cantsaw |  |
Used for sharpening crosscut saws with "M" teeth, circular saws and saw teeth with less than 60° angle Triangular shape Single-cut Edges set and cut Same number of teeth per inch as mill bastard files of equivalent length Regularly supplied with "cut back" unless "safe backs" specifically ordered |
| Chain Saw File |  |
Round shape, smooth cut. |
| Crosscut - Great American |  |
Used for sharpening saws of Great American type and varieties of crosscut saws Triangular shape Single-cut Rounded back and thin edge are cut Same number of teeth per inch as mill bastard files of equivalent length Rounded back used to deepen rounded gullets of saw teeth |
| Flat |  |
Flat Hand Files are designed for safe filing of internal corners and where metal must be removed rapidly. One edge is uncut or "safe" for filing one surface without damaging an adjoining one. They are double cut on both sides and one edge, and parallel in width. Similar to Flat Taper Files but taper in thickness and have one safe edge. |
| Half Round |  |
Half Round Files are designed for filing both flat and curved surfaces. They are double cut and tapered in width and thickness. |
| Knife |  |
Knife Files are designed in the shape of a knife for filing slots, key ways, and acute angles. It is used primarily for tool and die work. They are double cut on sides and have a thin single cut edge. |
| Long Angle Lathe |  |
Long Angle Lathe Files are designed for filing work that is rotating in a lathe and for bench filing of aluminum and copper alloys. The long bastard cut tooth is self clearing when used at right angles to work. It cuts clean and does not drag or tear. Both edges are safe (uncut) to protect shoulders of work which are not to be filed. This file tapers slightly in width toward the point. |
| Magicut |  |
Used by machinists as all-purpose file to remove stock rapidly and to leave a smooth finish Tapered point in width File features a pattern of narrow chip breakers created by steep and angled serrations for rapid removal and smoother finish |
| Mill |  |
Mill Files are used for sharpening mill or circular saws. Also for draw-filing and finishing metals. Rectangular shape. Single-cut on sides and edges. Two square edges. All sizes taper slightly in width. |
| Pillar |  |
Used mostly by machinists for filing slots and keyways Similar to hand files but narrower Rectangular cross section 1 safe edge |
| Round (Rat Tail) |
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| Square |  |
Square Files are designed for filing slots, key ways, grooves, square holes and edges, and for filing flat surfaces where a heavier section is preferred. They are double cut on all four sides and taper slightly to a point. |
| Taper (Triangular) |
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Taper saw files are made for filing all types of saws with 60 degree angle teeth. Single-cut. Edges set and cut for filing gullets between saw teeth. |
| Three Square |  |
Three Square Files are designed for filing internal angles above 60°, corners, grooves, notches, and for filing HSS taps and cutters after machining. They are double cut on all three sides and taper slightly to point. NOTE: This file has sharp corners and is not recommended for filing saws. |
| Warding |  |
Warding Files are designed for filing in narrow spaces where other files will not fit. They are used by locksmiths to repair or file ward notches in keys. This file is also useful for re-sharpening small drills. They are double cut on sides and single cut on edges. |
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