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ICS files can be used to file a variety of materials and shapes. The proper blade will provide maximum blade life and high cutting efficiency. Selection depends on several considerations.
CHOOSE A FILE TYPE
MACHINISTS FILES (AMERICAN PATTERN)
Aluminum (Flat) Files page 347
Aluminum Flat Files are designed with a special tooth construction for filing aluminum and other soft metals with a minimum of clogging. They are double cut and tapered in width and thickness.

Aluminum (Half Round) Files page 347
Aluminum Half Round Files are designed with a special tooth construction for filing both flat and curved surfaces in aluminum and other soft metals. They are double cut and tapered in width and thickness.

Flat Hand Files page 348
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.

Round Files page 349
Round Files are designed for enlarging holes and shaping curved surfaces. They are double cut and taper slightly to point.

Half Round Files page 349
Half Round Files are designed for filing both flat and curved surfaces. They are double cut and tapered in width and thickness.

Square Files page 350
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.

Three Square (Triangular) Files page 350
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.

Flat Taper Files page 348
Flat Taper Files are designed for use where metal must be removed rapidly and a smooth finish is not required. They are double cut on both sides with single cut edges and tapered in width and thickness. Similar to Mill Files but thicker in cross section and double cut.

Knife Files page 351
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.

Warding Files page 351
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.
Long Angle Lathe Files page 352
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.

Half Round (Pipe Line) Files page 352
Half Round Pipe Line Files are designed for filing weld beads and scale off pipe line. The narrow, half round design gives more contact on edge for cleaning welds. They are double cut and tapered in width and thickness.
LAMINATE FILES
Rapid Crosscut Laminate Files page 352
Rapid Cross Cut Laminate Files are designed for fast stock removal while leaving a smooth finish. One edge of the file is a straight cut and the other edge has no teeth for safe corner filing.

Mill Laminate Files page 352
Mill Laminate files are designed for the smoothest finish on plastics and laminates. They are single cut on the sides and edges. The width is tapered slightly.

Dual Cut Laminate Files page 352
Dual Cut Laminate Files combine the best features of all laminate files in one file. They have a rapid cross cut on one side and a mill cut on the other side. They also have a built in handle.
CHROME PLATED FILES (STAINLESS STEEL FILING)
Hand page 352A
Flat Hand Files are designed for safe filing of internal corners and where metal must be removed rapidly.

Half Round page 352A
Half Round Files are designed for filing both flat and curved surfaces.

Round page 352A
Round Files are designed for enlarging holes and shaping curved surfaces.

Triangular page 352A
Three Square Files are designed for filing internal angles above 60°, corners, grooves, notches, and for filing HSS taps and cutters after machining.

Square page 352A
Square Files are designed for filing slots, keyways, grooves, square holes and edges, and for filing flat surfaces where a heavier section is preferred.
SAW FILES
Mill Saw Files page 354
Mill Saw Files are designed as multi-purpose files for sharpening saws, various cutting edge tools, draw filing, lathe work, and finishing work on hard materials. They are single cut on sides and edges, width is tapered slightly.

Taper Saw Files page 354
Taper Saw Files are designed for sharpening all styles of saws with 60° angle teeth. They are single cut on edges and flat sides. Flat sides are equal and taper towards point. NOTE: The side (size) of the file used should always be a little more than twice as wide as the side of the saw teeth.

Chainsaw Files page 355
Chainsaw Files are designed for sharpening all sizes of chain saw teeth They are single cut and parallel in diameter.

Double End Saw Files page 355
Double End Saw Files are designed for general saw sharpening. They are triangular in shape and are equivalent to a slim taper saw file. They are supplied second cut with no tang and are tapered from center to each end.

Farmer's Own Files page 355
Farmer's Own Files are designed for sharpening cutting edge tools, e.g., knives, hows, mower machine blades, etc. This file is also popular for working formica. They are single cut on one side and double cut on the other side. Edges are not cut. Self handled with 3/8" diameter hole for hanging up file.
LAMINATE FILES
Rapid Crosscut Laminate Files page 352
Rapid Cross Cut Laminate Files are designed for fast stock removal while leaving a smooth finish. One edge of the file is a straight cut and the other edge has no teeth for safe corner filing.

Mill Laminate Files page 352
Mill Laminate files are designed for the smoothest finish on plastics and laminates. They are single cut on the sides and edges. The width is tapered slightly.

Dual Cut Laminate Files page 352
Dual Cut Laminate Files combine the best features of all laminate files in one file. They have a rapid cross cut on one side and a mill cut on the other side. They also have a built in handle.
CHROME PLATED FILES (STEEL FILING)
Designed for use in filing stainless steel and other hard-to-file metals with little to no clogging. Files are chrome plated and therefore corrosion resistant. Surface hardness of 72 RC for excellent wear resistance and long service life.

Hand page 352A
Flat Hand Files are designed for safe filing of internal corners and where metal must be removed rapidly.

Half Round page 352A
Half Round Files are designed for filing both flat and curved surfaces.

Round page 352A
Round Files are designed for enlarging holes and shaping curved surfaces.

Triangular page 352A
Three Square Files are designed for filing internal angles above 60°, corners, grooves, notches, and for filing HSS taps and cutters after machining.

Square page 352A
Square Files are designed for filing slots, keyways, grooves, square holes and edges, and for filing flat surfaces where a heavier section is preferred.
NEEDLE FILES
Needle files are specially designed for jewelers, watchmakers, die makers, etc. The appropriate cut number is marked on the round handle. To order specify order no. and cut no.

NEEDLE FILE TYPES:

Barrette Needle Files page 361
barrette needle file
Crossing Needle Files page 361
barrette needle file
Equalling Needle Files page 361
barrette needle file
Flat Needle Files page 361
barrette needle file
Half Round Needle Files page 361
barrette needle file
Joint Needle Files page 361
barrette needle file
Knife Needle Files page 361
barrette needle file
Marking Needle Files page 361
barrette needle file
Round Needle Files page 361
barrette needle file
Slitting Needle Files page 361
barrette needle file
Square Needle Files page 361
barrette needle file
Three Square Needle Files page 361
barrette needle file
NEEDLE FILE SETS
6 PIECE NEEDLE FILE SETS - CUT #2
6 Piece Needle File Set - 4 inch Length - Cut #2 page 361
Set contains 1 each:
Round, Square, Three Square, Knife, Half Round and Flat needle files.

6 Piece Needle File Set - 5-1/2 inch Length - Cut #2 page 361
Set contains 1 each:
Round, Square, Three Square, Knife, Half Round and Flat needle files.

6 Piece Needle File Set - 6 inch Length - Cut#2 page 361
Set contains 1 each:
Round, Square, Three Square, Knife, Half Round and Flat needle files.

12 PIECE NEEDLE FILE SETS - CUT #0
12 Piece Needle File Set - 4 inch Length - Cut #0 page 361
Set contains 1 each:
Barrette, Crossing, Equalling, Flat, Half Round, Joint, Knife, Marking, Round, Slitting, Square, and Three Square needle files.

12 Piece Needle File Set - 5-1/2 inch Length - Cut #0
Set contains 1 each:
Barrette, Crossing, Equalling, Flat, Half Round, Joint, Knife, Marking, Round, Slitting, Square, and Three Square needle files.

12 Piece Needle File Set - 6 inch Length - Cut #0 page 361
Set contains 1 each:
Barrette, Crossing, Equalling, Flat, Half Round, Joint, Knife, Marking, Round, Slitting, Square, and Three Square needle files.

12 PIECE NEEDLE FILE SETS - CUT #2
12 Piece Needle File Set - 4 inch Length - Cut #2 page 361
Set contains 1 each:
Barrette, Crossing, Equalling, Flat, Half Round, Joint, Knife, Marking, Round, Slitting, Square, and Three Square needle files.

12 Piece Needle File Set - 5-1/2 inch Length - Cut #2 page 361
Set contains 1 each:
Barrette, Crossing, Equalling, Flat, Half Round, Joint, Knife, Marking, Round, Slitting, Square, and Three Square needle files.

12 Piece Needle File Set - 6 inch Length - Cut #2 page 361
Set contains 1 each:
Barrette, Crossing, Equalling, Flat, Half Round, Joint, Knife, Marking, Round, Slitting, Square, and Three Square needle files.

12 PIECE NEEDLE FILE SETS - CUT #3
12 Piece Needle File Set - 4 inch Length - Cut #3 page 361
Set contains 1 each:
Barrette, Crossing, Equalling, Flat, Half Round, Joint, Knife, Marking, Round, Slitting, Square, and Three Square needle files.

12 Piece Needle File Set - 5-1/2 inch Length - Cut #3 page 361
Set contains 1 each:
Barrette, Crossing, Equalling, Flat, Half Round, Joint, Knife, Marking, Round, Slitting, Square, and Three Square needle files.

12 Piece Needle File Set - 6 inch Length - Cut #3 page 361
Set contains 1 each:
Barrette, Crossing, Equalling, Flat, Half Round, Joint, Knife, Marking, Round, Slitting, Square, and Three Square needle files.
PRECISION FILES (SWISS PATTERN)
Precision Files are designed for fine finish work and are used by tool and die makers, instrument makers, model makers, and watchmakers. They are made to closer tolerances than American Pattern files and are narrower in width and thickness. The points of the tapered files are smaller for fine detail work.

PRECISION FILE TYPES:

Half Round Precision Files page 360
For filing both flat and curved surfaces

Knife Precision Files page 360
For filing acute angles

Pillar Regular Precision Files page 360
For filing slots and keyways

Round Precision Files page 360
For filing round openings

Three Square Precision Files page 360
For finishing square openings

Warding Precision Files page 360
For filing ward notches in keys
PRECISION FILE SETS
6 PIECE PRECISION FILE SETS

6 Piece Precision File Set - Cut #0 page 360
Set contains one each:
Half Round, Round, Knife, Three Square, Pillar and Warding Precision Files.

6 Piece Precision File Set - Cut #2 page 360
Set contains one each:
Half Round, Round, Knife, Three Square, Pillar and Warding Precision Files.
RIFFLER FILES
Die Sinkers' Rifflers page 362
Die Sinkers' Rifflers are specially designed for die sinkers for getting into crevices, corners, and contours of dies and molds. They are also used by jewelers and instrument manufacturers. Rifflers have a cutting surface on each with a safe (uncut) middle section for handling and are available in many different cross-sectional shapes. See Below.
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Silversmiths' Rifflers page 363
Silversmiths' Rifflers are specially designed for making glass molding dies. They are longer than Die Sinkers' Rifflers and have wider cutting ends with a safe (uncut) middle section for handling. Many different cross-sectional shapes are available. See Below.
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10silversmith's riffler 10
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12silversmith's riffler 12
CURVED TOOTH FILES
Curved Tooth Files - Flat page 353
Flat (with Tang) Curved Tooth Files are designed for smooth, rapid work on all materials from the softest aluminum to the hardest (annealed) steel without any clogging of the teeth. The undercut sharp edges enable the file to self clean and to remove material in a spiral form similar to lathe turnings. It is considered to be the most efficient file ever designed for auto body repair and sheet metal work.

Curved Tooth Files - Flat Flexible page 353
Flat Flexible (Blade) Curved Tooth Files are designed for smooth, scratch-free work on all types of auto body and sheet metal work and where filing has to be done in the middle of large surfaces. Flexible blades have teeth on both sides and can be adjusted to file outward (convex) and inward (concave) or flat.
THREAD RESTORING FILES
Thread Restoring Files - Combination Internal/External page 359A
Combination Internal/External Thread Restoring Files are designed to restore damaged external and internal threads of any diameter with one tool. They can be used on right or left hand threads or even be used as a thread gauge. Each file restores eight of the most popular sizes.

External Thread Restoring Files page 359B
External Thread Restoring Files are designed to rusted and damaged external threads of any diameter bolt or pipe with one tool. They can be used on right or left hand threads or even be used as a thread gauge. Files are precision cut and will not skip or jump out of fine pitches. Thread sizes are marked on each file. Each file comes with a plastic handle except ETRF-P4L.

Universal Thread Restoring File page 359B
The Universal Thread Restoring File is designed to renew all 60° machine screw, fractional, metric, NPT and NPS pipe thread sizes of any diameter. It will restore right or left hand threads.
FILE ACCESSORIES
CURVED TOOTH FILE HOLDER page 359
File Holder can be used with either flat or half round flexible files without tang. Handle is designed for right and left hand use. Screw adjustment on turnbuckle can be tightened to flex file.

FILE CLEANER BRUSH page 358B
File Brushes are used to remove excess filing which clog the teeth. This helps prevent slipping or scratching and increases filing performance. Handle has hole for hanging up.

HANDLES
File Handles are ergonomically designed to make work go safer and easier. Handles can be re-used.

FILE HANDLE - UNIVERSAL TANG HOLE page 358A
FILE HANDLE - INTERCHANGERABLE INSERTS page 358B
FILE HANDLE - SOLD TANG HOLE page 358B
NEEDLE FILE HANDLE - PRECISION CHUCK page 359
Heavy Duty Plastic Needle File Handles are designed with a precision chuck to tighten the inserted needle file securely in place. Handle can be used repeatedly.

CHAINSAW FILE HANDLE page 359
Adjustable Handle will hold all sizes of chain saw files. End of handle is formed for spark plug removal and installation. Proper guide sharpening angles of 30° and 35° are included on the handle tip.

WOOD FILE HANDLE - WITH STEEL FERRULE page 358A
Heavy Duty Hickory File Handles are kiln dried, stained and coated. They are designed with a steel ferrule of heavy construction that "locks in" the tang for the file to remain rigid. Handles can be used repeatedly.

SAFETY FILE HANDLE - METAL CONSTRUCTION page 358A
Safety File Handles are designed for machinists doing file work on a lathe. It fits on the point end of the file in an upright position to prevent fingers being under the file during use. Fits all flat or rectangular files. Handle is designed for right hand, left hand, or straight use.
FILE SETS
AMERICAN PATTERN FILE SETS

6 Piece American Pattern File Set - 4 inch length page 358
Set contains 1 each:
Three Square, Flat Taper, Square, Round, Flat Hand, Half Round

6 Piece American Pattern File Set - 6 inch length page 358
Set contains 1 each:
Three Square, Flat Taper, Square, Round, Flat Hand, Half Round

6 Piece American Pattern File Set - 8 inch length page 358
Set contains 1 each:
Three Square, Flat Taper, Square, Round, Flat Hand, and Half Round American Pattern Files

RIFFLER FILE SETS

8 Piece Riffler File Set page 358
One each of eight different shaped Riffler Rasps for woodworking, carving, and sculpting.

NEEDLE FILE SETS

10 Piece Needle File Set page 358
Set contains 1 each:
Round, Crossing, Half Round, Equaling, Square,
Barrette, Three Square, Marking, Flat, and Slitting Needle Files.

EXTERNAL THREAD RESTORING FILE SETS

External Thread Restoring File Set - NC and NF page 359B
One Handle Rethreader with
8, 9, 10, 11, 11-1/2, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 27, 28, and 32 TPI Dies.

External Thread Restoring File Set - Metric Set page 359B
One Handle Rethreader with
.75, 1.00, 1.25, 1.50, 1.75, 2.00, 2.50, and 3.00mm pitch dies.

External Thread Restoring File Set - NC, NF and Metric Combination Set page 359B
One Handle Rethreader with
8, 9, 10, 11, 11-1/2, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24, 27, 28 and 32 (NC & NF) dies plus
.75, 1.00, 1.25, 1.50, 1.75, 2.00, 2.50, and 3.00 metric dies.

External Thread Restoring File Set - Pipe Set page 359B
Two Handle Rethreader with
14TPI die for 3/4 inch dia. pipe, 11-1/2TPI die for 1 inch to 2inch diameter pipe,
and 8TPI die for up to 6 inch diameter pipe.

External Thread Restoring File Set - Metric Set page 359B
Two Handle Rethreader with 1.25, 1.50, and 1.75mm pitch dies.

External Thread Restoring File Set - Metric Die Set Only page 359B
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 18, 20, 24, 27, 28, and 32TPI dies.

External Thread Restoring File Set - Metric Die Set Only page 359B
One pair each .75, 1.00, 1.25, 1.50, 1.75, 2.00, 2.50, 3.00mm pitch dies. Individual fractional die pairs from 8 to 32TPI and individual metric die pairs from .75 to 3.00mm pitch can be ordered separately. Specify TPI when ordering.
INTERNAL RETHREADING TOOL SETS
Internal Rethreading Tool Sets page 359A
Internal Rethreading Tool Sets are available with either single handles or two handles. The two handle set can be used to clean and rethread all internal threads from 3/4" to 6" ID capacity and the single handle works with any size internal thread over 3/4" ID. Both tools will rethread right hand, left hand, straight and taper threads. Two handle style automatically lines up with threads and can be locked into place. The rethreaded fit is like new with no undercut. Dies are interchangeable and can be replaced when worn. These are also known as Hand Chasers.