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Files & Rifflers
American Pattern Files
For jobs that do not require the accuracy
of Swiss Precision Files, American Pattern
Files provide the best results. Uniform in
cut to permit removal of more metal faster.
Handle section (tang) is not considered in
file length.
American Cut
=
Swiss Cut
A.
Bastard
00
B.
Second
0
C.
Smooth
2
Flat (End Tapered)
Universally used by all machinists, this file is recommended for fast stock removal where
a smooth finish is not required. In addition to being double cut, it differs from the mill file
in that it has a thicker cross section.
Length Width
x
EACH
Prices
of Cut
Thickness
Cut
Item#
1-11
12+
6"
5
/
8
" x
5
/
32
"
Bastard
770-0627
$5.25
$4.46
Second
770-0628
5.58
4.74
Smooth
770-0629
6.66
5.66
8"
25
/
32
" x
7
/
32
"
Bastard
770-0827
6.52
5.54
Second
770-0828
7.21
6.13
Smooth
770-0829
7.76
6.60
10"
31
/
32
" x
5
/
32
"
Bastard
770-1027
8.14
6.92
Second
770-1028
9.31
7.91
Smooth
770-1029
10.20
8.67
12"
15
/
32
" x
9
/
32
"
Bastard
770-1227
11.07
9.41
Second
770-1228
12.54
10.66
Smooth
770-1229
13.86
11.78
Half-Round
In addition to being widely used by machinists, this file is also popular in foundries where
castings must be finished by filing. Rounded to approximately a third of a round on one
side and double cut flat on the other. The round side is double cut as well except on all
smooth and 6" second cut, which are single cut.
Length Width
x
EACH
Prices
of Cut
Thickness
Cut
Item#
1-11
12+
6"
19
/
32
" x
5
/
32
"
Bastard
770-0667
$7.71
$6.55
Second
770-0668
8.79
7.47
Smooth
770-0669
9.08
7.72
8"
3
/
4
" x
7
/
32
"
Bastard
770-0867
9.31
7.91
Second
770-0868
10.34
8.79
Smooth
770-0869
11.07
9.41
10"
15
/
16
" x
9
/
32
"
Bastard
770-1067
11.61
9.87
Second
770-1068
12.63
10.74
Smooth
770-1069
13.21
11.23
12"
15
/
32
" x
9
/
32
"
Bastard
770-1267
14.87
12.64
Second
770-1268
16.25
13.81
Smooth
770-1269
17.11
14.54
A
B
C