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### Files Sets

File sets are a group of file tools in different shapes and sizes that come in a set. These sets contain files that are used to remove fine amounts of material from a workpiece. A file is mostly handheld and is a length of metal with teeth cut into at least one of its sides that is used for shaping or smoothing off a piece of material by cutting away some of it. Files are shaped rectangular, square, triangular or round cross-section.

### Engineers Files

Engineer files also known as hand files are a type of hand tool used to smooth, deburr and shape a range of materials including metals and wood whilst removing any unwanted material after cutting or sharpening. Files are shaped rectangular, square, triangular or round cross-section and include teeth cut into at least one of its sides with three common grades including coarse, bastard, second cut and smooth. Engineers files can also be used with a filehandle to make its use more ergonomic.

### Thread Files

Thread files or also known as thread restoring files are a length of a metal handheld tool with teeth cut into at least one of its sides that is used for shaping or smoothing off a piece of material by cutting away some of it. Thread restoring files are designed so that their teeth fit into screw, nuts or bolts threads in order to clean them out or cut away any blockages due to damage.

### Needle Files

A needle file is a small tool that is used for shaping, smoothing and finishing metal, wood, plastic, ceramic, glass, stone or polymer clay. They come in different profiles: Round, Half Round, Barrette, Pillar (Flat), Warding, Knife, Crossing, Square, Oval, Slitting, Crochet and Three Square (Triangle).

### File Handles

Ergonomically designed with textured surface providing excellent grip. The majority of file handles are push-fit, meaning the file is just pushed into the hole in the handle. Sometimes they are screw fit files, which mean they have hardened teeth in the hole in the handle that scores a groove in the soft metal file, to give added grip to the user. A handle is made out of either plastic or wood used with the file to prevent injury to the user.



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<p>A needle file is a small tool that is used for shaping, smoothing and finishing metal, wood, plastic, ceramic, glass, stone or polymer clay. They come in different profiles: Round, Half Round, Barrette, Pillar (Flat), Warding, Knife, Crossing, Square, Oval, Slitting, Crochet and Three Square (Triangle).</p><p>Needle files consist of cutting teeth. The cut is indicated on a scale ranging from 00 that is the coarsest, to 6 that is the finest. Each cut has a certain number of teeth per square centimetre.</p><h3>Where are Needle Files used?</h3><p>Consider using a needle file when you are designing, smoothing and finishing work on soft materials, wood, ceramic, plastic, glass or stone. Needle files are essentials when you need to carry out detailed and intricate work.</p><ul><li>Smooth the edges of ceramic tiles and porcelain work</li><li>Shaping metal, wood or stone</li><li>Engraving details into materials</li><li>Smooth out scratches and tool marks on the metal</li><li>Reshape cut metal</li></ul><h3>Who are Needle Files for?</h3><ul><li>Woodworkers</li><li>Metalworkers</li><li>Jewellers</li><li>Micro Engineers</li><li>Watchmakers</li></ul><h3>How to use a Needle File?</h3><p>They need to be used to push action and in one direction. It is important that you follow this routine to achieve the desired results. A common mistake is to use then in sawing action, back and forth. This way the teeth of the file will round off and dull quickly, therefore, making the file unusable.</p>

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<p>File sets are a group of file tools in different shapes and sizes that come in a set. These sets contain files that are used to remove fine amounts of material from a workpiece. A file is mostly handheld and is a length of metal with teeth cut into at least one of its sides that is used for shaping or smoothing off a piece of material by cutting away some of it. Files are shaped rectangular, square, triangular or round cross-section.</p><h3>Files are used for:</h3><ul><li>Metalworking</li><li>Woodwork</li><li>Plastic</li><li>Sharpen of other tools such as saws and knives</li><li>Precise finishes on small parts</li></ul><p>Files can be used to remove unwanted sharp slivers from a piece of metal that are left along its corners after it has been cut or sharpened.</p><h3>Types of Files</h3><p>The main types of file are engineers files, needle files and thread files, but there are also many other kinds available, such as:</p><ul><li>Mill files</li><li>Veneer knife files</li><li>Taper saw files</li><li>Double ended saw files</li><li>Crosscut files</li><li>Chainsaw files</li><li>Auger bit files</li><li>Flat files</li><li>Circular round files</li></ul><p>They differ from materials, sizes, shapes, cuts and tooth configuration and file sets can include them all in one.</p>

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