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File (tool)

A file is a tool used to remove fine amounts of material from a workpiece. It is common in woodworking, metalworking, and other similar trade and hobby tasks. Most are hand tools, made of a case hardened steel bar of rectangular, square, triangular, or round cross-section, with one or more surfaces cut with sharp, generally parallel teeth. A narrow…

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File (tool)

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files used file filing teeth cut width flat thickness parallel also work one material tapered surfaces cutting round diamond steel

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those commonly used in automobile body repairs.Equalling files are parallel in widthinstance ofthe millenicut and dreadnought have found a new use in removing plastic filler materials such as two-part epoxies or styrenes0.80text
thicknessinstance ofthe millenicut and dreadnought have found a new use in removing plastic filler materials such as two-part epoxies or styrenes0.80text
hardened steel or carbide against which a standard steel file is ineffectiveinstance ofglass or very hard metals0.80text

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