Shape fits hand comfortably. Unbreakable plastic with a textured surface for nonslip grip. Tang gripping inserts are made of high quality tempered metal and threaded to ensure proper alignment and positive hold. Threaded insert feature permits reuse of the handle – just unscrew the file in use and insert another. Hole at top permits convenient hang-up storage near workbench.
File Handle Selection Chart
Find the file shape and length in the chart below to determine which File Handle to use. For example, a 3" Barrette file would require File Handle #2.
File Handle Selection Chart
Find the file shape and length in the chart below to determine which File Handle to use. For example, a 3" Barrette file would require File Handle #2.
File Shape / Length of File: | 3" | 4" | 6" | 8" | 10" | 12" |
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Barrette | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | — | — |
Checkering | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Crochet | — | 3 | 4 | 5 | — | — |
Crossing | — | 3 | 4 | 5 | — | — |
Equalling | — | 3 | 4 | 5 | — | — |
Half-Round | — | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
Hand | — | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
Knife Edge | — | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
Pillar | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
Pippin | — | 3 | 4 | 5 | — | — |
Round, Parallel | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — |
Round, Pointed | — | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | — |
Slitting | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
Square | — | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | — |
Three-Square | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
Warding | — | 3 | 4 | 5 | — | — |