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TABLE OF CONTENTS3MACHINIST FILESFlat, Hand, Mill, Half Round, Round, Square, and Three Square filesTHE SIMONDS STORYThe year was 1832, only 56 years since America’s independence. It was in that yearthat Abel Simonds set up a small workshop in Fitchburg, Massachusetts to providescythe blades for sawmills, cotton mills, and some of the very first paper mills.More than 180 years have passed since those early beginnings and Simonds is nowthe oldest cutting tool manufacturer in North America. Today, Simonds offers oneof the broadest and most trusted lines of cutting tools and power tool accessoriesfound anywhere in the world. Craftsmen and tradesmen from many industries havegrown to depend on the quality and innovation of Simonds products and services.For all those years, skilled masters in many wood and metal fabricating industrieshave turned to Simonds for products and services to improve their position in themarketplace. Simonds provided The Professionals’ Edge then, and carries on thattradition today.Simonds has a rich history, having experienced many important milestones over itslengthy history:1832 - Simonds founded by Abel Simonds, producing skythe blades and knives.1876 - Circular saw blades introduced, using a patented tempering system.1878 - Wide bandsaw blades introduced, becoming the core product range.1879 - Cross-cut hand saw introduced with patented grinding process.1905 - Fitchburg File Works purchased, producing files & hacksaws since 1864.1910 - Electric-powered steel mill built to fill Simonds growing demand.1927 - The Abrasive Co. purchased, with a reputation as an innovator in abrasives.1955- Heller Brothers purchased, the oldest manufacturer of files, since 1836.1962 - The Atrax Co. purchased, the largest manufacturer of carbide drills & burrs.1968 - Simonds introduced world’s first bimetal band saw blades.1991 - Ralston File purchased, the U.K.’s largest file manufacturer, since 1913.1999 - The hole saw division of Anderson Products is purchased, adding PTA.2001 - The Nicholson bandsaw division of Cooper Tools is purchased.2007 - Simonds celebrates its 175th year anniversary.10SAW FILESTriangular taper, feather edge, and chainsaw files14ROTARY BURSSolid tungsten carbide rotary burs18CIRCULAR SAW BLADESCarbide tipped circular saw blades and steel brush cutter blades22DIAMOND WHEELSTurbo diamond wheel blades23ABRASIVE WHEELSCut-off wheels, Grinding wheels, flap discs25HACKSAW BLADESHSS and bimetal hacksaw blades26RECIP BLADESBimetal reciprocating saw blades27HOLE SAWSAnnular cutters, Bimetal hole saws, diamond grit hole saws30DRILL BITSCarbide-tipped and high speed steel drill bits23
MACHINIST FILESFlat Files - BoxedFile TerminologyLengthCoarsenessTangBastard cutSecond cutHeelSmooth cut Work to be accomplished, roughing or finishingwill determine type of teeth and coarseness for eachapplication Most American pattern files are available with 3 gradesof cut: bastard-cut, second-cut and smooth-cut The degree of coarseness is greater in longer files, butdifferences between bastard, second and smooth areproportionateBellyPoint Used by machinists, machinery builders, ship and enginebuilders, repairman and others who require rapid removalof metal Rectangular in cross section and taper slightly towardspoint in widthLength Length is measured exclusive of tang, from point toheel, unless otherwise specified Desired stroke length, type of material and size willdetermine length requiredShapeBoxed Packaging Area to be filed will determine specific cross-section(round, square, flat, etc.) to be usedBastard CutCat.UPC No.No.726606Cat.No.Second CutUPC 1573239000179222636Half Round Files - BoxedNucut Wavy Tooth Single set of parallel, diagonal rows of teeth Single-cut files are often used with light pressureto produce a smooth surface finish or to put akeen edge on knives, shears or saws Coarse to fine to extra fine tooth spacing enables materialto be removed faster and smoother without “chatter” File lasts longer due to reduced stress on the file teeth Removes material faster while creating a smooth finish The combination of coarse teeth and a “chip breaker”groove cut into the file allows this product to do the workof a flat file and a mill fileVixen Curved Tooth Used on concave, convex and flat surfacesRounded on 1 side, flat on oppositeBacks of all half-round bastard files are double-cutBacks of all half-round second cut files longer than 6”are double-cutMulti-Kut Teeth arranged in curved contours across the file face Curved-cut files are normally used in automotive bodyshops for smoothing body panels4Smooth CutUPC No.726606* Nucut Wavy Tooth pattern featured on 8” to 14” flat bastard-cut filesSingle-cut 2 sets of diagonal rows of teeth Second set of teeth cut in opposite diagonal directionand on top of the first set First set of teeth is known as the overcut, second isknown as upcut Upcut is finer than overcut Double-cut file is used with heavier pressure than thesingle-cut and removes material faster from theworkpieceCat.No.InchKinds of TeethDouble-cut Double-cut on sides, single-cut on edges Available in bastard, second and smooth-cut BoxedMachinist FilesMachinist FilesMACHINIST FILESBastard CutCat.UPC No.No.726606Cat.No.Second CutUPC No.726606Backs of all 4” and 6” files are single-cutBacks of all half-round smooth files are single-cutFlat sides of all half-round files are double-cutPipeliner file is single-cut on back and flat sidesBoxedCat.No.Smooth CutUPC 270005
MACHINIST FILESHand Files - BoxedRound Files - Boxed Rectangular shape Double-cut 1 safe edge Same coarseness as flat files with corresponding lengths BoxedBastard CutCat.UPC No.No.726606Cat.No.Second CutUPC No.726606Cat.No.Smooth CutUPC No.726606 Primarily used to file circular openings or concave surfacesRound shapeAll 4, 5, 6, 10, 12” files are single-cut14” bastard file is 300mm73623000179567 Tapered slightly towards point Safe point on round files BoxedBastard CutCat.UPC No.No.726606Cat.No.Second CutUPC 100012”300mm7340250013601073403000 6Smooth CutUPC 794131212017942073403500179437648Mill Files - BoxedCat.No.Machinist FilesMachinist FilesMACHINIST FILESSquare Files - BoxedUsed for sharpening mill or circular sawsAlso for draw-filing and finishing metalsRectangular shapeSingle-cut on sides and edges 2 square edges All sizes taper slightly in width BoxedBastard CutCat.UPC No.No.726606Cat.No.Second CutUPC No.726606Cat.No.Smooth CutUPC 950014”350mm73151500 Tapered slightly towards point Larger sizes frequently preferred to corresponding flat filesbecause of heavier section and 4 filing surfaces Boxed Used on slots, keyways and general surface filing Square shape Double-cutBastard CutCat.UPC No.No.726606Cat.No.Second CutUPC mooth CutUPC 6734350000012026487
MACHINIST FILESThree Square Files - BoxedMulti-Kut Flat Files - Boxed Simonds exclusive Multi-Kut design features a diamondpattern “double chip-breaker” allowing for fast stock removalwhile leaving a smooth finish. Obtain almost any required finish simply by changing thefeed pressure For general use by machinists for filing internal angles Double-cutmore acute than right angles, cleaning out square Sharp corners are slightly set and cutcorners and filing taps and gutters Cut to the point Triangular shapeBastard CutCat.UPC No.No.726606Cat.No.Second CutUPC No.726606Cat.No.Smooth CutUPC Knife Files - Boxedmm4”100mmBastard CutCat.UPC i-Kut Hand Files - Boxed Used primarily by tool and die makers with work having Double-cut on sides, single-cut on sharp edgesacute angles Knife files are supplied with safe backs Triangular shape BoxedInch Single-cut on sides & edges Combines the performance of flat and mill files BoxedMachinist FilesMachinist FilesMACHINIST FILESSecond CutUPC No.726606000601Cat.No.Smooth CutUPC No.72660673499500000618ShelfPackCartonPack121,200 Simonds exclusive Multi-Kut design features a diamondpattern “double chip-breaker” allowing for fast stock removalwhile leaving a smooth finish. Obtain almost any required finish simply by changing thefeed pressureLength Double-cut, 1 safe edge Combines the performance of flat and mill files 623100726606179765648Warding Files - BoxedMulti-Kut Half Round Files - Boxed Double-cut on sides, single-cut on edges Also suited for use in narrow spaces where other fileswill not fit Boxed Used primarily by locksmiths in repairing and filingward notches in keys Triangular shape8Bastard CutCat.UPC No.No.726606Cat.No.Second CutUPC No.726606Cat.No.Smooth CutUPC No.726606 Simonds exclusive Multi-Kut design features a diamondpattern “double chip-breaker” allowing for fast stock removalwhile leaving a smooth finish. Obtain almost any required finish simply by changing thefeed pressure Used on concave, convex and flat surfaces Rounded on 1 side, flat on opposite Both sides are double cut with second cut 26606000776909
TAPER SAW FILESTaper (Triangular) Saw FilesNumber of Saw PointsFiles Recommended455½61213,147” Heavy or 8” Regular Taper7” Regular Taper or 10” Slim7” Regular Taper or 10” Slim5” or 6” Regular Taper7” or 8” Slim6” or 7” Slim4” Regular Taper6” Slim, 7” X Slim, 8” XX Slim5” Slim, 6” X Slim, 7” XX Slim3½” Regular Taper or5” Slim, 5” X Slim, 6” XX Slim3” Regular Taper or4” Slim, 5” X Slim, 6” XX Slim3” Regular Taper or 5” X Slim4” X Slim or 5” XX Slim15,164” XX Slim7891011 Taper Files - Slim - BoxedMade for filing saws with 60 angle teethTriangular shapeSingle-cutEdges set and cut for filing gullets between saw teethIn filing handsaws, it is important to select the right fileIn general, the table lists suggested size and type offile that will give best results Triangular shape Boxed Edges set and cut for filing gullets between saw 219210”250mmBoxed735385007266061796731296Taper Files - Extra Slim - BoxedTaper Files - Heavy - Boxed Triangular shape Boxed Edges set and cut for filing gullets between saw 00 Triangular shape Boxed Edges set and cut for filing gullets between saw teeth Tapers slightly towards the at.No. Tapers slightly towards the oxedTaper Files - Regular - Boxed Triangular shape Boxed Edges set and cut for filing gullets between saw teeth Tapers slightly towards the pointTaper Saw FilesTaper Saw FilesTAPER SAW 72660613610121,080735495007266061796912480Taper Files - Double Extra Slim - Boxed Tapers slightly
1832 - Simonds founded by Abel Simonds, producing skythe blades and knives. 1876 - Circular saw blades introduced, using a patented tempering system. 1878 - Wide bandsaw blades introduced, becoming the core product range. 1879 - Cross-cut hand saw introduced with patented grinding process. 1905 - Fitchburg File Works purchased, producing files & hacksaws since 1864. 1910 - Electric
