Files, Floats and Rasps are all toothed steel cutting tools, but the way they work is quite different.

Our Plane maker's and Joinery Floats made in USA by Lie-Nielsen Toolworks have teeth which are identical in design and function - only the shape of the tools differ. They leave a very smooth finish and are easily sharpened with a triangular file.

Our files and rasps are made in USA by Nicholson, a company which has been in business since 1864. We offer a complete selection of "Saw Files" designed specifically for saw sharpening, and an auger file suitable for sharpening auger drills.

For woodworking applications, our selection includes the venerable Nicholson 49 and 50 Patternmakers rasps and an interesting Super Shear Curved Tooth File which leaves a very fine finish

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