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Files, Shaping Tools & Blades

Files, rasps and shaping tools remove material from wood, metal and plastic.  Choose coarse rasps for rapid stock removal, fine files for smoothing and needle files for intricate work.  Replaceable blades in shapers and planes keep your tools cutting sharp.

What are files and shaping tools used for?
Files and shaping tools are used for smoothing, deburring, refining, and shaping a variety of materials including metal, wood, and plastic. They're essential in metalworking, woodworking, auto repair, and general maintenance, especially for removing sharp edges, refining contours, and achieving accurate fits.

What types of files and shaping tools are available?
There’s a wide range of tool types, each suited to specific applications:

  • Flat, round, half-round, and triangular files – for different profiles and access needs

  • Rasps – coarse-toothed tools used primarily in woodworking

  • Needle and precision files – for fine, detailed shaping in model making or electronics

  • Shaping blades and microplanes – for soft material sculpting and detailed carving
    Choose based on the material being worked, the shape needed, and cut aggressiveness (coarse, second cut, smooth, etc.).

How do I maintain and use files and shaping tools effectively?

  • Always use light, controlled pressure in one direction—typically a forward stroke

  • Clean regularly with a file card or brush to remove clogged material (especially with soft metals and woods)

  • Store files separately to avoid dulling from contact with other tools

  • Never use a file without a handle to prevent injury
    Proper use and storage ensure long-lasting performance and consistent results in shaping and finishing tasks.

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Stanley | Surform Blade Half-Round 254mm - BPM Toolcraft
R 89.00 - R 89.00
R 89.00
R 89.00
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R 89.00

Stanley | Surform Blade Half-Round 254mm

Stanley

254mm Half-Round Surform Blade Shave edges and remove material quickly with the Stanley Surform Flat Blade Specially for soft metals, hard plasti...

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R 89.00 - R 89.00
R 89.00
R 89.00
R 89.00 - R 89.00
R 89.00
Narex Tool Narex | Cabinetmaker's Rasp Hand Stitched Medium Cut 10"-Rasp- BPM Toolcraft
Narex Tool Narex | Cabinetmaker's Rasp Hand Stitched Medium Cut 10"-Rasp- BPM Toolcraft
R 2,229.00 - R 2,229.00
R 2,229.00
R 2,229.00
R 2,229.00 - R 2,229.00
R 2,229.00

Narex | Cabinetmaker's Rasp Hand Stitched Medium Cut 10"

Narex

Narex has once again listened carefully to their customers worldwide and now proudly introduce their own Hand Stitched Cabinetmaker's Rasps. Han...

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R 2,229.00 - R 2,229.00
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R 2,229.00
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R 2,229.00
R 359.00 - R 359.00
R 359.00
R 359.00
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R 359.00

TOTAL | Steel File Set 5Pc 200mm/8" T12 Material

TOTAL

Includes: 1 x Flat steel file 1 x Half round steel file 1 x Round steel file 1 x Triangle steel file 1 x Square steel file Length: 200mm T12 St...

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R 359.00 - R 359.00
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R 359.00
R 149.00 - R 149.00
R 149.00
R 149.00
R 149.00 - R 149.00
R 149.00

Kennedy | File Needle Assorted 6Pc

Kennedy

Tried, tested and trusted in industry. Kennedy is more than Cromwell Tools' exclusive flagship brand. It’s an extensive range of over 6,000 qualit...

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R 149.00
R 219.00 - R 219.00
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R 219.00
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R 219.00

TOTAL | Wood File Set 3Pc 200mm/8"

TOTAL

Size: 200mm  Includes: 1pc Half round wood file 1pc Round wood file 1pc Flat wood file

R 219.00 - R 219.00
R 219.00
R 219.00
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R 219.00
Stanley | Surform Block PLN PLS 140-6 - BPM Toolcraft
R 199.00
R 199.00 - R 199.00
R 199.00
R 179.00
R 179.00 - R 179.00
R 179.00

Stanley | Surform Block PLN PLS 140-6

Stanley

 Surform Block PLN PLS 140-6 Fitted with replaceable fine cut blade - ideal for edges and confined work spaces Thumb screw for quick blade releas...

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R 199.00
R 199.00 - R 199.00
R 199.00
R 179.00
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R 179.00
Stanley | Surform Round File 254mm - BPM Toolcraft
R 299.00 - R 299.00
R 299.00
R 299.00
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R 299.00

Stanley | Surform Round File 254mm

Stanley

254mm Surform Round File Metal body with robust yellow polypropylene handle with only one space Thumb grip - for comfort and ease of use Fitted w...

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R 299.00 - R 299.00
R 299.00
R 299.00
R 299.00 - R 299.00
R 299.00
DMT | Diafold® Chainsaw File, 7/32" Coarse - BPM Toolcraft
DMT | Diafold® Chainsaw File, 7/32" Coarse - BPM Toolcraft
R 679.00
R 679.00 - R 679.00
R 679.00
R 499.00
R 499.00 - R 499.00
R 499.00

DMT | Diafold® Chainsaw File, 7/32" Coarse

DMT

     The DMT Diafold® Diamond Chain Saw Files are perfect for quick and easy chainsaw maintenance as well as the right honing steel for sharpening ...

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R 679.00
R 679.00 - R 679.00
R 679.00
R 499.00
R 499.00 - R 499.00
R 499.00
Stanley | Surform Shaver Tool 60mm - BPM Toolcraft
R 99.00 - R 99.00
R 99.00
R 99.00
R 99.00 - R 99.00
R 99.00

Stanley | Surform Shaver Tool 60mm

Stanley

 Surform Shaver Tool 60mm Uses the 65mm long 21-515 blade Moulded handle which is practically unbreakable Simple click on blade replacement - no ...

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R 99.00 - R 99.00
R 99.00
R 99.00
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R 99.00
Tork Craft | Rotary File Set 5pc - BPM Toolcraft
R 378.35
R 378.35 - R 378.35
R 378.35
R 299.00
R 299.00 - R 299.00
R 299.00

Tork Craft | Rotary File Set 5Pc

Tork Craft

Rotary file set Rotary files to be used with a portable drill SHAPE: Round end, conical, ball, cylindrical, v pointSHANK: Ø6.35mmMETAL: Harden...

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R 378.35
R 378.35 - R 378.35
R 378.35
R 299.00
R 299.00 - R 299.00
R 299.00
R 49.00 - R 49.00
R 49.00
R 49.00
R 49.00 - R 49.00
R 49.00

Stanley | Surform Blade 60mm

Stanley

60mm Surform Blade Surform blade for Shaver Tool Fully hardened and tempered steel blade  

R 49.00 - R 49.00
R 49.00
R 49.00
R 49.00 - R 49.00
R 49.00
Stanley | Surform Flat File MTL 254mm - BPM Toolcraft
R 399.00 - R 399.00
R 399.00
R 399.00
R 399.00 - R 399.00
R 399.00

Stanley | Surform Flat File MTL 254mm

Stanley

 Surform Flat File MTL 254mm Flat file with tough polypropylene handle Black die cast body Fitted with standard cut blade

R 399.00 - R 399.00
R 399.00
R 399.00
R 399.00 - R 399.00
R 399.00
R 149.00 - R 149.00
R 149.00
R 149.00
R 149.00 - R 149.00
R 149.00

Stanley | Surform Blade Round

Stanley

250mm Round Surform Blade Replacement surform blades for use on all types of wood, aluminium, copper, plastics and laminates. Round surform blade...

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R 149.00 - R 149.00
R 149.00
R 149.00
R 149.00 - R 149.00
R 149.00
Stanley | Surform Blade MTL/PLS 254mm -12 - BPM Toolcraft
R 99.00
R 99.00 - R 99.00
R 99.00
R 89.00
R 89.00 - R 89.00
R 89.00

Stanley | Surform Blade MTL/PLS 254mm -12

Stanley

Stanley Surform Blade Mtl/Pls 254mm

R 99.00
R 99.00 - R 99.00
R 99.00
R 89.00
R 89.00 - R 89.00
R 89.00
Stanley | Surform Blade Fine Cut 254mm -12 - BPM Toolcraft
R 99.00 - R 99.00
R 99.00
R 99.00
R 99.00 - R 99.00
R 99.00

Stanley | Surform Blade Fine Cut 254mm -12

Stanley

 Surform Blade Fine Cut 254mm -12 Stanley Surform Blade Standard Cut - 254mm Fully hardened and tempered steel blade

R 99.00 - R 99.00
R 99.00
R 99.00
R 99.00 - R 99.00
R 99.00
Stanley | Surform Blade Std - 5-21-293 - BPM Toolcraft
Stanley | Surform Blade Std - 5-21-293 - BPM Toolcraft
R 79.00 - R 79.00
R 79.00
R 79.00
R 79.00 - R 79.00
R 79.00

Stanley | Surform Blade Std - 5-21-293

Stanley

 Surform Blade Std - 5-21-293 Shave edges and remove material quickly with the Stanley Surform Flat Blade Specially for soft metals, hard plasti...

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R 79.00 - R 79.00
R 79.00
R 79.00
R 79.00 - R 79.00
R 79.00
R 1,124.00
R 1,124.00 - R 1,124.00
R 1,124.00
R 959.00
R 959.00 - R 959.00
R 959.00

Teng Tools | Needle File Tray Set 12Pc

Teng Tools

Tray of 12 needle files Supplied in the unique Teng Tools Tool Tray with removable lid and dove tail joints for use on it's own or as part of the...

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R 1,124.00
R 1,124.00 - R 1,124.00
R 1,124.00
R 959.00
R 959.00 - R 959.00
R 959.00
Stanley | Surform Flat File PL 140mm - BPM Toolcraft
R 209.00 - R 209.00
R 209.00
R 209.00
R 209.00 - R 209.00
R 209.00

Stanley | Surform Flat File PL 140mm

Stanley

 Surform Flat File PL 140mm Instant mounting and dismounting of blade Very handy Uses all types of 140mm long blades Simple click on blade replac...

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R 209.00 - R 209.00
R 209.00
R 209.00
R 209.00 - R 209.00
R 209.00
R 599.00 - R 599.00
R 599.00
R 599.00
R 599.00 - R 599.00
R 599.00

DMT | Diafold® Flat Folding File Extra-Coarse

DMT

  The DMT® Diafold® Flat File is purpose built for confined and/or narrow sharpening tasks. Only 1/16" thick, the Flat File features a diamond sur...

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R 599.00 - R 599.00
R 599.00
R 599.00
R 599.00 - R 599.00
R 599.00
R 399.00 - R 399.00
R 399.00
R 399.00
R 399.00 - R 399.00
R 399.00

Stanley | File Type Flat Metal Surform 254 - 2

Stanley

Metal Flat File Type Surform Shave edges and remove material quickly with the Stanley Metal Surform Flat File Type. For use with push or pull ...

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R 399.00 - R 399.00
R 399.00
R 399.00
R 399.00 - R 399.00
R 399.00
R 79.00 - R 79.00
R 79.00
R 79.00
R 79.00 - R 79.00
R 79.00

TOTAL | Steel File 200mm Flat with Handle T12

TOTAL

Length: 200mm Material: T12 Steel

R 79.00 - R 79.00
R 79.00
R 79.00
R 79.00 - R 79.00
R 79.00
Stanley | Surform Blade Block PL 140-12 - BPM Toolcraft
R 79.00 - R 79.00
R 79.00
R 79.00
R 79.00 - R 79.00
R 79.00

Stanley | Surform Blade Block PL 140-12

Stanley

 Surform Blade Block PL 140-12 For fine finishes on hard wood, end grain and some soft metals

R 79.00 - R 79.00
R 79.00
R 79.00
R 79.00 - R 79.00
R 79.00
R 287.00
R 287.00 - R 287.00
R 287.00
R 249.00
R 249.00 - R 249.00
R 249.00

Teng Tools | File Hand 250mm Round

Teng Tools

10" hand file High carbon steel for durability and strength Bi-material handle for a more comfortable grip 2nd cut to create a diamond pattern c...

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R 287.00
R 287.00 - R 287.00
R 287.00
R 249.00
R 249.00 - R 249.00
R 249.00
R 370.00
R 370.00 - R 370.00
R 370.00
R 319.00
R 319.00 - R 319.00
R 319.00

Teng Tools | File Hand 250mm Half Round

Teng Tools

10" hand file High carbon steel for durability and strength Bi-material handle for a more comfortable grip 2nd cut to create a diamond pattern cu...

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R 370.00
R 370.00 - R 370.00
R 370.00
R 319.00
R 319.00 - R 319.00
R 319.00