There are a plethora of different types of file. As a result, it can be difficult to know which of the myriad of options is the right one for your DIY project.
To provide you with an overview, a list of the different types is listed below. Each of these types of file is explored in much more detail in the individual file guides.
Further recommendations, broken down into categories according to the type of material that you are working on or the task you are trying to complete, are provided on the page: What types of file or rasp should I use?
Although you could argue that this list of different file types is long, it contains information that will help you to choose the right file.