Is the metal file maze free to print?

Yes. The metal file maze is free to view and print, and the solution is included on this page.

How hard is the metal file maze?

It rates easy — a 146×150 grid with a 1,380-cell solution path and 416 dead ends. Best for ages 5+, roughly 5–10 min to solve.

Is there really only one way through the metal file maze?

Yes. Every maze on MazeDIY is generated by algorithm and checked with a path-finding pass, so there is exactly one route from start to finish.

What size should I print the metal file maze at?

It prints cleanly on standard A4 or US Letter paper. Print at 100% (no "fit to page") to keep the corridors an even width.

Metal file Maze

A real, solvable maze shaped like a metal file — generated by algorithm, verified to have a single solution, and free to print. Start at the red flag and find your way to the checkered flag.

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Difficulty: Easy
Best for ages: 5+
Est. solve time: 5–10 min
Grid: 146×150
Solution path: 1,380 cells
Corridor cells: 3,776
Dead ends: 416
Solutions: 1 (verified)

About the Metal file

A metal file is a hand tool covered in rows of tiny ridges, used to smooth and shape hard materials. You rub it back and forth over a rough edge, and the little teeth scrape away bumps until the surface is even. It works on metal, wood, and other tough stuff. Add this printable to a workshop lesson and trace the ridged blade.

A file's tiny ridges scrape a rough edge smooth as you rub it back and forth.
Files are used to smooth and shape metal, wood, and plastic.

Solution

How to use this maze

Start at the red flag and trace a path to the checkered flag — there is one correct route.
Print on A4 or US Letter at 100% scale; the solution image above is the answer key.
Free for classroom, homeschool, and personal printing.

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