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Im going to get a bunch of bone nuts and Im wanting a set of nut slotting files. Realtone has a set for NZ$118 and StewMac has a set for US$70, any other options? I know, best tools best job but my fret crowning file cost me $12 not the $80 for a "proper one"

The StewMac tools are amazing, but costly. They are copied however and available on eBay. Do some searching there, is my recommendation.

However the laws of value apply.

GrantB wrote: However the laws of value apply.

This, big time. I bought a set off ebay and they are utterly shite. Gauges not even remotely accurate or even uniform up the length of the file, edges not rounded... buyer beware.

Necessity being the mother of invention and lack of money. I made my own from a spare set of feeler gauges. Using a triangular file I cut a row of saw teeth on the edges of the gauges that where about the right thickness.

If you really must file your nuts, I would suggest surgical stainless steel. Wouldn't want an infection down there...

Got an email from Amplified parts saying they had a sale... idk, but linkage here

https://www.amplifiedparts.com/products ... pe%3DFiles

My issue is, I have my regular player that has a crappy plastic nut with bad slots making action higher than ideal. Emailed my luthier for a price for bone nut fitting but had a reply back saying that they dont answer emails???????????? Bad business me thinks.

Anyway, just wanted a better nut ASAP on my guitar and dont have file set but will get some for the future. I do agree better tools, better job, im just impatient lol

Conway wrote:If you really must file your nuts, I would suggest surgical stainless steel. Wouldn't want an infection down there...

Extreme manscaping.

This is cool info http://fingerlakesguitarrepair.com/maki ... ge-gibson/

http://www.regal.co.nz/category.php?sub_id=786

calling card wrote:Necessity being the mother of invention and lack of money. I made my own from a spare set of feeler gauges. Using a triangular file I cut a row of saw teeth on the edges of the gauges that where about the right thickness.

You could probably use Tip Cleaners for Oxy Acetylene torches. they come in long series sets and are simply round files of various diameters.
They are however quite flexible but I think they would do the job.

Funny you should mention the tip cleaners, I've got a few laying in there with my nut slotting kit as finishers

I've owned a set of needle files for about 50 years - used them on aircraft, but they work well filing nuts.

Got a set of jewelers files over the weekend, all diff shapes. Thinking Ill get a bunch of bone nuts and give it a go.

While Im at it, anybody here use brass nuts (lol) what are they like for resonance and wear?

MakoGat wrote:This is cool info http://fingerlakesguitarrepair.com/maki ... ge-gibson/

http://www.regal.co.nz/category.php?sub_id=786

Whilst I'm sure these would do the trick, I think you'll find that individual nut slotting files from Realtone/Guitarparts are actually slightly cheaper per unit an work well.

robnobcorncob wrote:

MakoGat wrote:This is cool info http://fingerlakesguitarrepair.com/maki ... ge-gibson/

http://www.regal.co.nz/category.php?sub_id=786

Whilst I'm sure these would do the trick, I think you'll find that individual nut slotting files from Realtone/Guitarparts are actually slightly cheaper per unit an work well.

Very much so.