Nut slot files - Where from?

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Post by Molly »

Can't believe I've never owned a set of nut-slot files. My Tele has typically factory high nut slots so now's as good a time as any to buy a set. StewMac reviews weren't glowing so I wondered if there's another brand you might recommend?

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Post by codedog »

I'd be keen to hear some recommendations too. Currently I have a set of cheapies from Ali or fleabay or somewhere. They're 3 double edged files with coloured handles. Each side of each file corresponds to a string position, not gauge. I don't know what the ideal nut slots should look like, so I can't tell if it's doing a great job or not. They do okay so far, but I'm only using standard set of 10s. When the slots are too high I can lower them and the first fret is no longer sharp in pitch. No idea if these will work on different gauge sets.

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StewMac individual files are excellent. The multi sided ones for different gauges less so.
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I don't know if these are any good but might be worth considering.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listin ... 2182865876
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I made my own set like this guy..
https://youtu.be/bJke8ptB5Hg
Works awesome mate.

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griff7628 wrote:I made my own set like this guy..
https://youtu.be/bJke8ptB5Hg
Works awesome mate.
I've seen this. It might 'work', but it's not a clean cut. Depends on what you're happy with.

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http://www.tdpri.com/threads/cheap-er-nut-files.210187/

Scroll down to where you see the pictures in this thread. That shows the difference between some common files and the cheap alternatives.

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H671 wrote:I don't know if these are any good but might be worth considering.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listin ... 2182865876
Those look like gas torch tip cleaners. Usually round in shape.
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These are what I've been using for a while and they are pretty good. I've tried the feeler gauge type and they're crap. Only good for polishing the final slot with some 1000 grit wrapped around them.

https://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/T ... uitar.html
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GrantB wrote:These are what I've been using for a while and they are pretty good. I've tried the feeler gauge type and they're crap. Only good for polishing the final slot with some 1000 grit wrapped around them.

https://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/T ... uitar.html
What sizes do you have? I take it you use the file thats slightly bigger than the sting gauge? Ive got a couple of their double sided ones, but the sizes are pretty limited, looking to get some more at some stage.

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https://www.guitarparts.co.nz/tools/nut-files.html

I have 6 of the individual files to cover 10 - 46's
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el byrdo wrote:Ibanez
Are they made still? They used to be the best.

Hosco ones seem to have a following.

I got the 10-52 range froim Stewmac...so 10,13,17, 30?,42, 52.....
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Post by Candeevr4 »

GrantB wrote:
el byrdo wrote:Ibanez
Are they made still? They used to be the best..
Looking at the Ibanez site and on Thomann they are still available. Just pricey...

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I have a set of hoscos from eBay. Avoid the gas axe tip cleaners, they're shit and those are a complete rip off....
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Post by rickenbackerkid »

I got some cheap ones on TM. Seem to work ok, I feel like the Ric is holding tune a bit better after I cleaned up the nut and saddles a bit.

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