Soloshchenko Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 And now I have your attention...Anyone know where I can get one of those little file/tools used for finishing off bass and guitar nuts? I used to have one but I've lost it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 [quote name='Soloshchenko' post='1182496' date='Mar 30 2011, 05:35 PM']And now I have your attention...Anyone know where I can get one of those little file/tools used for finishing off bass and guitar nuts? I used to have one but I've lost it. [/quote] Try [url="http://www.tonetechluthiersupplies.co.uk/Tools/Files-Knives-and-Saws/View-all-products.html?TreeId=33"]here[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soloshchenko Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 [quote name='icastle' post='1182504' date='Mar 30 2011, 05:43 PM']Try [url="http://www.tonetechluthiersupplies.co.uk/Tools/Files-Knives-and-Saws/View-all-products.html?TreeId=33"]here[/url][/quote] Cheers mate but bloody hell, they seem pricey! Know of any cheaper ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 [quote name='Soloshchenko' post='1182583' date='Mar 30 2011, 06:59 PM']Cheers mate but bloody hell, they seem pricey! Know of any cheaper ones?[/quote] I just bought a single one and used it carefully to make wider slots for that very reason! I had a scout around at the time but the only cheaper ones I could find were on ebay and I avoid that if I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 If it's just for a one off job (not much more) then cheapos like [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-NEEDLE-FILE-SET-HANDLES-Thin-Small-6-Assorted-/200545450167?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2eb170b8b7"]this[/url] will do ya fine. I've been using a B&Q set for years and they are still ok for most jobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmo6789 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Just Wondering, what do you use to fix the new nut to the neck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 A teeny tiny spot of superglue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarcher Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Why on earth are these files so expensive. I needed to open up the slots on my Ryder to accomodate the black nylons I was putting on and used the file on my trusty Leatherman tool,or it might have been the swiss army knife. Any way,these are just files and they sell small files in model shops,radiospares maplins etc,i mean its only a bit of plastic for gods sake so why the mega price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 [quote name='tarcher' post='1182680' date='Mar 30 2011, 08:13 PM']Why on earth are these files so expensive. I needed to open up the slots on my Ryder to accomodate the black nylons I was putting on and used the file on my trusty Leatherman tool,or it might have been the swiss army knife. Any way,these are just files and they sell small files in model shops,radiospares maplins etc,i mean its only a bit of plastic for gods sake so why the mega price?[/quote] It's about precision, if you get a full set you can make all of the nut slots the exact size they need to be on a repeated basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 [quote name='Ou7shined' post='1182659' date='Mar 30 2011, 08:02 PM']A teeny tiny spot of superglue.[/quote] tension and a tight slot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 (edited) if you're talking about nut shaping files as opposed to slotting files, i have a stew mac set that i never found much use for. i shape my nuts on a disc sander before drum sanding the side profile to match the neck. consequently, if anyone out there wants to make me an offer for the stew mac set, pm me. Edited March 30, 2011 by lettsguitars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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