Nut files

[danbowskill]

Anyone know where I can buy a set of cheap decent nut files? Any bass specific ones on the bay are around 80 pound mark...... I'll only use them a couple of times

[RedVee]

Are you having problems with a certain string gauge?

[danbowskill]

No. I'm wanting to buy a new fender Roasted maple neck, but the nut that's fitted comes with guide slits only and needs filing (very odd for a replacement neck I think). My gauge strings are 110-50

[RedVee]

2 minutes ago, danbowskill said:

No. I'm wanting to buy a new fender Roasted maple neck, but the nut that's fitted comes with guide slits only and needs filing (very odd for a replacement neck I think). My gauge strings are 110-50

Why not use the strings that you are going to put on the Bass as a file. That is what I have always done, it is just as good as a file and will leave you with more dosh in your pocket.

[Reggaebass]

Don’t know what these are like, but for the price they might be worth a go 🙂https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182561604306

[danbowskill]

Does that work ok? Never tried.... Is it a bit tricky angling the slots down towards the head?

[danbowskill]

2 minutes ago, Reggaebass said:

Don’t know what these are like, but for the price they might be worth a go 🙂https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182561604306

Biggest size is 0.65....shame as nice n cheap

[RedVee]

I have replaced many nuts on my basses over the years and have always used a string. The finished job is always perfect and the technique is easier than using a file as you use both hands which gives you more control. Obviously it is better using Rounds than flats but flats will do the job too.

[therealting]

String with sandpaper around it works, or a drill bit if you prefer. 

[Geek99]

Why not stick sections of string to a lolly stick or Some such like a dowel and make your own nut files ? 

Edited July 5, 2020 by Geek99

[RedVee]

1 hour ago, Geek99 said:

Why not stick sections of string to a lolly stick or Some such like a dowel and make your own nut files ? 

Now you are making it more complex than it really is, the gauge of the string will create the perfect slot so there is no need to add anything else. Just use the end of the string before you cut it and you will be fine.

[Geek99]

No, just giving some control and finesse

[goingdownslow]

19 hours ago, Reggaebass said:

Don’t know what these are like, but for the price they might be worth a go 🙂https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182561604306

Nice little mark up over these... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gas-Welding-Tip-Nozzle-Cleaner-Set-Mig-Torch-Cutting-Metal-Box/274261184043?hash=item3fdb3d8e2b:g:urAAAMXQ71xRY88~

[Reggaebass]

23 minutes ago, goingdownslow said:

Nice little mark up over these... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gas-Welding-Tip-Nozzle-Cleaner-Set-Mig-Torch-Cutting-Metal-Box/274261184043?hash=item3fdb3d8e2b:g:urAAAMXQ71xRY88~

Are they the same thing 🙂

[verb]

21 hours ago, Reggaebass said:

Don’t know what these are like, but for the price they might be worth a go 🙂https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182561604306

I've always used these as carburettor jet files.

[goingdownslow]

7 hours ago, Reggaebass said:

Are they the same thing 🙂

Yes, if you read the description for the nut files it says they are actually for cleaning welding nozzles.
 

[Geek99]

5 hours ago, goingdownslow said:

Yes, if you read the description for the nut files it says they are actually for cleaning welding nozzles.
 

Yes, and They work well as nut files. You get a nice straight slot which you don’t get using a length of floppy string 

[goingdownslow]

3 hours ago, Geek99 said:

Yes, and They work well as nut files. You get a nice straight slot which you don’t get using a length of floppy string 

Not saying they don't, I have a set myself.

[Geek99]

1 hour ago, goingdownslow said:

Not saying they don't, I have a set myself.

Was actually thinking of redvee above.

Edited July 7, 2020 by Geek99

[RedVee]

On 07/07/2020 at 06:21, Geek99 said:

Yes, and They work well as nut files. You get a nice straight slot which you don’t get using a length of floppy string 

Not floppy at all if you hold the string with both hands, but I guess some people just don't have the technique which is a shame.I still cannot get my head around your idea of sticking strings to a lollipop stick.....LOL. That is a sure fire way of losing some control when filing nuts.

Edited July 8, 2020 by RedVee

[gjones]

1 hour ago, RedVee said:

Not floppy at all if you hold the string with both hands, but I guess some people just don't have the technique which is a shame.I still cannot get my head around your idea of sticking strings to a lollipop stick.....LOL. That is a sure fire way of losing some control when filing nuts.

I need a nut filed, I'll try what you suggest and report back.

[prowla]

I've got a set of Hosco bass ones, which seem pretty decent, but they weren't cheap.

[songofthewind]

Hosco here too, not cheap but worth it, if you don’t like spending the whole afternoon cursing and swearing.

[kodiakblair]

I've bought these. Just arrived yesterday,will report back once I've tried them.

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GeetarGizmos-FREE-SHIP-5-Bass-Guitar-NUT-SLOTTING-SAW-RODS-File-Tool-Set/141347007776?hash=item20e8f02d20:g:gX4AAOSwwvZZW-LY

[bloke_zero]

How much does it cost to get a nut cut by a luthier?  Might be more cost effective for a one off?