prowla Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 9 minutes ago, bloke_zero said: How much does it cost to get a nut cut by a luthier? Might be more cost effective for a one off? £40? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedoghouse Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 On 13/07/2020 at 10:53, prowla said: £40? My chap fitted and filed a new nut on a P for £35 last week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huck Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 My tools recommendation: Diamond coated file set [1] (mainly the triangular file) for cutting the nut slot & welding nozzle cleaners [2] for rounding out the bottom of the cut. Total cost: about £16 (plus shipment if you can't find them locally). [1] E.g. https://www.axminstertools.com/axminster-diamond-file-set-180mm-10-pce-100174 [2] E.g. https://www.westcoweld.co.uk/welding-and-cutting/gas-equipment/accessories/nozzle-cleaner-sets Also my recommendation: Take the DIY path if you want to gain the skill, new tools and tweak your instrument to your liking. If that's not your thing, don't do it just to save £10-30. It'll frustrate you and may cost more in time and other resources. In that case, find a trusted luthier and let him do it for you. That skill and fun of experimentation though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 I always used swiss files and still do if I have to cut a nut from scratch. The best thing for finishing the bottom of thr slot is a scalpel, you can scrape off tiny amounts and change the angle/profile really easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 11 hours ago, inthedoghouse said: My chap fitted and filed a new nut on a P for £35 last week A bone nut can take a lot of work, so they have to cover their time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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