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Alternatives to nut files
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2021 4:11 pm
by Red Dogg
I'm just to the setup phase of my kit and will be needing to notch the nut real soon
. It appears that I'll have to dole out $100 or more for just this one use. Is there any alternative to buying a whole set of specialty files?
Re: Alternatives to nut files
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2021 7:25 am
by tippie53
in the long run this is an investment. I tried many thing but found nothing did the job as well as real nut files
there are other places to get them
this is the cheapest out there not the best but at least you have some control to the slot width
https://www.amazon.com/Alomejor-Guitar- ... 1826&psc=1
the ones I use are these
https://www.ebay.com/itm/353247001267?_ ... 101224.m-1
Re: Alternatives to nut files
Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2021 7:30 am
by ruby@magpage.com
If you get the really cheap ones, you can extend their life with a couple of techniques. First, cut the excess height off the blank to start with rather than later so you don't have to cut through material that will eventually be gone. And second, use an Exacto hobby saw to make your initials cut so the file is removing less material. Here is a sequence for you - one of many
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ruby1638/ ... 488198220/
I cut off the excess at just a bit more than my fattest string - usually ,053 - above the 1/2 pencil line
Click left and right, text below. Good luck